Politics
Republican Doug Wardlow makes second bid for attorney general
Doug Wardlow, who lost to Keith Ellison in 2018, says he will seek GOP nomination for a rematch.
Local
Minneapolis DFL will go forward with virtual endorsements, despite concerns
The DFL has long dominated city politics, but debates over how to change policing have highlighted divisions within the party.
Politics
'Waiting for almost 30 years': Minnesota Liberians seeking residency are in limbo
The Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act has been hampered by a slow launch and burdensome procedures.
World
No-confidence debate begins in Thailand's Parliament
Opposition parties in Thailand on Tuesday began debating a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and nine members of his Cabinet who face accusations of mismanaging the economy, bungling the provision of COVID-19 vaccines, abusing human rights and corruption.
Politics
Legislature deadlocked over Chauvin trial security
Chauvin case looms but the Legislature is mired in debate over police reform.
Local
Petition campaign begins to put Mpls. police overhaul on ballot
Political committee aims to replace the department with an entity focused on public health.
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Mitch McConnell slams Trump moments after acquitting him
The Senate GOP leader said he could not vote to convict Trump because he is "constitutionally not eligible for conviction."
Politics
Sens. Klobuchar, Smith say impeachment votes will go down in history, determine legacies
Acquittal won't be the last word on Trump and his supporters, they say.
Politics
Walz tax cut for 1 million families doesn't reach lowest earners
Some Republicans quickly derided the small amount, with House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt calling it "a talking point, that's not a tax cut."
Business
Tax increase on Minnesota's highest earners renews fair share debate
Business groups are pushing back.
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Fight over witnesses could delay Trump trial
The Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump was thrown into confusion Saturday as lawmakers voted to consider hearing witnesses, a step that could significantly extend the proceedings and delay a vote on whether the former president incited the deadly Capitol insurrection.
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Tensions flare between Trump lawyer, House manager
House impeachment managers sparred with defense attorneys for former President Donald Trump on the Senate floor on a number of topics.
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Capitol officer awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The U.S. Senate broke out in a standing ovation on Friday as it honored Eugene Goodman.
Politics
Judge rules in favor of Minnesota unions in dues collection case
The ruling means nonunion members can't retroactively collect dues that were invalidated by a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court case.
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Trump defense: Trial is 'constitutional cancel culture'
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial opened their defense Friday with a direct attack on Democrats.
Local
Minnesota Legislature considers bill to close mandatory reporting loophole
Testimony supports bill that would expand the definition to include adults beyond education and child care.
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Biden announces more vaccine supply on the way
The U.S. will have enough supply of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the summer to inoculate 300 million Americans, Biden said.
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