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AP sources: Whitmer met with Biden as he nears VP decision
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer traveled to Delaware last weekend to meet with Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee's first known in-person session with a potential running mate as he nears a decision.
FAA employees who oversee airplane makers report pressure
Joe Arpaio loses sheriff's race in 2nd failed comeback bid
Joe Arpaio on Friday was narrowly defeated in his bid to win back the sheriff's post in metro Phoenix that he held for 24 years before being voted out in 2016 amid voter frustrations over his taxpayer-funded legal bills, his penchant for self-promotion and a defiant streak that led to his now-pardoned criminal conviction.
MTV VMAS scraps indoor performances, moves to outdoor sets
MTV says it is ditching plans for indoor performances for its upcoming Video Music Awards, opting for outdoor shows spread throughout New York City instead.
Utah cop accused of mishandling explicit images loses job
A police officer accused of showing off explicit images of a University of Utah student while investigating an extortion case she filed before her 2018 death has lost his job, officials said Friday.
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Kanye West's nomination papers challenged in Wisconsin
Rapper Kanye West's attempt to get on Wisconsin's presidential ballot as a third-party candidate is being challenged.
States ask that Trump's district drawing order be stopped
A coalition of states, cities and civil rights groups on Friday asked a federal judge to declare as unconstitutional President Donald Trump's order seeking to exclude people in the country illegally from being part of the process for redrawing congressional districts.
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Minn. horse breeder fears she's being pushed out because of age
Mayor of Victoria bashes equity in run for Minnesota Senate
Pandemic has school bus companies in search of drivers
Bloomington police seek suspects in assault on man walking to mosque
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Twins bats go quiet in second consecutive loss, 3-2 at Kansas City
Can the Wild stay alive? Follow tonight's Game 4 on Gameview
No positive COVID-19 tests for Gophers football as Fleck preaches 'synthetic bubble'
Brown, Fowles lead Lynx past Indiana 87-80, move to 5-1
Business
Minnesota's job market coming back slowly as companies move ahead cautiously
Calyxt will license its plant gene-editing tech to other firms
Cooped-up Minnesotans dig out their in-line skates or go buy new ones
As Trump digs in, will it be US versus China in tech?
Opinion
TikTok dispute quickens the 'technology Cold War'
Delaying some fall high school sports is painful, prudent
Sack cartoon: What it's gonna take
Readers Write: Minneapolis charter amendment, police, stifling sneezes
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Wearing a mask can be hard on your skin. Here's how to keep your face clean and healthy
Twin Cities auto showrooms once were as beautiful as the cars
Facing terminal cancer, Minneapolis artist Aldo Moroni is fighting to finish one last epic work
Landmark North Loop restaurant reopening after first closure in 100-plus years
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Ex-WCCO Radio guy gets national TV face time with a Weiner
Former WCCO-AMer Jeff McKinney shot to international fame Tuesday after he inadvertently photo-bombed Anthony Weiner's latest sexting news conference.
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Franken can't hide love for corn
Sen. Al Franken knows how to find a few minutes of semi-privacy at the State Fair so he can eat an ear of corn.
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GOP Muslim: Right is wrong on mosque
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Gov. Walz to convene a third special session to start Wednesday
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What happens to your Minnesota absentee ballot after you mail it?
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Nation
Liberty U's Falwell takes leave after social media uproar
Harleys everywhere, masks nowhere: Sturgis draws thousands
U.S.: Border tunnel appears to be 'most sophisticated'
Joe Arpaio loses sheriff's race in 2nd failed comeback bid
World
16 killed, dozens hurt after virus repatriation plane skids off runway in India
Dementia is on the retreat in the U.S. and Europe, study finds
Officials long warned of explosive chemicals at Beirut port
Israeli racewalker recalls surviving 1972 Munich massacre
Curious Minnesota
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Why is Minnesota the last state with 3.2 beer?
Duluth
Duluth school board approves hybrid plan for fall
New CEO named at Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth
New cocktail lounge brings retro feel and frozen drinks to West Duluth
St. Louis County shows fastest Minnesota virus case growth
Celebs
Winfrey demanding justice for Breonna Taylor with billboards
Former President Bush pays tribute to immigrants in new book
Coroner: British TV host died by suicide before assault trial
Grammy-winning producer Detail accused of sexual assault
Agriculture
Bumper Minnesota corn crop on tap as prices founder
As acid rain is curtailed, wheat gets less sulfur needed for tasty bread
China bought a record amount of corn the other day, but it's unlikely to hit trade-deal target
GOP senators clash on proposal to force open-market beef deals
Inspired
Facing hardship during COVID, these Minnesotans find comfort in levity
Nonprofit auto shop looks to expand to meet growing need after unrest in Minneapolis
AchieveMpls launches student support fund to address trauma of pandemic, George Floyd killing
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U.S. sees election threats from China, Russia and Iran
U.S. intelligence officials believe that Russia is using a variety of measures to denigrate Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden ahead of the November election and that individuals linked to the Kremlin are boosting President Donald Trump's reelection bid, the country's counterintelligence chief said in the most specific warning to date about the threat of foreign interference.
Georgia DA who charged officers faces tough primary runoff
Against the backdrop of protests over racial injustice and police brutality and with allegations of misconduct emboldening challengers, the top prosecutor in Georgia's most populous county is fighting to keep his job.
Last-ditch virus aid talks collapse; no help for jobless now
A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money collapsed in disappointment Friday, making it increasingly likely that Washington gridlock will mean more hardship for millions of people who are losing enhanced jobless benefits and further damage for an economy pummeled by the still-raging coronavirus.
The Latest: Hawaii schools to open year with remote learning
Hawaii officials say the state's public school students will begin the academic year with remote learning only, after a spike of coronavirus cases.
Q&A: What's up with Trump's orders on TikTok and WeChat?
President Donald Trump has ordered sweeping but vague ban on dealings with the Chinese owners of popular apps TikTok and WeChat, saying they are a threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy and the economy.