Politics
Secret Service watchdog blocked probes on protests, coronavirus spread
Both matters involved decisions by then-President Donald Trump that may have affected actions by the agency.
Politics
Republican Tyler Kistner launches second bid for Congress
He's challenging DFL Rep. Angie Craig after a close contest last fall for Minnesota's Second District.
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Milwaukee Tool set to expand its operations in Mississippi
A tool manufacturing company will invest $60 million to expand in Mississippi and is pledging to create 1,200 new jobs, Republican Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday.
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Greek Church to allow worshippers at Easter Week services
The powerful Church of Greece said Tuesday it would allow the faithful to take part in Orthodox Easter services next week but limit attendance and hold the services earlier in the day to conform with a government-imposed curfew.
Politics
After life of history-making service, Walter Mondale dies
He served as vice president under Jimmy Carter, and then chose the first woman to run for vice president on a major-party ticket. It followed a series of landmarks in a public career that spanned seven decades in Minnesota and Washington.
Politics
Walter Mondale remembered for decency, sweep of accomplishments
Political leaders from across the political spectrum praised the former vice president, who died Monday.
Politics
Walter Mondale: In his own words (1928-2021)
Former Vice President Walter Mondale reflects on his accomplishments and legacy as a Minnesota statesman. Filmed in June, 2017.
Politics
Walter Mondale, who rose from small-town Minnesota to vice presidency, dies at 93
He served as vice president under Jimmy Carter, and then chose the first woman to run for vice president on a major-party ticket. It followed a series of landmarks in a public career that spanned seven decades in Minnesota and Washington.
Politics
Walz seeks law enforcement help, additional funding
Gov. Tim Walz is marshaling law enforcement help from other states and asking the Legislature for more funding as the state juggles the conclusion of the Derek Chauvin trial and tensions over the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright.
Local
Hundreds gather for peaceful rally in St. Paul
In Brookyn Center meanwhile, Mayor Mike Elliott declared a citywide curfew starting at 11 p.m. Sunday and extending until 6 a.m. Monday.
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Hundreds of protesters gather for peaceful rally Sunday in St. Paul
In Brookyn Center meanwhile, Mayor Mike Elliott declared a citywide curfew starting at 11 p.m. Sunday and extending until 6 a.m. Monday.
Local
As curfew passes, Brooklyn Center protest remains peaceful
Law enforcement made no moves to disperse the dwindling crowd after the 11 p.m. curfew took effect. Earlier, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., stopped by.
Local
Pressure mounts to pass new policing bills after Daunte Wright's death
Governor, legislative leaders face calls to act on additional law enforcement reforms.
Local
At Brooklyn Center food giveaway, kindness and humanity come first
"If you're angry and you haven't eaten, you're super-angry," said the organizer.
Politics
Journalists allege police harassment at Minnesota protests
Some journalists covering protests over the police fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, in suburban Minneapolis say officers have harassed and assaulted them despite a federal order to leave them alone.
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Biden: U.S. shootings 'a national embarrassment'
As the United Sates struggles with yet another mass shooting and faces a reckoning over the deaths of Black men at the hands of police, Biden is calling for action.
Local
Tensions build between Walz, progressives over police protests
Some Democrats have been vocal in opposing projectiles and tear gas deployed against protesters.
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Latest politics news from the Twin Cities, Minnesota and Washington, D.C., including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Minnesota Legislature, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.
