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Unsealed divorce records do not include any allegations that U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison abused his former wife, but in one document he claims he was a "domestic abuse victim."

Money pours in to top races and the Supreme Court's chief justice visits.

Pot sales begin Wednesday in Canada, which is only the second country after Uruguay to legalize the drug for recreational use.

Speaking at the University of Minnesota on Tuesday, Roberts said the Supreme Court's role is to be an independent arbiter of the U.S. Constitution.

Incumbent Republican Rep. Tom Emmer is campaigning for re-election in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District, with Democrat Ian Todd aiming to flip the district for the DFL. Not sure who to vote for? Take our quiz to see how you align on the issues.

Chief Justice John Roberts is interviewed by University of Minnesota law professor Robert Stein for the 2018 Stein Lecture.

Incumbent Republican Rep. Tom Emmer is campaigning for re-election in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District, with Democrat Ian Todd aiming to flip the district for the DFL. The two will meet for a debate Oct. 19. Ask your question now to help shape this debate.

President Donald Trump Tuesday criticized rapidly mounting global condemnation of Saudi Arabia over the case of missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi, warning of a rush to judgment.

Ilhan Omar and Jennifer Zielinski are campaigning in an open-seat race to represent Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. Not sure how to vote? Try this quiz.

Republican Greg Ryan and Susan Pendergast Sindt with the Legal Marijuana Now party are challenging Democrat Rep. Betty McCollum for her seat in Congress. Undecided on how to vote? Try our quiz.

When Minnesotans go to the polls to pick their next governor, they will also be voting for the state's next lieutenant governor. But what is their job description?

Kim Ellison, the ex-wife of U.S. House Rep. Keith Ellison, made a public plea Tuesday that the couple’s divorce records should remain private. But the state appeals court disagreed.

A state agency's decision could put pressure on St. Louis County to release emails regarding commissioner and congressional candidate Pete Stauber, although the opinion isn't legally binding.

Incumbent Democrat Rep. Collin Peterson and Republican candidate Dave Hughes will meet for a live debate on MPR News Oct. 19 at 11:30 a.m. What question do you have for the candidates?

Democrat Rep. Collin Peterson, who has represented Minnesota's 7th Congressional District since 1991, is facing off with Republican candidate Dave Hughes for the seat. Not sure who to vote for? Take our quiz to see which candidate with whom you most align.

The federal deficit ballooned to $779 billion in the fiscal year just ended — a remarkable tide of red ink for a country not mired in recession or war.

Ilhan Omar and Jennifer Zielinski are after the 5th District's open seat in Congress now that Keith Ellison has decided to step down and run for Minnesota attorney general.

Democrats generally raised more money than their Republican opponents in the past few months to run for Congress and the U.S. Senate, but spending by outside groups dwarfs what candidates have pulled in.

As the president and Elizabeth Warren trade jabs over her Native American roots, the Cherokee Nation secretary of state tells NPR they should instead be looking into the needs of Indian country.

Democrat Rep. Betty McCollum, who's been in Congress for 18 years, faces the same challengers she did in 2016: Republican Greg Ryan and Susan Pendergast Sindt with the Legal Marijuana Now party. Here's where they stand on the issues.