Minnesota AG sues online lenders offering 'predatory' loans, high interest rates

When consumers reviewed loan documents or complained about the interest, they were often told that Minnesota law capping rates does not apply because the lenders operate online and are owned by Native American tribes.

Biden’s Minnesota trip serves as a show of political force against primary challenger Dean Phillips

President Joe Biden is headed to Minnesota to visit a family-run farm south of Minneapolis and hold a fundraiser featuring many of the state’s top Democrats, demonstrating political clout on the home turf of his new 2024 primary challenger, Rep. Dean Phillips.

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President Joe Biden will highlight his administration's investments in rural America during a visit Wednesday to a Minnesota farm.

President Biden to highlight 'rural investments' during Minnesota visit

White House officials say President Joe Biden will highlight his administration's investments in rural America during a visit this week to a Minnesota farm.

Donald Trump's relationship with far-right groups under scrutiny during 'insurrection' trial in Colorado

An extremism expert testified Tuesday that the former president has a close relationship with far-right extremists and that they clearly interpreted his calls to protest the certification of President Joe Biden’s win on Jan. 6, 2021, as a call to arms.

Lawyers argue whether Constitution’s ‘insurrection’ clause blocks Donald Trump from 2024 ballot

Lawyers for a group of Colorado voters are focusing on the January 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol and former President Donald Trump’s words and actions in a hearing that could determine whether the Constitution’s insurrection clause bars Trump from running again for the White House.

Trump gag order in federal 2020 election interference case: What he can and can't say

The gag order in Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case in Washington bars him and anyone else involved in the case from making public statements targeting prosecutors, court staff or “any reasonably foreseeable witness.”

Minneapolis officials celebrate as Nicollet Ave. reconnection moves closer to reality

The end is in sight for the former Kmart store in south Minneapolis. Soon, for the first time in decades, Minneapolis’ Nicollet Avenue will be reconnected, and many in the community could not be happier about that.

Chilling decor: West St. Paul neighborhood braces for frosty Halloween

With Halloween right around the corner, one block on Sperl Street in West St. Paul is decked out with skeletons for the holiday. But with the change in weather, it feels like Mother Nature may have a bone to pick with Minnesota.

MPD 3rd Precinct: Minneapolis Mayor offers new, ‘just right’ location option

Following continued indecision on where to create a new 3rd Precinct for the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has proposed yet another option - one he says will cost less, and open sooner than others presented.

Rep. Dean Phillips announces run for presidency
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Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips announces his bid for presidency. Phillips will be challenging his fellow democrat President Biden, but most democrats are necessarily happy he is running.

Elon Musk at Twitter: 1 year later, X struggles with misinformation, usage decline

Elon Musk has dismantled many core features of Twitter, but what X will become, and whether Elon Musk can achieve his ambition of turning it into an “everything app" that everyone uses, remains unclear.

Rep. Dean Phillips launches primary challenge against Biden, says Democrats need to focus on future

For months, Dean Phillips has been calling for a Democratic primary challenge to President Joe Biden. He’s drawn no public interest from governors, lawmakers, and other would-be alternatives.

Tom Emmer drops bid for House speaker

Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.

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Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer has abruptly withdrawn his bid to become the next House speaker hours after winning the internal party nomination when it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues following comments by former president Donald Trump.