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National park cuts seen firsthand by 'roadschooling' Minnesota family

National park cuts seen firsthand by 'roadschooling' Minnesota family

Andrea Jenkins reflects on 8 years on the Minneapolis City Council

Andrea Jenkins reflects on 8 years on the Minneapolis City Council

Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

Republican governor field grows with Minnesota food company CEO

Republican governor field grows with Minnesota food company CEO

Government says SNAP benefit cuts won't be as deep as announced for some families

Government says SNAP benefit cuts won't be as deep as announced for some families

White House strikes deals for lower prices on obesity drugs

White House strikes deals for lower prices on obesity drugs

Politics Friday: With Election 2025 in rearview mirror, eyes are now on 2026

Politics Friday: With Election 2025 in rearview mirror, eyes are now on 2026

Midwest soybeans are headed to China but farmers still need other buyers

Midwest soybeans are headed to China but farmers still need other buyers

State Sen. Sandy Pappas to retire after 2026 legislative session

State Sen. Sandy Pappas to retire after 2026 legislative session

The DOJ has been firing judges with immigrant defense backgrounds

The DOJ has been firing judges with immigrant defense backgrounds

Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House

Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House

Flags in Minnesota are at half-staff in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney

Flags in Minnesota are at half-staff in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney

Airports cutting flights as FAA reduces air traffic amid government shutdown

Airports cutting flights as FAA reduces air traffic amid government shutdown

Trump says election puts shutdown pressure on Republicans but wants to end filibuster

Trump says election puts shutdown pressure on Republicans but wants to end filibuster

How would the government shutdown affect Thanksgiving travel? Here's what to know

How would the government shutdown affect Thanksgiving travel? Here's what to know

Who is on the Minneapolis City Council for the next four years?

Who is on the Minneapolis City Council for the next four years?

5 things to know about Kaohly Her, the next St. Paul mayor

5 things to know about Kaohly Her, the next St. Paul mayor

Churn continues for Minnesota Legislature as Senate is full but House seats open

Churn continues for Minnesota Legislature as Senate is full but House seats open

Supreme Court justices question Trump’s unilateral tariff authority

Supreme Court justices question Trump’s unilateral tariff authority

Jacob Frey wins Minneapolis mayor election

Jacob Frey wins Minneapolis mayor election

Air traffic controllers warn of 'tipping point' as U.S. government shutdown drags on

Air traffic controllers warn of 'tipping point' as U.S. government shutdown drags on

How an enduring debate over health care sparked a now record

How an enduring debate over health care sparked a now record

Supreme Court enters the lion’s den on Trump tariffs

Supreme Court enters the lion’s den on Trump tariffs

Kaohly Her, first woman and Hmong St. Paul mayor-elect, shares plans for office

Kaohly Her, first woman and Hmong St. Paul mayor-elect, shares plans for office

SNAP benefits will be lower in November for Minnesotans

SNAP benefits will be lower in November for Minnesotans

Book lovers protest proposed cuts to Bemidji Public Library

Book lovers protest proposed cuts to Bemidji Public Library

Kaohly Her wins St. Paul mayor

Kaohly Her wins St. Paul mayor

Minneapolis mayor's race goes into run-off as no winner emerges in first round

Minneapolis mayor's race goes into run-off as no winner emerges in first round

Bob Johnson wins Stearns County commissioner seat

Bob Johnson wins Stearns County commissioner seat

Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins N.J. governor in Tuesday's second victory for Democrats

Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins N.J. governor in Tuesday's second victory for Democrats