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4 seek to lead Minnesota Republicans during critical time
Who will lead is a big decision for the party, which is hoping next year to win its first statewide race in more than a decade.
It's Congress's turn to respond to President Trump's tax proposal that calls for tax cuts across the board. It's short on details, but one item that potentially has bipartisan support is lowering the corporate tax rate.
Art Hounds: The birth of the cancan in 'Le Petit Moulin'
This week on Art Hounds, Collide Theatrical Dance Company takes audiences to a Parisian nightclub, community theaters compete in AACTFest, and Kiese Laymon reads at The Loft.
Hodges rescinds appointment of north Minneapolis precinct inspector
Hours after her police chief announced staff changes, Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges overruled Chief Janee Harteau on one of them. Harteau said Thursday she was disappointed by the mayor's move.
Happy birthday to Replacements' Chris Mars
Mars left the band in 1990 and released several solo albums, before dropping out of the industry to devote himself full time to painting.
Stephan Pastis casts 'Pearls' before everyone
The creator of a quirky comic strip explains that he started cartooning as a way to get out of practicing law.