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State threatens to terminate nonprofit that oversees 16 charter schools in Minnesota

Oversight failures by Pillsbury United Communities have prompted action by the state Education Department.
April 11, 2025

As Angie Craig decides on U.S. Senate run, both parties eye her swing seat turf

Republicans are not expected to target her southeastern Minnesota House seat if she runs for it again. If she runs for Senate, it’s likely to mean a wide open contest for both parties.
April 10, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar will run for re-election to House seat, closing the door on Senate bid

Omar’s decision narrows the field of possible Democrats considering a run for Senate.
April 10, 2025

Minnesota’s international students fear deportation, being singled out for minor infractions — even a speeding ticket

At least 27 international students from 13 Minnesota colleges and universities have had their visa revoked or immigration records terminated in the last week or so.
April 10, 2025

Tina Smith introduces bill in U.S. Senate to permanently protect BWCAW

Though Smith acknowledges it may be difficult to pass, the measure comes at a time when several Senate Republicans have shown a willingness to break from Trump.
April 10, 2025

Residents in some south metro suburbs are still fed up with mail delays

The complaints continue from Eagan, Lakeville and Apple Valley as President Donald Trump flirts with privatizing the U.S. Postal Service.
April 8, 2025
Emily Sell carries a Christmas package in to the U.S Post Office to ship on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 in downtown Shakopee, Minn. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER • renee.jones@startribune.com

Trump says the US will hold direct talks with Iran; Tehran says they'll be indirect negotiations

President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. will hold direct talks with Iran about its nuclear program, while warning the Iranians they would be in ''great danger'' if the talks don't succeed in persuading them to abandon their nuclear weapons program. For its part, Tehran confirmed talks would happen but insisted they would be indirect discussions through a mediator.
April 8, 2025

As more cameras are coming to nab school bus stop arm scofflaws, lawmaker eyes reduced penalty

A state representative says he wants to eliminate a mandatory minimum fine for motorists who pass school buses illegally.
April 7, 2025

Minnesota Senate president sought funding for nonprofit run by legal client, and for former employer

Senate President Bobby Joe Champion temporarily stepped down as chair of an ethics subcommittee on Monday and asked the panel to determine whether there was a conflict.
April 7, 2025

Court of Appeals sends request to release police video of Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s arrest back to district court

Mitchell has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges tied to an alleged break-in at her late father’s house
April 7, 2025

St. Paul businesses seek millions to mitigate road construction pain

Businesses are seeking $2.2 million as the Minnesota Department of Transportation has closed a major East Side street.
April 7, 2025
A closed street with orange construction barriers on the sidewalk and at an intersection. A maroon awning on a building reads "Shops on Arcade."

Minnesota cities scramble as Trump cuts threaten infrastructure projects

Federal money for a number of projects across Minnesota remain in question as Republicans look to cut spending.
April 7, 2025
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