Local
$1.3B defamation suit filed against Mike Lindell, MyPillow
Dominion Voting Systems' federal lawsuit over Lindell's repeated and discredited claims that Dominion helped steal the 2020 election comes after weeks of warnings from the company.
Local
Walz pitches $518M package for public works, infrastructure
The governor said that a new public works package would create jobs during the pandemic and help prevent roads and buildings from falling into disrepair.
Politics
Klobuchar to lead hearing asking 'what went wrong' in Capitol attack
It's time to "figure out what went wrong" with security on Jan. 6.
Minneapolis
With Chauvin trial looming, Minneapolis faces balancing act on police
City and state leaders plan to bring thousands of soldiers, sheriffs' deputies and police into the metro area.
Politics
Rep. Stauber 'keeping all options open' regarding Minnesota governor bid
Chatter around possible bid raises possibility of marquee match-up vs. Gov. Tim Walz.
Politics
Twin Cities businesses damaged in riots seek state help
Lawmakers couldn't agree on an aid package last year. Now, a House bill is proposing to borrow $300 million for rebuilding aid.
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Joe Biden declares to allies: 'America is back'
The president made the statement speaking virtually to the annual Munich Security Conference, his first address before a global audience.
Local
Lawmakers, regents concerned about 'undue influence' in U regent elections
A 24-member council charged with recruiting and recommending qualified regent candidates has become too political, says its chairman.
Politics
Minnesota House fails to pass SAFE Act for security during Chauvin trial
Legislators are divided over the measure to cover police bills.
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Ted Cruz didn't want backlash to be a 'distraction'
The Texas senator took his family on vacation to Cancun, Mexico, this week as his home state was paralyzed by a deadly winter storm, drawing criticism from leaders in both parties.
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Ted Cruz seen at Cancun airport amid Texas deep freeze
Cruz acknowledged on Thursday that he had traveled to Mexico for a family vacation this week.
Local
Rep. Ilhan Omar, local leaders call for federal COVID relief
Minneapolis, Hennepin County officials joined Omar in urging big new relief package.
Politics
Pelosi: Biden's immigration bill may be divided to pass
In order to pass President Joe Biden's big vision for immigration reform it may need to be divided into individual pieces of legislation, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters Thursday.
Politics
'It's coming': Minnesota recreational marijuana bill passes first-ever legislative committee
Democrats are showing stronger support for the bill than in past sessions, but it still faces a hurdle in the GOP-led Senate.
Politics
In wake of COVID-19, renewed calls for reparations
Supporters of forming a commission to study and consider reparations for Black Americans are renewing their efforts as the death of George Floyd in police custody and the ravages of COVID-19 bring renewed attention to the country's racial disparities.
Local
Settlement: Security firm can't deploy armed agents near Minnesota polls
Advocacy groups sued Tennessee security firm over voter intimidation tactics.
Business
Suit alleges Apple Valley landlord broke law and ousted tenants during pandemic
The landlord gave the tenants 10 days' notice, the suit alleges.
Politics
Stumbles, clashes and egos: Behind the scenes with Trump's legal team
Donald Trump's impeachment defense team was a mash-up of political hands, a personal-injury lawyer, a former prosecutor and a longtime defense lawyer, most of whom did not particularly like or trust one another.
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