They were pitched as a way for the Republican congressman to hear from constituents in the 2nd District — but protesters claimed the events, which required tickets to attend, were rigged.
A cadre of environmental and tribal groups camped in downtown St. Paul on Friday and Saturday for an anti-Line 3 rally and to take pledges from people who promise to continue fighting the pipeline, if it's approved.
Ex-Department of Human Services investigator Scott Stillman admitted in 2016 he made false statements about a competing forensics expert. That expert believes Stillman remains angry with DHS and is not credible in alleging massive, widespread fraud.
A provision that would have raised roughly $20 million per year by charging drug manufacturers and distributors a licensing fee failed to make it into a legislative budget deal.
Samples collected from the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore had an average of 170 to 225 pieces of microplastic per kilogram of sand.
Following the speech, audience members gathered to discuss topics such as public safety, fair housing, a minimum wage ordinance, college savings accounts, citywide garbage service and city budgets.
Challenger Mark Haase received more than 65 percent support on the first ballot at Saturday's endorsing convention at Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis.
The American actress arrived to a fanfare and walked down the aisle accompanied part of the way by Prince Charles, and by 10 young page boys and bridesmaids.
Although most of the dead had not been publicly identified Saturday, relatives and acquaintances said the fatalities included a substitute teacher and a foreign exchange student from Pakistan.
There are 65 public stairways left in the city, most dating to the 19th century. They take a lot of work to maintain, but supporters say they're still a vital link to neighborhoods and recreation.
The Legislature was meeting deep into the night in its final weekend, but a deal on the major issues eluded state leaders.
Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed legislation to stiffen penalties for protesters who block freeways and other transportation routes.
A proposed rule designed to deal with nitrate in groundwater could be stopped in its tracks if lawmakers employ a seldom-used law gives them the power to delay adoption.
On a sloppy track similar to the conditions in the Kentucky Derby, Justify improved to 5-0 and will go to the Belmont Stakes in New York on June 9 looking to win the Triple Crown.
Authorities said the two men were on a morning bike ride in the foothills near North Bend when the attack occurred.
The Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, the first black leader of the Episcopal Church in the United States, was hand-picked by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to address their 600 wedding guests.
The team recalled outfielder Jake Cave from Triple-A Rochester. The 25-year-old Cave was in the Twins' lineup Saturday against Milwaukee.
The State Patrol said three eastbound Harley-Davidson motorcycles had to take evasive action to avoid colliding with a westbound pickup truck that crossed the center line.
Officials were assessing how many people were still in the newly threatened area. They were advising people to shelter in place and await further instructions.