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Minneapolis

Sanders draws raucous crowd, but health questions linger

Even as he excited the crowd with his trademark appeal to a more egalitarian America, Sanders will likely face a tougher contest than his landslide Minnesota victory four years ago in the presidential primary.
November 4, 2019
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ilhan Omar at a Sanders rally at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019.
Politics

Here are the inherent problems with polls

A common refrain is that President Donald Trump defied the polls. It's really only half right.
November 2, 2019
House Speaker Melissa Hortman. Republican House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt came onto the House floor Monday morning. He talked with other Republican legislators and House Speaker Melissa Hortman on the last regular day of the legislative session as they plot out what comes next with a special session certain. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Monday, May 20, 2019
Politics

Met Council chair resigning after 10 months on the job

Nora Slawik is the second member of the cabinet of DFL Gov. Tim Walz to leave during his first year, while a third was issued a formal reprimand.
November 2, 2019
File photo: Nora Slawik was named chair of the Metropolitan Council by Governor Tim Walz at the State Capitol in St. Paul on December 18, 2018. She announced her resignation Friday.
Politics

Minnesota Republican Party executive director resigns

Kevin Poindexter has served as executive director since May 2018.
October 31, 2019
Kevin Poindexter
Politics

Vaping epidemic complicates pot legalization in Minnesota

Supporters say rigorously regulated market would actually make both safer.
October 31, 2019
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Politics

Rep. Tim Mahoney, St. Paul fixture, retiring after two decades

The retirement at the end of 2020 will bring to a close a 22-year career in the Legislature.
October 31, 2019
Tim Mahoney; Minnesota District 67A State representative; Democrat; 2014.myVote id: 54062
East Metro

Battle brews over the state-ordered shutdown of Water Gremlin plant

While some employees demonstrated with their children at the Capitol to reopen the plant, others who had worked there have spoken out about fears of illness and health risks.
October 30, 2019
Jamokia Curry worked at Water Gremlin for two years and left this August. His daughter Ja'Naea, pictured, has tested high for lead. They are photographed together outside their home in St. Paul, Minn., on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.
Politics

Legislators vow to crack down on teen vaping in 2020 session

Both parties plan measures to get nicotine products out of the hands of teenagers.
October 29, 2019
Yasiel Santiago-Castillo, a senior at Henry Sibley High School, held a vaping device disguised as a hoodie drawstring. On his left is Rep. Laurie Halverson, D-Eagan. Joined by students from Henry Sibley High School, Minnesota House DFL lawmakers introduced a new comprehensive plan to prevent youth tobacco use on Monday, Oct. 28.
Politics

Vaping epidemic complicates pot legalization in Minnesota

Supporters say rigorously regulated market would actually make both safer.
October 31, 2019
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Politics

Rep. Tim Mahoney, St. Paul fixture, retiring after two decades

The retirement at the end of 2020 will bring to a close a 22-year career in the Legislature.
October 31, 2019
Tim Mahoney; Minnesota District 67A State representative; Democrat; 2014.myVote id: 54062
East Metro

Battle brews over the state-ordered shutdown of Water Gremlin plant

While some employees demonstrated with their children at the Capitol to reopen the plant, others who had worked there have spoken out about fears of illness and health risks.
October 30, 2019
Jamokia Curry worked at Water Gremlin for two years and left this August. His daughter Ja'Naea, pictured, has tested high for lead. They are photographed together outside their home in St. Paul, Minn., on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.
Politics

Legislators vow to crack down on teen vaping in 2020 session

Both parties plan measures to get nicotine products out of the hands of teenagers.
October 29, 2019
Yasiel Santiago-Castillo, a senior at Henry Sibley High School, held a vaping device disguised as a hoodie drawstring. On his left is Rep. Laurie Halverson, D-Eagan. Joined by students from Henry Sibley High School, Minnesota House DFL lawmakers introduced a new comprehensive plan to prevent youth tobacco use on Monday, Oct. 28.
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