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In heated western Minn. GOP congressional primary, outsiders challenging incumbent
U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach has a solidly conservative voting record. But Steve Boyd, a Christian conservative who has never held public office, is gaining traction as an outsider.
6 Edina residents explain why they're running for the Hennepin County Board
A special primary April 30 will narrow the field from six to two before a special election May 14; they'll represent a district that includes Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Wayzata and other west metro communities.
GOP battle for nomination in Minnesota's Second District in Congress could head to August primary
The race has bitterly divided Republicans over who is best to take on DFL incumbent Rep. Angie Craig this fall.
Local
As longtime Hutchinson, Litchfield papers close, 2 newspapers launch to take their place
Former diversity worker sues University of Minnesota after firing over swastika photo
Metro Transit steps up safety efforts with monitors displaying bus behavior for all to see
Duluth mayor pledges population growth in the long-stalled city
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Anthony Edwards has Wolves nearing a Suns sweep
New QB McCarthy says Vikings 'just a perfect fit'
Alt family planned for peaceful night. They got an NFL draft surprise.
Win streak reaches five as Twins beat Angels 5-3 behind Ober's stellar outing
Business
After ATF ruling, bottom falls out for St. Cloud firearms maker
Immigrant workers sue Minnesota vegetable farm for shorted pay, 'deplorable' conditions
Minneapolis to set up Lake Street Community Safety Center, and wants residents' help to define it
As longtime Hutchinson, Litchfield papers close, 2 newspapers launch to take their place
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Minneapolis native Poppy Harlow parts ways with CNN
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Trump's lawyers try to discredit testimony of prosecution's lead witness in hush money trial
Midwest tornadoes cause severe damage in Omaha suburbs
G/O Media sells satirical news site the Onion to group of digital media veterans
Tennessee governor signs bills to allow armed teachers nearly a year after deadly Nashville shooting
World
British Army says horses that bolted and ran loose in central London continue 'to be cared for'
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Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says
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Puerto Rico Republicans award Trump all 23 of their delegates
Puerto Rico's Republican Party held a district assembly on Sunday and awarded former President Donald Trump all 23 of their national delegates.
Conservatives in Otter Tail County have been fighting for years, with no end in sight
A recent flare-up over precinct caucuses is the latest in a string of battles between local party officials and a group of grassroots activists.
Jill Biden rallies women, teachers for the Biden-Harris ticket in Bloomington speeches
She spoke to women at a brewery and then addressed Education Minnesota's annual convention.
Legal Marijuana Now Party fights to keep its major party status before Minnesota Supreme Court
The DFL Party filed a petition arguing LMN failed to meet legal requirements to be certified as a major party.
Tell us: How have Biden's student loan relief proposals affected you?
Biden's latest proposal would reduce debt for millions of Americans. It comes months after his first attempt at widespread debt cancellation.
How the Star Tribune is covering the 2024 election
Our mission this election cycle is to provide the facts and context you need. Here's how we'll do that.
Campaign check: Emmer falsely claims Biden chose Easter for Trans Day of Visibility
Emmer's posts also said the president banned children from using religious symbols at the White House egg art contest, but that happened under Trump as well.
How Wisconsin could decide the 2024 presidential election
Already considered a presidential swing state in recent elections, Wisconsin is considered one of just a handful of battleground states in the 2024 presidential election.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, Don Samuels prepare for closely watched DFL primary rematch
Samuels hopes to pull off an upset after losing by about 2 percentage points in the 2022 primary; Omar says that contest was an "anomaly" and this one won't be as close.
Biden campaign staffs up in Minnesota with three top hires
The Democrat's presidential campaign now has a state director and two senior advisers.