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Apple pledges $2.5 billion to combat California's housing crisis
The plan includes $1 billion for a mortgage assistance fund for first-time homebuyers in the state, and $1 billion for an open line of credit to develop "very low- to moderate-income housing."
Klobuchar touts momentum, fundraising in campaign swing through Iowa
Observers say Sen. Amy Klobuchar still has a long way to climb to reach the top tier of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates — but she's well-positioned to capitalize if any of the front-runners trip up.
Vikings' high-powered offense grounded in Kansas City
The Minnesota Vikings should have felt good about their chances against Kansas City on Sunday, especially when their high-scoring offense got the ball back with a lead midway through the fourth quarter. But everything unraveled in spectacular fashion.
Sanders, Omar push ‘working class’ politics at Minneapolis rally
“What we are building is a multi-racial, multi-generational, working-class movement,” Sanders told the crowd at Williams Arena. “We are tired of the exploitation of working people of this country.”
One dead, one seriously wounded in St. Paul shooting
One man is dead and another seriously wounded after a shooting Saturday evening in St. Paul. It's the fourth homicide in the city in a week.
Gretchen Carlson wants to speak freely about Fox News tenure
When Gretchen Carlson heard that NBC News was considering letting people out of their non-disclosure agreements involving alleged sexual misconduct at the network, she couldn't help but think of the NDA she signed with Fox News before her departure three years ago.
Minnesota DVS extends road test hours to weekends
The extended hours, beginning Saturday, are aimed at reducing the ongoing problem of long wait times for new drivers seeking to get their licenses. And state officials say the weekend spots are filling up fast.
Minnesota siblings finish NYC marathon as rare duo team
Sunny Klein and her brother Joe Sommers, who uses a wheelchair, crossed the finish line at the New York City Marathon an hour faster than they had hoped — at just over 5 hours. “It's easy to run when I get to be the legs for someone that's so inspiring,” said Klein.
State conservation officials say there is “virtually no scenario” where they would let a Lakeville-based company pump 500 million gallons a year from one of the state’s oldest aquifers and ship it out by rail.