Minnesota Poll finds Gov. Tim Walz's job approval at 56%

More than half of registered voters in Minnesota approve of the job Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is doing after his first full year in office, a new poll finds.

— Glen Stubbe, Star Tribune

Fifty-six percent of those surveyed gave Gov. Tim Walz a favorable review, while a quarter disapproved of his performance. His marks are on par with former Gov. Mark Dayton's average during his eight years in office.

Fight to make Mpls. streets safer revolves around Lyndale

Delineator sticks have been installed at the intersection of 27th and S. Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis' Uptown area, but safety advocates say measures

Demonstrators have clamored for safety improvements on Lyndale, protesting with signs that say "Safe Streets For All" and "#FixLyndale." Members of a new campaign called Safe Streets Save Lives say they plan to protest each month until more changes are made to the street.

Trump defends Modi, refuses to weigh in on citizenship law

President Donald Trump speaks with business leaders at a roundtable event at Roosevelt House, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in New Delhi, India.

Defending the host who has showered him with pomp and pageantry, President Donald Trump refused Monday to speak out publicly against a controversial new Indian citizenship law pushed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that has sparked deadly protests over discrimination against Muslims.

Overnight house fire in Andover kills 1, sends 2 to hospital

Andover and Centennial firefighters investigated the scene of a house fire in Andover.

Authorities haven't disclosed how the fire started, but sheriff's Lt. Andy Knotz said, "At this time, there's no reason to believe it's suspicious."

Freeman defends Klobuchar's handling of 2003 Burrell case

Myon Burrell, convicted in the murder of Tyesha Edwards, an 11-year-old girl pierced in the heart by a stray bullet in 2002 while doing homework at he

Hennepin County attorney says senator not responsible for Burrell murder conviction.

U opens investigation into former assistant men's hockey coach

Story published in the Athletic prompts outreach to former players.

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