In some of Minnesota's hottest legislative races, DFLers invoke the government shutdown as they tell voters more gridlock will result if Republicans retain control of the Legislature. Republicans, on the other hand, are focusing on accomplishments including a bit of bipartisanship with Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton on education reforms.
Man dies after shooting on East Lake Street in Minneapolis
It's the city's 70th homicide this year.
Four killed in crashes after deadly start to weekend on MN roads
The latest figures show there have been 349 road deaths in Minnesota this year.
In crackdown on unruly passengers, Delta urges other airlines to share no-fly lists
The airline says it's a bid to "further protect airline employees across the industry."
St. Cloud State student-athlete suspended from team following alleged assault
The incident reportedly took place off campus on Sep. 18.
U of M-barrassed: Gophers shocked by Bowling Green
The Falcons snapped a 21-game non-conference winning streak in front of a homecoming crowd.
Andrew Wiggins applies for exemption to COVID vaccine, is rejected
Wiggins could miss a large chunk of the season without the vaccine.
Minnesota couple sentenced in 2020 murder of 8-year-old daughter
Autumn Hallow died at her home last summer.
Vikings-Seahawks: 5 things you can count on happening
Can the Vikings finally beat Russell Wilson?
Residents asked to be on the lookout for at-large suspect in Sauk Rapids
The suspect was last seen near the intersection of Garden Brook Drive Northeast and Strawberry Court Northeast.
Ben Simmons rumor mill running hot and Wolves still connected
Can the Timberwolves still land the 76ers star?
Aquifer energy storage project wins financial backing of Mpls city council
It'll be used to power the Towerside Innovation District near the U of M.
Bomb threat prompts school evacuation in central Minnesota
A search of the building did not find any suspicious items.
DFLers claim public money used for Republican campaign material
DFLers accuse 15 Republican senators of an inappropriate use of taxpayer money. But the senators say the fliers they printed were only updating constituents on what lawmakers were doing. The Democrats will ask the Ramsey County attorney to file a complaint.
Bachmann veers right on campaign trail
Perhaps feeling pressure from the low poll numbers, Michele Bachmann is shifting strategy a bit with a strong, direct pitch to religious conservatives.
State Republicans mystified over losses to DFL, shift of power
After two short years of a Republican majority, the Minnesota Legislature is back in control of the Democrats, and GOP leaders said Wednesday they are mystified by what happened during Tuesday's general election.
Senate Republicans want speedy hearing on ethics complaint against Michel
Senate Republican spokesman Steve Sviggum thinks DFLers are moving slowly to prolong their ethics complaint against Republican Geoff Michel. He says Michel was ready to have a hearing on the day the complaint was filed. Democrats say Michel failed to act appropriately after learning the Senate majority leader was having an affair with a staff member.
DFLer joins race against Republican Rep. Erik Paulsen
Businessman and Navy Reserve veteran Brian Barns says his main goal in Congress if he won the 3rd District would be to create jobs. Another Democrat, small business owner Sharon Sund, is also running.
With Gauthier's name listed on absentee ballot, DFLer launches write-in campaign
Endorsed Duluth DFLer Erik Simonson is proceeding with his write-in campaign for a Minnesota House seat in District 7B after the State Supreme Court didn't act to remove disgraced Rep. Kerry Gauthier's name from the ballot. Gauthier withdrew from the race last month after admitting to a sexual encounter with a 17-year-old boy at a Duluth rest stop.
Worries about political backlash have Republicans backing away from right-to-work
Union-weakening legislation in several Midwestern states has lost momentum since swarms of protesters mobbed Indiana's capitol after a right-to-work measure passed there. While some Minnesota Republicans still want to pursue a Constitutional amendment, others are leery of the prospect of busloads of protesters at the Capitol and an energized union vote at the polls.
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