Politics
Rep. Ilhan Omar clarifies tweet after pushback from fellow Democrats
The Minnesota congresswoman is clashing with some members of her own party over a tweet on alleged war crimes.
Politics
State revenue $1.8B above expectations in May
Delayed tax filings contributed to the flood of revenue last month.
Politics
Minnesota Capitol reopens to public after 15-month lockdown
The 440-day closure due to the pandemic is the longest in state history. The historical society office opened its doors as families wandered in for self-guided tours.
Minnesota Capitol reopens to public after 15-month lockdown
The 440-day closure due to the pandemic is the longest in state history. The historical society office opened its doors as families wandered in for self-guided tours.
World
Cyprus elects its 1st-ever female parliament speaker
Lawmakers in Cyprus on Thursday elected a woman to the country's second most powerful political post for the first time since its founding as an independent republic in 1960.
Local
Minneapolis DFL fails to endorse in six of 13 City Council races
Five incumbents, a challenger and one vying for an open seat get nods.
Local
Minnesota lawmakers agree on $100 million funding boost for colleges
The compromise allows the system to hike undergraduate tuition by as much as 3.5% per year.
Politics
Clock ticking as legislators clash over how to end eviction pause
As special session looms, a deal on how to end eviction moratorium is a top priority.
World
Ukrainian FM presses Germany on arms, cites Russia's weapons
Ukraine's foreign minister said Wednesday that he hoped allies such as Germany won't regret turning down his country's request for arms deliveries should Russia launch an attack.
Local
3 young adults sue over state's 21 age minimum for gun carry permits
Federal lawsuit claims that state age limit for handgun carry permits is unconstitutional.
St. Cloud
St. Cloud law firm targeted pro-Trump employees for firing, suit says
After the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, the lawsuit alleges, the law firm's president sought to fire employees he believed had made pro-Trump posts on social media.
Business
Biogen to cash in on new drug
Unproven Alzheimer's drug to cost $56K a year, mostly paid by taxpayers.
Politics
National Republican Congressional Committee criticizes Omar over tweet
A tweet following a Monday Foreign Affairs hearing led to the blast from the House GOP campaign arm.
Local
Omar leads call to expand federal investigation of policing in Minn.
Nearly two dozen Democratic elected officials are asking the Justice Department to expand its review of the Minneapolis Police Department to include seven other state and local police agencies.
Nation
First Senate bipartisan report finds broad failures in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
The report, led in part by Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, paints a picture of missed clues, lack of preparedness and communication issues in the run-up to the Capitol riot.
Politics
E-pulltab restrictions dealt setback at Capitol, but fight isn't over
Bar owners, charities oppose changes to the electronic games.
Politics
GOP legislators want state control of some historic sites
The quiet push, tucked in a proposed budget bill to fund state government, blindsided state officials and comes after years of clashes between conservatives and the Historical Society.
Nation
McCollum's influence over defense spending grows
Minnesota's senior Democrat leads the House subcommittee crafting a defense-spending bill at a time when President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase, Republicans want to spend even more and some progressives want to cut.
U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum's influence over defense spending grows
Minnesota's senior Democrat leads the House subcommittee crafting a defense-spending bill at a time when President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase, Republicans want to spend even more and some progressives want to cut.
Politics
Minnesota takes first steps toward a government shutdown
Lawmakers need to pass a new budget before July 1 to prevent a shutdown and are behind schedule as they race to beat the clock. Meanwhile, the expenses that come with closing down state government already are starting to add up.
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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.
