Nation
For tribes, 'good fire' a key to restoring nature and people
Elizabeth Azzuz stood in prayer on a Northern California mountainside, grasping a torch of wormwood branches, the fuel her Native American ancestors used to burn underbrush in thick forests.
Politics
Minnesota's economic forecast coming after higher-than-predicted tax collections
The state economist and budget officials will give an updated prediction on Dec. 7.
World
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
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
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
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
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
Holidazzle to return with in-person holiday fun in downtown Minneapolis
A kickoff celebration took place Wednesday at the IDS Crystal Court.
Politics
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
'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
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
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Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha announces bid for re-election
She wants to add accountability team for schools.
Variety
Great Northern Festival taps local artists to build ice-enclosed greenhouse
The $250,000 project will celebrate Black life
Local
On heels of Minneapolis elections, commission begins debate on redrawing districts
Goal is to reflect the population changes, with some caveats.
Local
Minnesota State colleges seek state funding to pay for tuition freeze
College system seeks $25 million from state to support tuition freeze.
Variety
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.
Local
Attorney General Keith Ellison launches bid for second term
Pandemic response, consumer and public safety factor prominently in pitch.
Local
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
A 39-year-old Taylors Falls man killed in car crash
Authorities say speed appears to be factor in crash
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