World
November 19, 2021

Poland: Migrant camps along Belarus border have emptied

Polish authorities said Friday there are no more migrants camping along the Belarus side of the European Union's eastern border, but attempts at illegally crossing into the bloc's territory are continuing and becoming more aggressive.
World
November 19, 2021

Prince Charles ends first tour since start of pandemic

Britain's Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, on Friday concluded their first foreign tour since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, a four-day trip that took them to Jordan and Egypt and was meant to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss ways to combat climate change with leaders.
World
November 19, 2021

Spain broadens counting of victims in gender violence crimes

Spain's left-wing government said Friday it will begin to count in its official statistics on gender violence the slayings of women or minors by men regardless of the relationship that existed between victim and killer.
Nation
November 19, 2021

New Hampshire takes vaccine cash after months of protests

New Hampshire lawmakers accepted $22.5 million in federal COVID-19 vaccine funding Friday that has sparked intense debate and angry protests for the last two months.
Politics
November 17, 2021
Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) at the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021.

How the Minnesota members of Congress voted on censuring U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar

The vote reflected the party divide in the Minnesota delegation.
Local
November 17, 2021
Santa stopped by a Holidazzle kickoff event featuring holiday music and treats Wednesday at the IDS Crystal Court in downtown Minneapolis.

Holidazzle to return with in-person holiday fun in downtown Minneapolis

A kickoff celebration took place Wednesday at the IDS Crystal Court.
Politics
November 17, 2021
Gov. Tim Walz is visiting the United Kingdom and Finland to promote Minnesota trade.

Gov. Tim Walz promotes Minnesota on trade mission to United Kingdom, Finland

The trade delegation is one of the first to visit the U.K. since COVID hit.
Politics
November 17, 2021
Republican Tyler Kistner is running again in the Second Congressional District.

'That's a lot': Watchdogs say Tyler Kistner's campaign mileage reimbursements raise questions

The GOP congressional candidate is running to unseat Democratic Rep. Angie Craig in 2022.
Politics
November 17, 2021
Sen. Amy Klobuchar reported good news from her six-month post-cancer exam.

Klobuchar says post-cancer exam shows 'everything was clear'

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment earlier this year.
Politics
November 16, 2021
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Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha announces bid for re-election

She wants to add accountability team for schools.
Variety
November 16, 2021
Great Northern Festival taps local artists to build ice-enclosed greenhouse

Great Northern Festival taps local artists to build ice-enclosed greenhouse

The $250,000 project will celebrate Black life
Local
November 16, 2021
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On heels of Minneapolis elections, commission begins debate on redrawing districts

Goal is to reflect the population changes, with some caveats.
Local
November 16, 2021
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Minnesota State colleges seek state funding to pay for tuition freeze

College system seeks $25 million from state to support tuition freeze.
Variety
November 16, 2021
The 17500 pound aluminum cherry ball is unbolted, lifted, and separated from the Spoonbridge base it sits atop at the Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis,

Cherry from the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is temporarily headed to the Big Apple

The "Spoonbridge" will stand alone for a couple of months as its topper travels to New York for a fresh coat of paint.
November 16, 2021

Cherry from the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is temporarily headed to the Big Apple

Local
November 15, 2021
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks on June 3, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. On Monday he launched his campaign for a second term virtually. (L

Attorney General Keith Ellison launches bid for second term

Pandemic response, consumer and public safety factor prominently in pitch.
Local
November 14, 2021
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State streamlines site to apply for safety-net programs

Minnesota officials say the online platform should help prevent people from losing their benefits unnecessarily and falling deeper into poverty for failure to meet burdensome paperwork requirements.
Local
November 14, 2021

A 39-year-old Taylors Falls man killed in car crash

Authorities say speed appears to be factor in crash
Local
November 14, 2021
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Minneapolis school bus drivers threaten strike

School officials say they are committed to reaching an agreement
Local
November 13, 2021
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan embraced Jamie Edwards of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe last week in St. Paul after Gov. Tim Walz signed a law reinforcing the

Minnesota officials work to mend historically fraught relationship with tribes

Minnesota takes step to officially treat its 11 tribes as true peers.

Minnesota Politics

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