Local
Reducing juvenile crime in Minnesota will take more counselors, treatment options, panel tells lawmakers
The Legislative Working Group on Youth Interventions, made up of local leaders and law enforcement officials from across the state, recommends broad reforms to combat rising crime.
Politics
What's going on with Dean Phillips? He floats Nikki Haley team-up, attacks Walz and Klobuchar
The Minnesota congressman running for president continues to flip-flop on a potential third-party bid.
Politics
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's presidential primary
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump look to repeat their past Michigan primary victories on Tuesday, when they each face opponents who haven't yet won a contest this year but also show no indication of dropping out.
Politics
Her tax rebate check from Minnesota bounced. Here's what happened.
Checks reissued by the state late last year expired in February.
Politics
Do Minnesotans run for president more often than people from other states?
Residents of the state have played an outsized role in presidential politics — but have never won the presidency.
World
Leaked files show the secret world of China's hackers for hire
Materials posted to a public website last week revealed an eight-year effort to target databases and tap communications in South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India and elsewhere in Asia.
Politics
Legalized sports betting advances at Capitol amid concerns
House panel focused on problematic fallout of expanded gambling in Minnesota.
Politics
Prison for Twin Cities man who assaulted officers during the Jan. 6 insurrection in Washington
After his conviction, Brian Mock continued to perpetuate doubt about the validity of Joe Biden's victory over Donald Trump.
Local
Want a bachelor's degree in 3 years? University of Minnesota Morris is trying to make it easier.
The accelerated studies are part of an effort to boost enrollment at the rural campus that has seen a drop in the number of students in recent years.
Variety
Yuen: The Minneapolis City Council is showing us the dysfunction of disrespectful politics
It's no surprise that the name-calling and personal jabs we've seen in national politics has found its way to our own backyard.
Health
Tax records reveal the lucrative world of COVID misinformation
Contributions and other funds enabled lobbying that deepened their influence in statehouses, courtrooms and communities across the country, a Washington Post analysis shows.
Election
Tad Jude, former Minnesota judge and legislator, announces GOP campaign for Congress
Jude said he thinks the west-suburban Third District is still winnable for Republicans.
Nation
Trump faces warning signs that his fundraising prowess may have limits in 2024 campaign
Donald Trump's legendary ability to raise massive sums of political cash may be on a collision course with a new and unpleasant reality.
Politics
Bill would supersede residential zoning rules across Minnesota
Sweeping zoning changes, similar to the Minneapolis 2040 plan, have some bipartisan support, but opponents say the bill eliminates local control.
Election
Join the Star Tribune's 2024 voter panel
We're committed to covering the 2024 election through the lens of voters across the state. Please us know if you'd like to participate.
Nation
Donald Trump again compares his criminal indictments to imprisonment and death of Putin's top rival
Donald Trump doubled down Tuesday on comparing his criminal indictments to the circumstances of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, the top political opponent of Russia's autocratic leader Vladimir Putin who died in a remote arctic prison after being jailed by the Kremlin leader.
Nation
Hunter Biden's lawyers suggest his case is tainted by claims of ex-FBI informant charged with lying
Hunter Biden 's lawyers suggested Tuesday that claims made by a former FBI informant charged with fabricating a bribery scheme involving the presidential family may have tainted the case against the president's son.
Nation
Michigan Republicans plan dueling conventions for presidential nomination as turmoil continues
Michigan Republicans' clash over leadership of their state party could mean dueling presidential nominating conventions will take place March 2, even though the national Republican Party has said members properly removed former chair Kristina Karamo.
Election
Nikki Haley to visit Minnesota on Monday
This is the first stop from a presidential candidate ahead of Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5.
Nation
New Jersey gov's wife, a US Senate candidate, opposes power plant that he could kill
New Jersey's First Lady Tammy Murphy, who is running for U.S. Senate, said Tuesday she opposes construction of a gas-fired backup power plant in a minority neighborhood already heavily burdened with pollution.
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