Politics
Growing support for extending tax credit to fix Minnesota's historic buildings
The tax credit will expire on June 30 without legislative action.
Politics
How Trump's zombie Facebook page became a weird internet memorial
Facebook — and many other social networks — banned him indefinitely for inciting the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot.
Politics
Walter Mondale remembered as 'legend in Minnesota politics' by colleagues across spectrum
President Joe Biden and other political leaders marked the passing of "a true public servant."
Politics
Public memorials for Walter Mondale in September, family says
Family of former VP, who died Monday, says they'll memorialize him in Minnesota, D.C. later this year.
Local
Minnesota police licensing board updates protest response, bans supremacist groups
POST Board changes, including a ban on affiliation with white supremacist groups, mirror police reform bills still pending in Legislature.
Local
Minn. GOP challenges Democrats over Rep. Maxine Waters' words
Democrats counter that GOP was silent on Jan. 6 insurrection at Capitol.
Politics
Advocates fear Minnesota, federal police reform efforts could lose momentum
Minn. Senate GOP still noncommittal and bill named for George Floyd stalled in U.S. Senate.
Nation
Jill Biden visits US Southwest amid vaccine push
First lady Jill Biden has kicked off a three day visit to the U.S. Southwest on Wednesday with a tour of a vaccination clinic in New Mexico, where early efforts to get people registered for shots helped to propel the state's standing as a national leader in vaccine distribution.
Local
Minnesota's unanimous pardon board requirement ruled unconstitutional
Ruling comes in case of woman who served sentence for killing husband she said stabbed and raped her.
Politics
Floyd family says push for policing change cannot end after verdict
Family members urged Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
Nation
Guilty verdicts in Floyd's death bring joy — and wariness
London Williams stood in Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C., moments before the verdict was read in George Floyd's murder trial Tuesday, wondering how he would cope if the white police officer who killed the Black man was acquitted.
World
China's Xi to participate in Biden's climate summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping will take part in President Joe Biden's climate summit this week, the government announced Wednesday.
Local
Editorial Roundup: Wisconsin
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. April 19, 2021.
Business
New Zealand to consolidate health care into national service
New Zealand announced Wednesday it will consolidate its fragmented health care system into a national service similar to the one revered by many in Britain.
World
Iran, Saudis hold talks in Baghdad, few expect quick results
A first round of direct talks between regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran signaled a possible de-escalation following years of animosity that often spilled into neighboring countries and at least one still-raging war. But few expect quick results.
Local
Editorial Roundup: Minnesota
St. Cloud Times. April 16, 2021.
Nation
After Chauvin verdict, President Biden says 'we must do more'
The president and vice president called for police reform.
World
Russia defends foreign navy limits amid buildup near Ukraine
Russia insisted Tuesday that it has the right to restrict foreign naval ships' movement off Crimea, rejecting international criticism amid Western worries about a Russian troops buildup near Ukraine.
Local
Rep. Omar joins Brooklyn Center residents in calls for police reform
Calls for accountability, transparency in wake of Daunte Wright killing.
Politics
Biden on Chauvin trial: Praying for 'right verdict'
President Joe Biden said Tuesday he is praying for the "right verdict" in the murder trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, charged in the death of George Floyd.
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