Politics
Retiring Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm had pivotal role in Minnesota's pandemic response
Opponents of the state's protective handling of COVID-19 sought to have Malcolm removed from office.
Politics
Harrington won't seek to stay as Department of Public Safety chief
Former police chief has headed the wide-ranging law enforcement agency for nearly 4 years.
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White House Christmas tree cut down at Pennsylvania farm
The bluish-green fir will grace the Blue Room of the White House. It comes from Evergreen Acres Christmas Tree farm in Auburn, about 90 miles outside of Philadelphia.
Politics
Codifying abortion access a top priority after Dems take power in Minnesota
Party leaders say they have enough votes to pass abortion rights bills with a "historic" trifecta of control in state House, Senate and governor's office.
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Trump announces 3rd bid for the White House
The announcement comes just a week after a disappointing midterm showing for Republicans.
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Biden: 'Unlikely' missile in Poland fired from Russia
Biden spoke after he convened an "emergency" meeting of the Group of Seven and NATO leaders in Indonesia and pledged U.S. support for Poland.
East Metro
Write-in candidate wins Birchwood Village mayor's race
Margaret Ford's write-in campaign worked. She got nearly 100 more votes than the top registered candidate.
Politics
Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer wins No. 3 spot in U.S. House
Emmer sought the promotion to majority whip after running the House Republicans' campaign arm.
Politics
Republicans' 2022 lesson: Voters who trust elections are more likely to vote
"Why would you want to play a game you thought was rigged?"
World
Poland: Russian-made missile fell on our country, killing 2
Poland said early Wednesday that a Russian-made missile fell in the country's east, killing two people, though U.S. President Joe Biden said it was "unlikely" it was fired from Russia.
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More than ever, Minnesota's political parties failed to fill their candidate slates
Two dozen legislative seats were unopposed this year, an unusually high number.
Politics
After divisive midterms, Emmer tries for new House leadership role
The Minnesotan is asking fellow Republicans to make him the next House majority whip.
Politics
Pence says Trump was 'reckless' in assailing him on Jan. 6
In excerpts from an interview with ABC, the former vice president said he was angered that Donald Trump's tweet during the Capitol attack had endangered him and his family.
Politics
How Republicans lost control of the Minnesota Senate
All 201 seats in the Minnesota Legislature were on the ballot, but redistricting meant there wasn't a historical record of which way the new districts might swing. Here's how the GOP fell short.
Minnesota
Ethiopian Minnesotans, watching war from afar, hope fragile peace holds
There are about 35,000 Ethiopian immigrants and people of Ethiopian descent in the state.
Politics
How the 2022 midterms became a squeaker
The breadth of Democratic success caught even the most optimistic corners of the party by surprise.
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Latest politics news from the Twin Cities, Minnesota and Washington, D.C., including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Minnesota Legislature, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.
