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Rep. Paulsen to friend, housemate Scalise: "Welcome back roomie"
U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen welcomes his friend and housemate back, three months after Rep. Steve Scalise was gunned down at a congressional baseball practice.
Sen. Klobuchar talks politics on The Daily Show
Sen. Amy Klobuchar appeared on The Daily Show Tuesday night to talk about getting things done in Congress, lowering drug prices and the direction of the Democratic party.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar to appear on 'The Daily Show' tonight
Sen. Amy Klobuchar will appear on "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" at 10 p.m. today. She'll be the second Minnesota politician in recent months to appear, after Rep. Ilhan Omar came on in July.
Duluth native still backs Confederate symbols
A Duluth native who just barely lost Virginia's GOP gubernatorial primary said that politicians have not gone far enough in condemning the left for violence during a rally of white nationalists in Charlottesville. "I think that the left is going to try to use this as an excuse to crack down on conservative free speech," said Corey Stewart. "I think they're going to try to use this as an excuse to remove more historical monuments."
Dems launch political ads against Minnesota reps, others
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee this week launched digital ads against U.S. Reps. Jason Lewis, Erik Paulsen, and 23 other GOP lawmakers.
GOP group launches TV ads in Third District
Sen. Norm Coleman's American Action Network launches multi-million dollar ad campaign targeted at vulnerable Republican districts.
NRCC targets Craig, Phillips over health care
The National Republican Campaign Committee is targeting several Minnesota Democratic campaign challengers with digital ads attacking some party leaders' support for a single-payer healthcare system.
Phillips raised $500K in the first weeks
The deep-pocketed Democrat running for Minnesota's Third Congressional District seat says his donations have come entirely from individual donations over the campaigns first six weeks.
Local
As Minnesota considers legalizing marijuana, what does research say about the risks?
What happened to Minneapolis' famous Weatherball?
Pilot suffers minor injuries in Washington County plane crash
Momentum building to add Minnesota to National Popular Vote compact
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Sports
Tiny-school standout Asuma puts Cherry on top in Class 1A, brings Gophers staff to his games
Blown out at the Barn: Gophers lose big again, falling 81-46 to Maryland
Which of these 18 Vikings will be back?
Gophers sophomore Rose Micheaux blossoms amid team's struggle
Business
Projects blossom in Twin Cities from aid pledged after George Floyd's death
Ramstad: Building apartments in a factory saves time, attracts more people to construction
Finding the best local hardware store for your needs
Ways you can try to lower your mortgage rate
Opinion
Walz budget is ambitious, pricey
'We need more Dave Durenbergers'
The grayest generation
Readers Write: Light rail, state tax on Social Security, Emmer and crypto, librarians
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Variety
A trip to the Mississippi Delta reveals birthplace of the blues, and so much more
Yuen: Historians search for Minnesota's Black 'Rosie the Riveters'
Bookmark: Poet Donte Collins reflects on 5 years of darkness and light
Lileks: Ugliest building in town? Or just misunderstood?
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Politics
Dems reshuffle primaries to stress diversity over tradition
Congress faces familiar questions on police reform
Momentum building to add Minnesota to National Popular Vote compact
Ramsey County sheriff ordered to cut jail population immediately
Nation
50-car train derailment causes big fire, evacuations in Ohio
'Died suddenly' posts twist tragedies to push vaccine lies
Single-use coffee pods have surprising environmental benefits over other brewing methods
China balloon: Many questions about suspected spy in the sky
World
Dozens of soldiers freed in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap
Teenage girl killed by shark while jet skiing in Australia
Pope says South Sudan's future depends on treatment of women
Iranian director freed on bail after going on hunger strike
Curious Minnesota
What happened to Minneapolis' famous Weatherball?
Why isn't there a road connecting Ely and Grand Marais?
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Celebs
Gordy, Robinson honored at reunion of Motown stars
Punk icon Lydon fails in bid to play Eurovision Song Contest
Dr Dre, Missy Elliott, Lil Wayne honored at pre-Grammy event
Mexican actor Pablo Lyle gets prison for road rage death
Inspired
In the 1970s, two Minnesota girls sued for their right to play sports
Kitchen Coalition expands beyond Twin Cities with restaurant-style meals to needy
Q&A: Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO recruits alumni as mentors
Skylar Little Soldier: Minnesota's highest-regarded wrestler has big goal
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Gov. Dayton and the Legislature: what happened, why and what comes next?
Minnesota state budget is settled, but Dayton extends political battle with lawmakers -- with likely legal consequences.
Morning Hot Dish: Labor's revenge
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Attack ads launched over GOP healthcare vote
The attack ads are already starting against House Republicans who approved the controversial healthcare overhaul last week.
Health care vote splits Republicans, Democrats in Minnesota delegation
Reps. Erik Paulsen, Jason Lewis and Tom Emmer were among 217 House Republicans who voted to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act on Thursday.
Tobacco industry spent $486,000 trying to influence Minnesota politics
The tobacco industry spent at least $486,000 trying to influence Minnesota politics and government in 2016 and the first part of 2017.