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Governor weighs in on bills heightening penalties for illegal protest

The day after a heated House hearing that had to be shut down, Gov. Mark Dayton weighed in on a series of bills going through ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Thursday, January 26, 2017 10:50 am

Editorials

Others’ Opinion: Mary Tyler Moore broke the mold for young women

Mary Tyler Moore was everybody’s favorite cool, young wife and mom when she bounced into national consciousness on “The Dick Van Dyke Show” in the ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Thursday, January 26, 2017 10:43 am

Columnists

Legislature should take prudent steps to keep protests safe

Legislators at the State Capitol would be wise to proceed carefully with efforts to clamp down on certain types of protest — namely, those that ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Thursday, January 26, 2017 10:42 am

Editorials

Others’ Opinion: Peaceful rallies are key to a strong democracy

The last eight days in America began and ended with marches and protests — from smaller annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day gatherings to marches ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, January 24, 2017 9:33 am

Health

Minnesotans bracing for health care spike urge lawmakers on relief deal

Sheri Sexton is fed up with “the arguing between the Democrats and the Republicans” over passing health insurance relief for people like her. “Nobody can seem ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, January 18, 2017 10:43 am

Agriculture

Dayton signs deal providing $350M to protect waters; Plan could help protect 100 square miles of land

Minnesota could protect close to 100 square miles of land that is key to improving water quality, thanks to a new federal partnership that provides ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, January 18, 2017 10:41 am

Editorials

Others’ Opinion: Inauguration boycott is misguided

More than 50 Democratic members of Congress have decided to follow the lead of Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., and boycott the Friday inauguration of President-elect ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, January 18, 2017 10:17 am

RSS General

Pink hat project knits together political protest

From bright fuchsia to a delicate petal, pinks are in demand at some Twin Cities yarn shops in advance of women’s protest marches planned in ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, January 17, 2017 10:07 am

Local Government

Minnesotans in Obama immigration program can now seek state health coverage

Minnesota is extending state-funded health insurance eligibility to participants in an Obama administration deportation reprieve program — amid intense uncertainty about that program’s future. Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, January 17, 2017 10:06 am

Editorials

Others’ opinion: President, people need the press

There was some hope as President-elect Donald Trump started his first press conference that he would come to understand the need for reasonable media relations. Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, January 17, 2017 9:28 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Riot charges thrown out for protests that shut down I-94 after Castile death

A Ramsey County judge Wednesday threw out the most serious charges against 40 or so people charged in connection with violent St. Paul protests following ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Thursday, January 12, 2017 10:25 am

Education

Board looks to protect students from Trump’s deportation push

ST. PAUL —The St. Paul school board wants students and their families to know that they’re welcome in the schools, no matter their immigration status ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Thursday, January 12, 2017 10:22 am

Editorials

Don’t bend ethics rules for Trump cabinet nominees

President-Elect Donald Trump has assembled what may be the wealthiest array of Cabinet nominees in U.S. history, with some of the most complex finances and ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Thursday, January 12, 2017 9:43 am

Education

U of M president outlines $147M in spending requests

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler asked state lawmakers Tuesday for a $147 million increase in state spending on the school, saying he was “eager ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 8:14 am

News

Report: Taxpayers funded $32K worth of food in stadium suite

The food served up to guests in two state-owned luxury suites at U.S. Bank Stadium cost taxpayers $32,120, according to a letter sent by the ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 7:14 am

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