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Politics

Tony Perpich, state senator and one of a famous trio, passes away

Of the Perpich brothers, Tony was the quiet one — a dentist with a passion for carpentry and public service. The former state senator formed one-third ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 10:18 am

News

ACLU legal director advises immigrants in U.S. not to travel overseas

The audience seated in the basement of Bethany Lutheran Church in south Minneapolis on Tuesday night was mostly Somali immigrants, mostly scared but determined. Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 10:15 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Domestic violence 2016 death toll in Minnesota: 21

At least 21 people died as a result of domestic violence in the state last year, according to a report released Tuesday by the Minnesota ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 10:14 am

RSS General

Parents accused of neglect in child’s death miss court date

A Hennepin County judge issued arrest warrants Tuesday for a couple charged with failing to seek medical care for their gravely ill 7-year-old son before ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 10:13 am

News

Dayton’s 2nd grandson born

“I am thrilled to announce that my second grandson, George, was born at 2:29 this morning. Cory, Eric, George, and big brother Hugo are all ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 10:10 am

Editorials

Others’ Opinion: Tax reform; Don’t wait until we can’t compete

Until Minnesota gets the message about too-high taxes, that message needs to be restated. The Minnesota Business Partnership and Tax Foundation do so persuasively in a ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 10:01 am

News

Minnesota districts tops for split votes; Voters picked Dem congressmen and Donald Trump

U.S. Reps. Collin Peterson, Tim Walz and Rick Nolan are all Democrats who won in districts last year that Republican President Donald Trump also won. That’s ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, January 31, 2017 10:39 am

RSS General

Senate’s Real ID bill lacks undocumented immigrant driver’s license issue

A measure to allow Minnesotans to get driver’s licenses that comply with federal Real ID standards will get its first hearing in the Minnesota Senate ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, January 31, 2017 10:37 am

Health

Insurers extend sign-up deadline in Minn.’s individual market

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and HealthPartners are joining the state’s MNsure exchange in offering a special enrollment period so people who buy ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, January 31, 2017 10:35 am

Editorials

Others’ Opinion: Trump’s bungled travel ban may aid extremist recruitment in Minnesota

President Donald Trump’s temporary ban on travel from seven majority-Muslim countries could have a particularly ruinous effect on Minnesota, where officials have labored long to ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, January 31, 2017 10:05 am

News

Sens. Franken, Klobuchar attack Trump’s immigrant ban

Sens. Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar on Sunday morning spoke out against President Donald Trump’s executive order to block citizens from seven Muslim countries, and ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Monday, January 30, 2017 10:16 am

News

Trade experts: Mexican import tax would be dire for Minn. industry

WASHINGTON — If President Donald Trump follows through on a proposal to slap a 20 percent tax on Mexican imports, it could lead to severe ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Friday, January 27, 2017 10:05 am

RSS General

Group seeks new rules on use of ‘granny cams’ in Minnesota nursing homes

Families seeking to prevent abuse or neglect of their loved ones in nursing homes by using hidden cameras, or “granny cams,” would face more restrictions ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Friday, January 27, 2017 10:03 am

Guest Columns

TPP: Trump pull out will hurt area agriculture

While President Donald Trump’s recoiling from U.S. participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership may sound good as populist support of U.S. factory workers, it is ill-advised ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Friday, January 27, 2017 9:52 am

Business

Dayton’s budget includes fee increases in fine print

Expect to hear a lot in coming months about Gov. Mark Dayton’s plan to increase school spending by 2 percent a year and to offset ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Thursday, January 26, 2017 10:53 am

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