Local
Walz shows off Minnesota's Thanksgiving turkey
Harold the tom turkey will retire to a hobby farm in Paynesville.
Politics
Turkish police break up protest against rising living costs
Turkish riot police on Wednesday broke up a protest in Istanbul by demonstrators denouncing the government's economic policies and the surging cost of living. Dozens of protesters were detained.
Business
UK aims to put latest energy firm casualty in administration
Britain's energy regulator said Wednesday that it's looking to appoint an administrator to oversee the latest business casualty in the country's domestic energy market following the demand-led spike in gas prices.
Business
Sri Lanka heeds protests, lifts ban on agrochemical imports
Sri Lanka's government has withdrawn a ban on imports of agrochemicals that it said was aimed at encouraging organic cultivation.
World
EU prosecutors appoint delayed Slovenia nominees for 5 years
A European Union body announced Wednesday that it has finally appointed two prosecutors from Slovenia, ending a months-long standoff with the small Alpine country's right-wing government, but doubts remain over how long they will stay in the job.
Business
EU says economic recovery threatened by COVID-19 resurgence
The massive spike in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks is threatening the European Union's recovery from the deep economic slump caused by last year's onset of the pandemic, the bloc's economy chief said Wednesday.
World
Ethiopia expels Irish diplomats over Ireland's stance on war
Ethiopia has ordered four of six Irish diplomats working in Addis Ababa to leave the country because of Ireland's outspoken stance over the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia, Ireland's government said Wednesday.
Politics
DFLers propose new map for U.S. House seats
The proposal accounting for population shifts in the past decade faces stiff resistance from the GOP in a fight likely to end up in court.
World
Lebanon's interior minister: crisis with Gulf could worsen
Lebanon's interior minister said Tuesday that every delay in resolving the diplomatic crisis with Gulf nations threatens to affect the lives of more Lebanese already reeling from a massive economic crisis.
Challenged ballots will determine the winner of Minneapolis' Ward 2 seat
The number of ballots in question exceeds the margin of victory.
Politics
Minnesota pardon board reconvenes after months-long delay
More than two dozen cases from Minnesotans seeking clemency are being considered.
St. Cloud
Cold Spring woman runs for council four months after racist attack
Andrea Robinson has been outspoken on instances of harassment against her multiracial family.
Local
Lawmakers, advocates gather at Capitol to remember crash victims
Nearly 450 Minnesotans have died this year amid a spike in deadly road incidents.
Politics
Politics
Rep. Dean Phillips pushes to extend deadline for Liberians seeking residency
A 2019 federal program has been hampered by a slow launch and burdensome procedures.
Politics
Minnesota to spend $36M on rent help, ERs, other pandemic demands
Landlords raised concerns with additional dollars to administer rent help.
Politics
Wisconsin Republicans push to take over the state's elections
The Republican effort takes direct aim at the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission.
Nation
Rittenhouse acquittal reaction highlights widening political divide
Many conservatives cheered the verdict, while many liberals condemned it as a miscarriage of justice.
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