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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
Minneapolis City Council committee resurrects water yard development against activists' wishes
Minneapolis shopping bag fee to resume Oct. 1
Twin Cities Marathon and 10-mile race are back, with COVID protocols
Minnesota child-care providers to receive $300 million in grants
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Sports
Growing discord in Wolves organization fueled dismissal of Rosas
Vikings hope to be inhospitable to Russell Wilson in their home opener
Kaprizov, Wild GM Guerin finalized contract with face-to-face meeting in Florida
Ryan strikes out 11 in five innings as Twins edge Cubs 5-4
Business
Medtronic recalls devices used for treating brain aneurysms
Planned Minn. wind farm to be moved farther from Jeffers Petroglyphs site
New state grants will support Minnesota college students pursuing high-demand careers
At U.S. Bank under Cecere, doing a giant deal takes 'discipline'
Opinion
Counterpoint: A clean energy future won't burn garbage
Biden's unforced COVID miscues
Editorial cartoon: Lisa Benson on the Democrats' tax plan
Readers Write: Vaccinating kids, trout streams, Line 3, state fossils
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Variety
Walker Art Center elects Woke Coach founder as first woman of color to lead board
Minnesota fans happy to comply with Harry Styles in sold-out charm fest
Twin Cities R&B/funk musicians find a new home in L.A. and new groove as King Pari
Meet the fastest Ikea furniture assembler in the Twin Cities
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Politics
Police reform push crumbles in Congress
Minnesota Poll: Half of outstate voters doubt 2020 election
Biden presses fellow Dems: Resolve party split on $3.5T plan
Democrats' handling of Israel defense money leads to backlash
Nation
Moderna vs. Pfizer: Both knockouts, but one seems to have the edge
Last person seen with Kristin Smart in 1996 heading to trial
FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk
Report: Births decline in pandemic may have turned corner
World
US-French spat seems to simmer down after Biden-Macron call
Shots fired at Ukraine presidential aide's car
'My whole life in a van': Islanders flee Spanish volcano
Afghan Taliban's new UN envoy urges quick recognition
Curious Minnesota
Twin Cities area is recycling more than ever. Why hasn't landfilling declined?
Listen: Why are there so many new 5G cell antennas in some neighborhoods?
Ask a question now: What are you curious about, Minnesota?
Did political shenanigans derail an effort to move Minnesota's capital?
Duluth
Amid growing COVID worry, St. Louis County approves remote work option
Proctor football team under investigation for 'student misconduct'
Greater Minnesota labor forces decline, but unemployment holds steady
Minnesota's extreme drought brings a muted fall color palette
Celebs
Britney Spears court filing says conservatorship should end
Johnny Depp: 'Not one of you' is safe with 'cancel culture'
Beloved 'Sex and the City' actor Willie Garson dies at 57
R. Kelly's rules protected him, prosecutors in sex trial say
Inspired
Once a kid in this St. Louis Park cooking program, now she's its head chef and manager
St. Paul Lowertown Brewery will fund music education and instruments for disadvantaged youth
Inspired Conversations: Race & Equity features Marisa Miakonda Cummings, president of the Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center
A sanctuary takes shape, framed around migrants
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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.
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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.