Politics
Klobuchar says she was treated for breast cancer, urges exams
She says she underwent surgery and received radiation treatment, which went well. She is speaking out now to encourage others to not delay regular checkups.
Politics
Biden expected to push broad vaccination mandates
The president is set to deliver a speech at 5 p.m. Eastern time that will address about six areas where his administration can encourage — or, at this point, push — more eligible Americans to receive vaccines, according to the White House.
Local
Minnesota political activists volley lawsuits in fallout over GOP donor's sex trafficking indictment
A suit and countersuit have been filed, the latest in the shock wave surrounding the charges.
Local
St. Paul marijuana activist pleads guilty to threatening member of Congress with 'pain in every way'
Jason Karimi said he left a threatening voice mail with the intent of striking fear into politician.
Politics
Top 1% are evading $163 billion a year in taxes, Treasury finds
The Biden administration is pushing lawmakers to embrace its proposal to invest in beefing up the IRS to narrow the "tax gap."
Local
Minnesota House Majority Leader Rep. Winkler explores run for Hennepin County attorney
The field of possible candidates now grows to four.
Politics
Ex-GOP Senate leader Gazelka will run for governor in 2022
The four-term senator from East Gull Lake hopes his role as the lone conservative blockade to Democrats in state government is enough to unseat DFL Gov. Tim Walz next fall.
Local
Lawsuit: GOP donor used wealth, political connections to sex traffic teen
The lawsuit also alleges Anton Lazzaro tried to silence a victim's family with hush money.
Music
Concerts at the Armory in Minneapolis crank up this month without a set vaccine policy
Machine Gun Kelly will play to a packed house Thursday without safety protocols, but Kesha and St. Vincent added their own policies.
Local
Two Line 3 protests yield different police responses
One day involved working with a tribal liaison, another ended in 69 arrests.
Business
Front-line workers plead for portion of $250M as Minn. leaders debate who gets money
A group of lawmakers is deadlocked on who should receive "hero pay."
Politics
Coronavirus fears spike, but workers split on vaccine mandates, poll finds
The percentage of people with moderate or high fear of getting sick has risen 18 points, to nearly half of Americans.
Republicans look to 2022 to break losing streak for governor
GOP hasn't won any statewide office since 2006.
Politics
GOP-controlled states may follow Texas blueprint on abortion
Advocates on both sides anticipate a domino effect as the nation has reached a critical moment for abortion rights.
Politics
Minnesota Senate leadership posts open as Kent, Gazelka step down
Many names have been floated as potential candidates, but few senators have formally announced whether they are running.
Politics
Minnesota keeps top AAA financial rating
Gov. Tim Walz called the news "a testament to our strong overall fiscal position and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic."
Business
Rep. Ilhan Omar, 'Squad' urge Biden to stop Line 3 pipeline
Rep. Ilhan Omar and the rest of "the Squad" plan a Line 3 tour in northern Minnesota on Saturday, meeting with Winona LaDuke and Indigenous leaders at the construction site.
Omar and 'Squad' urge Biden to stop Line 3 construction
Rep. Ilhan Omar and the rest of "the Squad" plan a Line 3 tour in northern Minnesota on Saturday, meeting with Winona LaDuke and Indigenous leaders at the construction site.
Local
Sources: Andrew Luger on track to return as U.S. attorney for Minnesota
The FBI is conducting a final background check on former U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger to return to the job he held from 2014 to 2017, according to multiple sources.
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