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In Rochester, a legislative race that could make or break party control at the Capitol
An open seat has attracted two candidates: On the right, a well-known former representative and on the left, a teacher and political newcomer. It’s among races that could tip party control at the state Legislature.
St. Paul City Council president not ready to call for Mayor's resignation
St. Paul City Council President Rebecca Noecker talked with MPR News host Clay Masters to react to the release of a report into the investigation of misconduct allegations against Mayor Kaohly Her.
Minnesota has new K-12 academic health standards. What will they look like in the classroom?
The Director of Training and Education at the Center for Healthy Youth Development at the University of Minnesota explains the newly approved state K-12 academic health standards.
As Rochester builds Destination Medical Center, some businesses say they're falling off the map
The construction of Rochester’s new rapid bus transit line is taking a toll on many businesses. Some have closed, and many of the remaining shops and restaurants say they are just barely hanging on.
Man arrested in St. Paul among 8 deported to Somalia from Guantanamo Bay
U.S. immigration authorities on Thursday deported a group of eight Somali men who’d been held for about a month at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Among them was Adam Abdullah, 31, who has no criminal record and was working legally in Minnesota while seeking asylum.
Polls show a snapshot of Minnesota's political landscape
All Things Considered host Clay Masters and the MPR News politics team break down a week in Minnesota politics with a recap of the latest polling data.