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President Obama says he plans to pick a Supreme Court nominee following the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, setting up a confrontation with Republicans who control the Senate.
St. Paul settles lawsuit over skyway stun gun arrest
Chris Lollie argued in the lawsuit police violated his constitutional rights by arresting him without reasonable suspicion.
“For far too long, we have forced tens of thousands of hard-working parents to make an impossible choice: to spend time with their newborn or recently adopted child, or earn the money they need to care for their families,” Dayton said.
What does ‘the establishment’ mean to you?
"It's kind of what we used to call 'The Man,' when you are against The Man," said Nathan Gonzales, editor and publisher of the Rothenberg and Gonzales Political Report. "The establishment has become 'The Man.'"
Minneapolis panel backs new term for Harteau as police chief
A key Minneapolis City Council committee on Wednesday gave unanimous approval to the reappointment of Police Chief Janee Harteau.
Are you pleased with the New Hampshire primary results?
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders rode a wave of voter frustration with American politics to commanding victories in Tuesday's New Hampshire primaries.
John Kasich took the most votes out of Dixville Notch early Tuesday morning, but it is expected to be a good night for Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump in New Hampshire.
Photos: Bemidji celebrates water in all its frozen forms
Unusually mild temperatures attracted crowds to ski, fish, curl -- and swim -- during Bemidji's Winterfest celebration this past weekend.
Kids on board as school bus hits parked cars in St. Paul
No significant injuries were reported from the Monday morning crash. Police are investigating how the driver lost control, but there are no indications drugs or alcohol were factors.