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First Senate bipartisan report finds broad failures in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
The report, led in part by Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, paints a picture of missed clues, lack of preparedness and communication issues in the run-up to the Capitol riot.
Medtronic's profit surges, as turnaround from pandemic slowdown continues
The comparison against year-ago quarterly results was easy, but Medtronic also produced a 4% sales gain for its just-completed fiscal year.
Israel-Hamas conflict divides Minnesota Democrats
Mounting overseas violence highlights differing views among Democrats over Israel's culpability.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar sparks new debate on business competition
Her book "Antitrust" sets out an agenda for controlling modern-day monopolies and shifting burden of proof.
Senate Dems ready voting rights bill despite partisan gridlock
For much of the day before the 9-9 vote, the Senate Rules Committee led by Sen. Amy Klobuchar struggled to find common ground.
Sen. Klobuchar's new big test: Shepherding election reform
The Minnesota Democrat faces the mammoth task of leading the push for the sweeping legislation in the Senate.
Minnesota company says new electric truck could revolutionize firefighting
Beyond its fast-charging batteries, the technology allows for new types of maneuvering and monitoring at fire, accident scenes.
Big business in Minnesota draws a line at Biden's proposed tax hike
Washington – Corporate tax cuts have been kind to Minnesota's biggest companies. In fact, many of the state's multibillion-dollar, multinational corporations had lower effective tax…
Minnesota stalemate on gun laws is contrast to broader national momentum
With debate stalled, carry permits and background checks are at record levels.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar faces down GOP barrage on voting rights act
She said the sweeping voting rights bill "simply tries to make it easier to vote."