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Competitive 1st District race is backdrop to Trump visit
When President Trump arrives in Rochester Thursday evening, he'll be landing in the middle of one of the most competitive congressional races in the country.
Life of law and politics shaped GOP governor hopeful Johnson
Jeff Johnson spent years as a mediator and trainer of lawyers before diving into politics. He believes those skills, including a legal bout with the Grim Reaper, will serve him well if he's elected Minnesota's next governor.
Major conservation program at risk in farm bill draft
Congress' current versions of the new farm bill would slash funding for a conservation program comprising over 70 million acres.
When kids come to see 'Hamilton,' it's noisy downtown
High school students get a chance to see the hit musical, and a few of them take a turn on stage.
'Citizen soldier' Walz honed leadership in uniform
Democrat Tim Walz's 24-year military career is a central part of his background and style as he runs for Minnesota governor.
Twins fire Molitor, eye new manager to 'grow a young team'
Paul Molitor was fired Tuesday as Minnesota Twins manager. He's been offered a new role in the team's organization, the team said Tuesday. An afternoon press conference has been scheduled.
The Glasgow-based synth pop band CHVRCHES will be playing two sold out shows Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the Palace Theater in downtown St. Paul.
Gustavus conference focuses on future of soil in sustaining life
Organizers say there's been a lot of interest in this year's Nobel Conference, with more than 3,000 people registered and thousands more expected to watch the sessions online.
Marine Corps veteran's family wants VA to learn from his suicide
After a federal inquiry found a communications breakdown at the Minneapolis VA around the treatment of a Marine Corps veteran, his family hopes something can be learned from his suicide.