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Prominent Minnesota Dems mostly backing Gov. Tim Walz for Kamala Harris' VP pick
Minnesota's U.S. House Democrats, a group that once counted Walz as a member, united behind him as the vice presidential buzz builds for the Minnesota governor. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith aren't going quite that far.
'These are weird people': Walz goes viral as he stumps for Kamala Harris
The second-term Democrat even took aim at Sen. JD Vance's previous comments about 'childless cat ladies.'
Brooks: After insulting Jennifer Aniston and 'childless cat ladies' everywhere, JD Vance heads to Minnesota
Why do politicians keep dragging cats into this?
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Filing: Bystanders tried to fend off dogs that badly wounded toddler, mother in Brooklyn Park
Margot Imdieke Cross, disability rights advocate who made Minnesota more accessible, dies at 68
Striking workers reach tentative agreement with Minneapolis Park Board
KARE 11 appeal: Ramsey County judge's order retracting court document violates First Amendment
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Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is a master of meditation
Quarterback shuffle: Transfers expected to start for 14 of 18 Big Ten teams
Reusse: Bill Nelson and Dundas are big parts of Minnesota 'townball' history
How Minnesota shines in Summer Olympics: Unveiling a century of triumphs
Business
3M spinoff Solventum sees bump in stock after activist investor buys shares
Stinky reception for manure rules in Minnesota farm country
Record rally for 3M shares as profits soar under new CEO
CenterPoint's landmark $106 million clean energy plan approved by regulators
Opinion
Amid ascendant nationalism, Olympics' internationalism endures
DEI efforts in Minnesota schools still matter
Editorial cartoon: Bill Day on JD Vance
Readers Write: Biden's withdrawal from race, childfree voters and a ban on cows at the fair
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3 art shows to see before the State Fair takes over Minnesota
At Minnesota-based Nature Memories, those experiencing memory loss 'reclaim some joy'
These buildings bring a touch of classical Roman design to the Twin Cities
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Anderson: Chiovitte's state record walleye shouldn't be thrown back
The DNR has changed the way it recognizes Minnesota's biggest fish, but the walleye record should still stand.
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Reusse: Bill Nelson and Dundas are big parts of Minnesota 'townball' history
The Dukes have been a state power for decades, with plenty of success and some recent bad news.
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These buildings bring a touch of classical Roman design to the Twin Cities
Why are we so fascinated with this bygone empire? Perhaps because we grew up around buildings that look to Rome for their inspiration.
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Brooks: After insulting Jennifer Aniston and 'childless cat ladies' everywhere, JD Vance heads to Minnesota
Why do politicians keep dragging cats into this?
Politics
'These are weird people': Walz goes viral as he stumps for Kamala Harris
Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering measured optimism on a Gaza cease-fire
Safety 'top priority' for Saturday's Trump campaign rally in St. Cloud
FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt
Nation
FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt
A tanker plane crash has killed a firefighting pilot in Oregon as Western wildfires spread
Wreckage of schooner that sank in 1893 found in Lake Michigan
A missing 12-year-old Georgia girl is found in Ohio after her community galvanized to locate her
World
More than 350 structures were destroyed by Jasper wildfire in the Canadian Rockies, officials say
Powerful cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada was lured onto airplane before arrest in US, AP source says
Canada women's soccer coach suspended over drone scandal, which may be part of 'systemic' issues
Arsonists attack French high-speed rail system hours before opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics
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Celebs
Vanessa Williams reveals she ended her 6-year marriage in 2021: 'I'm in love with life'
Kevin Spacey's waterfront Baltimore condo sold at auction after foreclosure
Museum pulls wax figure of Sinead O'Connor after complaints it does not compare to the real thing
Justin Timberlake's lawyer says pop singer wasn't intoxicated, argues DUI charges should be dropped
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At Minnesota-based Nature Memories, those experiencing memory loss 'reclaim some joy'
Gizmo the dog went missing in Las Vegas in 2015. He's been found alive after 9 years
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Biden set to announce support for major Supreme Court changes
Included are proposals for legislation to establish term limits for the justices and an enforceable ethics code, according to two people briefed on the plans.
Why is Wisconsin a swing state while Minnesota isn't?
A mix of political history, shifting economies, turnout and state policies have set the two states on diverging paths.
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Donald Trump, the prospective presidential nominee, reportedly called the city "horrible" last month.
Biden says during news conference he's going to 'complete the job' despite calls to bow out
President Joe Biden used his closely watched news conference Thursday to deliver a forceful defense of his foreign and domestic policies and batted away questions about his ability to serve another four years, declaring: ''I'm not in this for my legacy. I'm in this to complete the job.''
Ramsey County sets February special election for vacant County Board seat
If more than two candidates file, a Nov. 5 primary will be held for the seat, which will soon be vacated by County Board Chair Trista Martinson.
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Use your address to find your ballot ahead of Minnesota's Aug. 13 primary election.
Rep. Angie Craig says Biden should halt re-election bid
Rep. Angie Craig, like President Joe Biden a Democrat, said he should make way for "a new generation of leaders."
Nearly 45,000 Minnesotans qualify for some student loan forgiveness
The issue has been a talking point in the presidential election, as Biden and Trump take competing stances on student debt.
48 hours to fix a 90-minute mess: Inside the Biden camp's post-debate frenzy
With countless calls and a rush of events, President Biden's team began to pressure and plead with Democratic lawmakers, surrogates, activists and donors.
GOP officials distance party from Hennepin County Board candidate Simonetti
The candidate from Edina, arrested earlier this month on assault charges, fired back at the party.