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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."
Emmer emerges as Congress' leading proponent of cryptocurrency
The Minnesota Republican has emerged as a leader in the evolving idea of digital currency.
Minnesota businesses join mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign
Minnesota's biggest employers are offering workers incentives to fight the pandemic.
Billions in aid from COVID-19 relief bill headed to Minnesota
Minnesota's state and local governments, its ailing hospitality industry, struggling small businesses and the agricultural sector will get a financial boost from the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package.
Guard troops sat for hours awaiting Pentagon approval to defend Capitol
A hearing co-chaired by Sen. Amy Klobuchar focused on the delay in deploying troops.
What Minnesota would get out of the COVID-19 relief bill
The House Oversight Committee released a spreadsheet Friday showing that the COVID relief package will provide Minnesota with $4.722 billion. Of that amount, $2.597 billion…
Rep. Phillips' subcommittee debates minimum wage hike
Panel seeking input from small businesses on what effects a wage hike would have.
Intelligence lapses and military tactics drove Capitol attack
Senate hearing co-chaired by Amy Klobuchar exposed missed intelligence.
Coronavirus pandemic continues to drag Medtronic earnings
Third quarter earnings are down 10% over last year.