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Editorials

Independent probe needed on Trump/Russia; President may have Tweeted himself into a messy corner

A president lets fly on Twitter early on a Saturday morning with accusations that his predecessor had him wiretapped, and just like that this country ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Thursday, March 9, 2017 8:13 am

Politics

Franken hands over $41K in contributions from Boston law firm under investigation

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Al Franken has relinquished $40,822 in donations from a Boston law firm under investigation by federal regulators for linking employee bonuses ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 10:33 am

Editorials

Diplomacy remains critical to curbing N. Korea

North Korea’s latest missile test amplifies the challenge the reclusive, reckless regime in Pyongyang poses to global stability. The U.S. must continue to respond to ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 10:01 am

Business

Nurses’ union sees rise in complaints of unsafe hospital practices

The Minnesota Nurses Association said Monday that nurses’ complaints about unsafe hospital practices have increased sharply over the last three years, with the chief concern ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, March 7, 2017 10:13 am

News

Senate rejects Real ID bill, sending lawmakers scrambling to revive it

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Senate on Monday rejected a measure on Real ID driver’s license standards. The vote sent lawmakers scrambling to revive it, ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, March 7, 2017 10:01 am

Editorials

Editorial: Questions remain on Sessions, Russia and the Trump campaign

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, under extreme pressure, has finally recused himself from any formal investigation of Russian links to the presidential campaign. It is ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Sunday, March 5, 2017 7:01 am

Faith

Multiple faiths join forces to rally against hate crimes

Marc Faillettaz and Felix Mankovich are strangers who grew up with different religions, in different countries. Read more

by Tribune News Service, Friday, March 3, 2017 10:00 am

Guest Columns

Questions remain on Sessions, Russia and the Trump campaign

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, under extreme pressure, has finally recused himself from any formal investigation of Russian links to the presidential campaign. It is ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Friday, March 3, 2017 9:40 am

News

Proposed EPA cuts would hit Minnesota hard

A proposal by the Trump administration to slash the Environmental Protection Agency budget by one-fourth would have a dramatic impact on Minnesota’s ability to protect ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Friday, March 3, 2017 9:02 am

Editorials

Keep Minn. schools safe with required vaccinations

In health-conscious Minnesota, students generally receive high marks for vaccination compliance. In fact, the state health department reports that last school year more than about ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Thursday, March 2, 2017 8:51 am

Business

Downtown Minneapolis Macy’s store sells for $59M

The Macy’s store in downtown Minneapolis has been sold for $59 million in cash to a New York real estate investment firm. Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 10:06 am

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Sharpshooters kill about 72 deer hoping to halt spread of CWD

Federal sharpshooters brought in to join the chronic wasting disease fight in southeast Minnesota had killed about 72 adult deer in southeast Minnesota as of ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 10:05 am

News

Does Trump’s new tone signal a real shift?

President Trump’s first formal address to the nation Tuesday was the reasoned, focused showing he has needed to make since he took office. Appearing relaxed ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 9:55 am

Editorials

Heed Bush’s call for answers on Russia

With just four words, former President George W. Bush neatly summed up Americans’ uneasiness over the Trump administration’s potential ties to Russia: “We all need ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, February 28, 2017 10:03 am

Health

Mayo earnings hit by Medicaid, labor costs

Mayo Clinic’s net income slipped last year as the Rochester-based health care giant spent more on staffing for growth initiatives, and saw more losses on ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Monday, February 27, 2017 10:19 am

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