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In veto, Dayton blames House GOP for 'insufficient' ed bill
Gov. Mark Dayton on Tuesday blamed the House GOP for a lack of agreement on universal preschool; GOP leaders say they compromised on school funds, early-learning programs
Daudt signs on with Scott Walker for President
Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt endorsed Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker for president Thursday, and will be state chairman of his campaign.
With deadline looming, Minnesota has yet to distribute millions in federal housing relief
Struggling homeowners and renters have until Dec. 7 to apply for relief.
Native American voters across Minnesota turned out to oust Trump
Vote totals were up around Red Lake, and 90% for Biden.
Minnesota Republicans lack a formula to win statewide
Since 2006, Republicans have lost 26 of 27 such races to Democrats.
Unprecedented vote a test to Minnesota election system
State officials already navigating the pandemic have been called on to protect the integrity of the election, defend face mask requirements and guard against possible acts of voter intimidation.
More than 600 arrested during anti-Trump protest that blocked I-94 in Minneapolis
DFL apologizes to Anoka County Board candidate for mistakenly endorsing her in nonpartisan election
Cindy Hansen disavowed the erroneous endorsement in the traditionally conservative district.
Local
New Waite Park amphitheater to finally open this summer — hopefully
Floyd family attorneys disappointed with limited courtroom seating
Freighter from 1903 catches fire in Duluth harbor
1 killed, another hurt in head-on crash on snowy Scott County road
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Sports
Kaprizov's hot start means Wild gets a thrill from 'Dollar Bill Kirill"
Neal: It's time for Berrios to become Twins ace
Vikings release tight end Rudolph
Reusse: It's early, but Twins need to check Sano's timing on fastballs
Business
Minnesota company's product trick to scraping ice from your driveway
Target's sales grew $15B last year, more than last 11 combined
Shoreview company's 'Small Business Revolution' comes home to help Black-owned firms
Mayo Clinic posts $728 million in income despite pandemic
Opinion
I live in a cemetery called north Minneapolis
Don't be picky if you're offered a vaccine
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Readers Write: Chauvin trial, teachers of color, truckers
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Variety
You're not imagining it: The pandemic is making your hair fall out
Adult Minnesotans have rediscovered the comfort of snow pants: 'Warmth is cool'
Pyrex and Pink Daisies: Midcentury cookware is fab again
Here comes yet another streaming service
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Dennis Anderson
Anderson: Ally of the outdoors, Dill will be dearly missed
The state representative died this month of cancer.
Dennis Anderson
Anderson: Dayton's waterways interest draws attention
Mark Dayton's waterway conservation idea is in limbo following the governor's veto on Saturday.
Dennis Anderson
Anderson: Millions on hold for fisheries projects
The money was in the Legacy bill that the Legislature didn't pass.
Politics
To stop domestic terror threat, Walz looks to little-known team
FBI chief warns violent 'domestic terrorism' growing in US
Budget nominee Tanden withdraws nomination amid opposition
South Dakota House Speaker plans delay in AG impeachment
Nation
Texas becomes biggest US state to lift COVID-19 mask mandate
Kentucky seeking federal help as floodwaters cause damage
Vernon Jordan, activist, former Clinton adviser, dies at 85
California crash kills 13 of 25 people crammed into SUV
World
Nigerian governor says 279 kidnapped schoolgirls are freed
US sanctions Russian officials over nerve-agent attack
Dutch bar owners, sex workers protest against virus lockdown
Indonesia's Sinabung Volcano spews high column of ash
Curious Minnesota
What happens to all of the de-icing fluid sprayed on planes at MSP airport?
What does it take to become a police officer in Minnesota?
Listen: How Ford made millions of windows from St. Paul sand
Why does I-35E through St. Paul have a 45-mph speed limit?
Duluth
On Lake Superior bay, ice racing puts a frozen twist on NASCAR
Freighter from 1903 catches fire in Duluth harbor
Enbridge's Line 3 deal-making divides Ojibwe bands in Minn.
Man killed in Duluth standoff is identified
Celebs
'Vaccine, vaccine': Dolly sings 'Jolene' rewrite before shot
Kayleigh McEnany signs on as Fox News contributor
Prince Harry: Split from royal life 'unbelievably tough'
Jodie Foster fulfills promise to thank Packers QB at Globes
Inspired
Born in Minnesota, a child of immigrants: 'The story of my life is the product of my parents' dreams'
Co-op supporting immigrant farmers in Minnesota gives back with food boxes for families in need
Teacher called to protect Capitol holds class from Humvee
In COVID reality, daydreaming offers a healthy and freeing opportunity to get through hard times
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Suit alleges Apple Valley landlord broke law and ousted tenants during pandemic
The landlord gave the tenants 10 days' notice, the suit alleges.
Video shows Allina shooting suspect taking bus to Buffalo clinic
Gregory Ulrich, 67, is charged with murder, attempted murder and other counts in the shooting that left 37-year-old medical assistant Lindsay Overbay dead.
Read the charges against Buffalo shooting suspect Gregory Ulrich
Prosecutors on Thursday charged Gregory Paul Ulrich, 67, of Buffalo, Minn., with second-degree murder, four counts of attempted murder and other charges related to…
Sex offenders at Moose Lake launch hunger strike
The hunger strike is an escalation of a weekslong protest over long confinements.
Minneapolis neighbors are 'singing through the hard times'
For almost 300 nights in a row, neighbors in the 4100 block of S. Colfax Avenue in Minneapolis gather in the evening to sing together.