World
Bemidji High School graduate wins confirmation to be U.S. ambassador to Haiti
Dennis Hankins is taking on the diplomatic assignment as Haiti is in turmoil from gang violence.
Local
No more State of the Union invitations for President Biden, Rep. Tom Emmer says
The Minnesota Republican made the suggestion during a party retreat over the weekend.
South Metro
Gunfire at Bloomington mosque after a fight
No one was hurt, and no one suspected of shooting was in the parking lot when officers arrived.
Nation
Trump says some migrants are 'not people' and predicts a 'blood bath' if he loses
In a caustic and discursive speech in Ohio, former President Donald J. Trump once again doubled down on a doomsday vision of the United States.
Politics
Group home rental licenses: Tool for oversight or discrimination?
Lawmakers are considering whether to exempt small group homes and assisted living facilities from rental licensing regulations. City officials are worried.
Politics
Trump granted clemency to Medicare fraudsters before vowing to cut entitlement program abuse
In his last year in office, Trump commuted the sentences of at least five people who collectively filednearly $1.6 billion in fraudulent claims through Medicare or Medicaid.
Election
Minn.'s 'uncommitted' vote on Super Tuesday could be warning sign to Democrats in the fall
Some Democrats expect voters to come back into the fold and vote for Biden in November.
Local
Rep. Ilhan Omar supports Biden, despite criticism of his support for Israel
In a KSTP-TV interview, Omar said she's an "ally" of Democrats who voted uncommitted, but she still supports Biden.
Local
Dark history, hopes for future mix as Minnesota transfers state park to Dakota tribe
At a ceremony officially handing former state park lands back to Dakota tribe, Gov. Tim Walz bemoaned past treatment of tribes by the U.S. government
Politics
Mike Pence says he will not endorse Trump in 2024
Donald Trump's former vice president also rebuked his former boss in strong terms Friday, saying Trump's agenda doesn't align with conservatives.
Politics
Jared Kushner developing deals overseas even as his father-in-law runs for president
It's the latest example of the former president's family doing business abroad even as Donald Trump seeks to return to the White House.
Local
Minn. offers free public school tuition. Now private colleges want help for their students, too.
It's too early to tell how many Minnesota students will benefit from the North Star Promise program offering free tuition at public schools. But private schools are already scrambling to compete with it.
Politics
Minnesota's Capitol campus has 120 state flags that will be replaced with new design in May
There are also 71 seals in 10 buildings in St. Paul.
Election
Four Republicans vying for open suburban congressional seat
Tad Jude, Brad Kohler, Jamie Page and Quentin Wittrock talked about how they could win the Third Congressional District for the GOP, in a part of the metro that has been trending more blue.
Local
Uber, Lyft say they'll leave May 1 after Mpls. City Council overrides Frey veto
Uber said it will leave the entire metro, including the airport. Lyft said it would cease operations in Minneapolis May 1, when the ordinance takes effect.
Local
Gov. Tim Walz signs school resource officer bill, placing new oversight on campus police programs
The new law again allows officers to put students in the prone position, but to limit use of the hold.
Election
Vice President Harris makes historic visit to Planned Parenthood in St. Paul
Walz, other officials joined Harris at the Minnesota abortion provider as part of her Fight for Reproductive Freedoms Tour.
Sports
Nebraska governor blames university leadership for AD Trev Alberts' sudden departure for Texas A&M
Gov. Jim Pillen said Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts' sudden decision to take the same job at Texas A&M was disappointing, and he implored the university's board of regents Thursday to act quickly to fill vacant leadership positions.
Politics
Abortion debate plays out at St. Paul Planned Parenthood as VP makes historic visit
The St. Paul clinic has been the site of anti-abortion demonstrators on a frequent basis for years. Some were on hand Thursday as Harris became the first U.S. vice president to visit a clinic where abortions are performed.
Politics
What the Minnesota Department of Human Services breakup means for you
State leaders hope splitting up the agency that serves about 1.5 million Minnesotans will lead to better service and more accountability.
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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.
