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I-94 project will snarl Minneapolis traffic this summer

Interstate 94 will be reduced to two lanes in each direction through much of Minneapolis for four months this year, part of a major road ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 10:14 am

Politics

Immigration orders raise Minnesota fears; Some church leaders offer sanctuary

The sweeping immigration orders being put into effect by the Trump administration are drawing concern from Minnesota immigration attorneys, and from some church leaders who ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 10:11 am

Columnists

No, Mr. President, we’re not the enemy

Amendment 1: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 9:01 am

Guest Columns

Klobuchar can push Russia probe

At a time when boiling passions and partisanship seem to reign, Sen. Amy Klobuchar remains an elected official who has been successful in building relationships ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 9:30 am

News

Klobuchar, state’s Democrats want open investigation of Trump Russia ties

WASHINGTON — Sen. Amy Klobuchar is diving into the boiling controversy over Russia and President Donald Trump, vowing to leverage what she said are strong ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Monday, February 20, 2017 10:04 am

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Charitable gambling nonprofits say tax bills bigger than money left for charity

For every dollar raised through charitable gambling that the Irving Community Association gives to food shelves and children’s programs, it pays more than $2 in ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Monday, February 20, 2017 9:29 am

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60 shots fired at night club; Maplewood calls emergency meeting to address Stargate nightclub shooting

Maplewood city officials will discuss the future of the Stargate nightclub at an emergency City Council meeting Wednesday, after 60 gunshots were fired there over ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Monday, February 20, 2017 9:28 am

News

Rebuild trust in stadium leadership

A four-hour hearing last Tuesday allowed Minnesota legislators to ask dozens of hard-hitting questions about the use of U.S. Bank Stadium luxury suites by the ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 7:38 am

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Twin Cities immigration arrests raise fears of ‘new normal’

Arrests made by federal immigration agents at a south metro mobile home park and apartment complex last week are prompting a fevered question across Minnesota: ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 7:36 am

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Metro Transit gets lessons from Houston

Metro Transit sent 12 people to Houston this month to research how transit operated amid the Super Bowl at NRG Stadium and festivities leading up ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 7:36 am

News

Minnesota AG: ‘More deliberate approach’ could have avoided litigation

Thursday’s court ruling against President Donald Trump’s travel ban sparked jubilation in Minnesotans who had opposed it and dismay among the beleaguered executive order’s supporters. Read more

by Tribune News Service, Friday, February 10, 2017 10:53 am

Health

Minn. child dies from flu complications; Cases multiply across state

A Minnesota child has died from complications of the flu, state officials reported Thursday as this season’s outbreak continues to spread. Outpatient clinics reported that nearly ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Friday, February 10, 2017 10:46 am

News

A showdown over Planned Parenthood; Abortion, immigration, race relations fuel Twin Cities protests set for Saturday

The hot-button topics of abortion, immigration and race relations are fueling public action at three locations in the Twin Cities on Saturday. Activism in the form ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Friday, February 10, 2017 10:35 am

Education

Minnesota State picks none of the above for new chancellor; College system continues search for permanent top leader

No new chancellor was named for the Minnesota State system Thursday after all. After a nationwide search that produced three finalists, the Minnesota State Colleges and ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Friday, February 10, 2017 10:32 am

Guest Columns

Deficit: GOP conservatives must rein in Trump spending

The elephant in the GOP meeting room with members of Congress and President Donald Trump is how Trump’s new spending plans will be greeted by ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Friday, February 10, 2017 10:25 am

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