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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
Battle for 'Nicollet Island Quay' displaces Minneapolis Water Taxi
Mayo study shows better health outcomes for religiously active Black Minnesotans
Excelsior man dives into 1880 family murder committed by his great-great-grandmother
Former Ford site's stormwater stream drawing rave reviews
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Sports
Gophers continue early-season dominance into Big Ten, rout Michigan State
Vikings' ability to bounce back is the first test of O'Connell's culture shift
Live at 6 p.m.: Twins continue series with Angels. Follow on Gameview
Questions remain after shooting at Richfield High School football game injures two
Business
How Kellogg's cereal spinoff heightens the competition with General Mills
Minnesota small business battles alleged counterfeiters on Amazon
Gap in 'real' pay between 'stayers' and 'switchers' grows in Minnesota
The stalwarts of the downtown Minneapoils skyway dig in
Opinion
The West calls out Putin's imperialism
Making sure an ambulance shows up
Editorial cartoon: Pat Bagley on 'The Little Mermaid'
Readers Write: Pardoning Trump, elections, health care internship
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Palin backs Tom Emmer's U.S. House bid
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Senate passes gun restrictions for convicted abusers, stalkers
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Transit-system audit cites distrust
Variety
Door County is Wisconsin's fall-color capital — and it looks even better from the water
Yuen: The problem with #QuietQuitting, our latest made-up workplace trend
1970s hillside 'Hobbit House' lists for $315,000 in River Falls, Wis.
Review: Minnesota Orchestra opens season with Wynton Marsalis, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
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Laura Yuen
Yuen: How Matt Birk's rant against sex ed convinced me it absolutely belongs in elementary schools
A Twin Cities suburban school district explains why it's teaching touch, decision-making and anatomy to kids as young as 5.
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.
Politics
Six key takeaways from this week's Minnesota Poll
Minnesota GOP secretary of state candidate pushes voting restrictions while denying election results
How to apply for and cast your absentee ballot
Minnesota 2022 voter's guide: Who's on your ballot
Nation
South Dakota investigation weighs Noem's use of state plane
NASA delays moon rocket launch due to potential hurricane
DeSantis declares emergency as storm expected to hit Florida
Pharoah Sanders, influential jazz saxophonist, dies at 81
World
Fiona sweeps away houses, knocks out power in eastern Canada
Kremlin stages votes in Ukraine, sees protests in Russia
Somali envoy visits Twin Cities to seek famine relief for nation struggling with drought
Pro-government rallies held in Iran amid mass protests
Curious Minnesota
What happens to hazardous waste Minnesotans bring to drop-off facilities?
What happened during the takeover of the Minnesota State Capitol in 1937?
The voyageurs helped power Minnesota's historic fur trade. Who were they?
Ask a question now: What are you curious about, Minnesota?
Celebs
Pink Floyd founder cancels Poland concerts after war remarks
Pharoah Sanders, influential jazz saxophonist, dies at 81
'Let's have some music': Elton John plays White House
Hilary Mantel, author of 'Wolf Hall' Tudor saga, dies at 70
Inspired
After the loss of her son to the opioid epidemic, a Minnesota mother seeks to change the outcome for others
Former Lost Boy of South Sudan wants to help young people in his impoverished home country go to college
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Partners in Policymaking celebrates 35 years of advocacy and training for people with disabilities
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Kristyn Anderson to serve as Minneapolis city attorney
A lawyer with experience in state government, she will be the fifth person to serve as city attorney in four years.
Mpls. housing officials seek more funding as repair needs grow
Mayor Jacob Frey's budget proposal would give the agency $3.7 million over the next two years, but housing officials say they need much more.
In Minneapolis visit, U.S. housing officials announce $15 million to help senior citizens stay in homes
HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge said billions more are needed to address housing problems throughout the country.
New Prague post office inaccessible, cramped — and frequently closed
Attempts by local officials to contact the United States Postal Service have gone unanswered.
Minneapolis police watchdog group once again short on members; local activists seek court action
City ordinances say the Police Conduct Oversight Commission must have at least seven members. It currently has three.