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Dayton to release supplemental budget proposal Tuesday
Dayton says his proposal includes some modest spending increases and middle-income tax cuts. He's also suggested that his spending recommendations will include initiatives aimed at the state's racial economic disparities.
Wage theft hits lowest paid workers hardest
Millions of workers have had their wages stolen by their employers, a crime that has victimized employees ranging from NFL cheerleaders to janitors.
Longtime Minnesota Congressman Martin Sabo dies at 78
Martin Sabo served 28 years in the U.S. House. Before being elected to Congress, Sabo served 18 years in the Minnesota Legislature, where he was first elected in 1960 at age 22.
The band is out with new music and a feature film.
Stakes rising in high school boys basketball tournament
The Minnesota boys high school basketball tournament continues today with games at Target Center in Minneapolis.
March temps way above average so far in Minnesota
March temperatures in Minnesota are way above normal so far.
DNR wants limited ban on lead shot; some hunters opposed
The DNR says the plan is meant to reduce the amount of lead deposited on public hunting lands, which officials say poisons waterfowl.
Red Lake boys basketball continues winning tradition in state tournament
The Red Lake Warriors boys basketball team is buoyed by a loyal fan base that traveled to the Twin Cities by the hundreds and was pulled together by tragedy.
Jodzio's love of short stories animates 'Knockout'
The Minneapolis writer likes to explore a funny thought, but then abandon it before it gets old.