Politics
Three general election debates are scheduled for 2024. Neither party has committed to attending
Three debates for next year's presidential general election are set to be held in college towns in Texas, Virginia and Utah between Sept. 16 and Oct. 9 — though it remains to be seen whether either party's candidate will actually participate.
Nation
Federal court moves to drastically weaken Voting Rights Act
The opinion is almost certain to be appealed to the Supreme Court.
Business
Biden pardons Minnesota-raised turkeys in annual White House Thanksgiving tradition
Willmar-raised Liberty and Bell have been feted since their arrival in Washington, D.C., this weekend.
Business
A Montana farmer with a flattop and ample lobbyist cash stands between the GOP and Senate control
After 17 years in the U.S. Senate, Democrat Jon Tester is a well-known commodity in Montana — a plain-spoken grain farmer with a flattop and a carefully cultivated reputation as a moderate.
Business
Airbnb names Klain, former White House Chief of Staff, as chief legal officer
Airbnb has named Ron Klain, former White House Chief of Staff for President Joe Biden, as its chief legal officer.
Nation
Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dies at 96
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96.
Nation
From airlines to ticket sellers, companies fight U.S. to keep junk fees
Powerful lobbyists have warred with the Biden administration over the new regulatory crackdown.
World
U.S., Israel, Hamas reach tentative deal to pause conflict, free dozens of hostages
Under the terms of a detailed, six-page agreement, all parties would freeze combat operations for at least five days while an initial 50 or more of what are believed to be a total 239 hostages are released in batches every 24 hours.
Local
Legislators vow to reform Minnesota's child protection system
"Tough questions need to be asked" about oversight, use of Family Assessment and funding for case workers.
Local
Horse massage teacher from Becker sues Minnesota over requirement she obtain a license
In the federal lawsuit, Leda Mox says the mandated licensure process violates her constitutional right to free speech in teaching the practice of horse massage.
Politics
School board member Bianca Virnig wins DFL special primary election for suburban House seat
The seat was held until September by Planned Parenthood CEO Ruth Richardson.
Politics
Gov. Tim Walz is on his fifth trade trip since taking office. Why Australia?
State officials see the potential to significantly grow exports with Australian in med-tech, ag and clean energy.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Council Member Andrew Johnson will step down Nov. 21; Aurin Chowdhury will take over
Johnson's early departure and replacement by an election winner is allowed under the city charter.
Politics
Minnesota GOP, former chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan agree to drop lawsuits against each other
She was forced out of her party leadership role in 2021 amid allegations she created a toxic workplace.
Politics
Rep. Craig's attacker receives over two years in prison; defense sought one year
Prosecutors sought three-year sentence for man who assaulted the Minnesota congresswoman in February.
Politics
University of Minnesota launches Cannabis Research Center
The center will study the public health effects of marijuana legalization in the state.
Video
Presidents Biden, Xi hold first talks in a year
Biden says the aim of his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping is to "better understand each other."
Local
Southern Minnesota man charged with participating in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection
The 34-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in his hometown of Blue Earth, Minn.
Politics
Minnesota Republicans see costly State Office Building renovation as potent 2024 issue
Their attacks mirror a strategy used a decade ago that conservatives say helped them flip the state House.
Video
Chinese President Xi arrives in San Francisco for APEC, meeting with Biden
Xi was greeted by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the U.S. ambassador to China Nicholas Burns.
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