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Local
Settlement reached with nonprofit aiding vets in alleged violation of charitable giving laws
Pain Free Patriots, Minnesota AG settle allegations that pain-relief grants benefited group's founder.
Nation
Politics
DFL Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent stepping down
The three-term Democrat from Woodbury will not seek re-election next fall.
Business
House demands records on FDA drug approval
Panels cite "apparent anomalies" in approval of Alzheimer's treatment.
Local
Minnesota is bracing for an increase in abortion demand
The U.S. Supreme Court decision on Texas' 6-week ban means more patients will travel to Minnesota for care.
Politics
House GOP leader McCarthy threatens tech firms that comply with riot inquiry
Kevin McCarthy's warning was an escalation of his efforts to thwart a full accounting of the deadly attack at the Capitol carried out by a pro-Trump mob.
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Minnesota health officials decry COVID vaccine misinformation
A key GOP legislator is among those raising vaccine concerns. More than 1 million adults statewide remain unvaccinated.
Politics
Sen. Michelle Benson jumps into Minnesota governor's race
The four-term GOP senator from Ham Lake is the first woman to announce a run for governor next year.
Politics
McConnell says impeachment of Biden is 'not going to happen'
Senate minority leader seemed little interested in fanning far-flung conservative hopes that president could face impeachment.
Politics
Minnesota D.C. delegation flooded with requests to help loved ones in Afghanistan
Lawmakers and their staff have been thrust into the complex evacuation efforts.
Politics
Gazelka stepping down as Senate majority leader
Republican Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka announced he is stepping down from his leadership post as he contemplates a run for governor, telling his GOP caucus he wants to "pursue the next chapter."
Local
Leading judiciary through COVID has been toughest task for Chief Justice Gildea
Gildea now is Minnesota's longest-serving chief justice since Oscar Knutson held the seat from 1964 to 1973.
Local
Ellison, Omar back Minneapolis policing ballot question
The DFL representative is breaking from some Democrats in Minnesota's congressional delegation.
Local
Ida's sweltering aftermath: No power, no water, no gasoline
Hundreds of thousands of Louisianans sweltered in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida on Tuesday with no electricity, no tap water, precious little gasoline and no clear idea of when things might improve.
Local
Omar, McCollum join state DFLers asking Biden to stop Line 3
State, federal lawmakers sent a letter to the White House Monday seeking a halt to the pipeline project.
Politics
Former state Senate leader David Hann running for MNGOP chair
He's the third candidate to jump into the open race.
Local
Battle over policing opens money spigot in Mpls. races
Several political operatives and former city officials said they believe the fundraising is on record pace with two months left before the election.
Nation
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is fighting 'the pandemic recall'
Voters on Sept. 14 will decide whether to cashier the governor before he has even completed his first term.
East Metro
More Minnesota suburbs will ask voters to impose local sales tax
Communities hope to cash in on their new power to pursue the extra revenue.
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