St. Paul police issue public safety alert for sexual assault suspect
An arrest warrant has been issued for Eduart Gomez Ochoa, 27, in connection with an attempted kidnapping and burglary incident Thursday.
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Trump, seeking to help Maine Sen. Susan Collins, exempts some Canadian imports from his 50% tariffs
President Donald Trump, seeking to help Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a tough reelection battle in Maine, is exempting some imports — including plywood sheets, packing crates and some machinery — from the 50% tariffs he slapped on $20 billion worth of Canadian products over the summer. The changes will take effect…
Minnesota sues L’Oréal for selling toxic hair products to Black girls and women
Attorney General Keith Ellison claims that the iconic French beauty brand knowingly marketed chemical hair relaxer products that increased cancer risk.
Anonymous group targeting Klobuchar has ties to a wider network of dark money
An Ohio attorney has formed groups in several states that distributed political donations that can’t be tracked. Minnesota Democrats filed a complaint calling for the group’s disclosure.
Rep. Ilhan Omar fires back after Trump accuses her of using an alias
The president accused the Minnesota lawmaker of using a “fake name,” which Omar strongly denied.
Yes, homeless Minnesotans can vote: Campaign raises awareness
Catholic Charities involves board members who’ve experienced homelessness as part of its voting awareness outreach.
Promises aside, is America great yet?
The country's greatness depends on electing people who deserve our trust, not those making the most empty promises.
Outside spending nears $2 billion – and the biggest groups pull further ahead
Citizens United set the stage for massive outside spending to pour into campaigns through PACs — including one with a post office box at a UPS store in Minnesota.
Are voters meh on Operation Metro Surge? Tax cuts under Klobuchar? Thoughts on the governor debates
Two governor debates in Minnesota might have helped Republican Lisa Demuth, but Klobuchar made sure to mention Metro Surge. Do voters care?
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about involvement in investigation into Hunter Biden's laptop
Two former FBI officials were charged Friday with lying to Congress about their involvement in investigating Hunter Biden's laptop in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election, the latest in a series of splashy and politically charged actions the Justice Department has undertaken ahead of next month's midterm…
D.C. Memo: As midterm election nears, corruption tops voter concerns, beating out inflation, healthcare
From deepfake ads to a waterfall of polls, campaign season is getting wild. Plus: Voters put government corruption top of mind; feds to pay farmers for high diesel prices; Omar moving from D.C. home after raid, and more.
Roper: Can this Minneapolis City Hall marriage be saved?
A family therapist offers some practical tips on rebooting relations between Mayor Jacob Frey and City Council President Elliott Payne.
Yesterday was Thursday (Thursday), today it is Friday (Friday)
Plus: Feds stop cooperating with OMS investigations; Snow?! In this economy?!; and more in your Minnesota news roundup.
How Operation Metro Surge changed the Minnesota media landscape for good
From safety trainings once reserved for conflict zones to a sense of camaraderie over competition, local newsrooms adapted and evolved.
Matt Little and Eric Pratt are offering clear choices in a quiet race for Congress
The result of the race for Angie Craig's seat will show whether the 2nd District remains 'purple' or has shifted decisively to the Democratic column.
Rep. Ilhan Omar says she will move out of her Washington, DC, home after federal search
The Minnesota Democrat told MS NOW that the attention brought on by the raid has made her feel unsafe there.