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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.
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Twin Cities parks work to diversify park programming
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Connelly: Draft will have little impact on what Wolves do in free agency
Live at 1:10 p.m.: Twins wrap up interleague series with Rockies
Archer, Twins bullpen toss one-hitter in 6-0 victory over Colorado
Little Course On The Prairie: Tepetonka will be state's newest golf destination
Business
Looking for a lake home in Minnesota this summer? Get in a long line
How to navigate parental leave, no matter your situation
Developer goes with the flow with $20 million makeover of Riverplace
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Opinion
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: City will play a leading role in reshaping policing
Ruling should end cop funding nonsense
Abortion ruling: A disaster for America, suicide for the court
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Yuen: Taking your husband's last name doesn't need to be 'til death do you part
'Gay Pride was invented here': The origins of Pride in the Twin Cities
Minnesota's community theaters adjust to the times, seek new audiences
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Biden signs landmark gun measure, says 'lives will be saved'
Minnesota abortion battle turns to November and the ballot box
'Hero Pay' applications flood into Minnesota
Are the Jan. 6 hearings changing minds in Minnesota?
Nation
'Biblical' insect swarms spur Oregon push to fight pests
Airlines aim to shift blame for flight problems to FAA
Police: 5-month-old girl in car fatally shot in Chicago
Biden signs landmark gun measure, says 'lives will be saved'
World
'We have to stay together': Biden on alliance behind Ukraine
Russia fires missiles across Ukraine, cements gains in east
Norway shaken by attack that kills 2 during Pride festival
Iraqi caretaker PM in Iran to rekindle talks with Saudis
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Duluth
Long-awaited federal study finds threat to Boundary Waters from hardrock mining
Duluth sees surge in gun-related incidents — including one Wednesday night
New Split Rock Lighthouse campground shines on the North Shore
Water Is Life Festival returning Sept. 4 to Duluth with Indigo Girls, Ani DiFranco, Low
Celebs
Paul McCartney wows Glastonbury with Dave Grohl and The Boss
Prince Charles denies any wrongdoing over bags-of-cash claim
Vonn urges athletes use platform for good
BET Awards return Sunday with Doja Cat as leading nominee
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University of Minnesota medical students create program pairing mentors with challenged youth
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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.