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It's still unclear how much money the Super Bowl will bring Minnesota

Projections of Minnesota's potential haul range from $500 million to much less, around $120 million.

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HHS Religious Freedom Division draws praise, alarm in Minnesota

The Trump administration has created a new Health and Human Services Department "Civil Rights" division that is fueling both praise and alarm in Minnesota.

Richfield, police union clash over punishment of officer who slapped a 19-year-old

Richfield's attorney Marylee Abrams told members of a three-judge panel that officer Nate Kinsey's reinstatement poses a public safety risk. However, Kinsey's attorney says he's no threat.

Name change approved for Mpls. lake named after slavery supporter Calhoun

The state of Minnesota has approved changing the name of Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis to its original Dakota Indian name of Bde Maka Ska.

Tax law gives unexpected break to farmers who sell to co-ops

Lawmakers say they didn't intend to give a competitive advantage to co-ops. But it's not clear they can rework the legislation given the partisan divide on Capitol Hill.

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Confusion reigns as GOP scrambles to avert a government shutdown

The president indicated in a morning tweet that he opposed House Republicans' bill to extend long-term funding for a popular children's health care program as part of a short-term spending agreement.

Guthrie vows to investigate harassment claims

A woman who worked as a carpenter in the scene shop posted a resignation letter on Facebook, alleging that she had been harassed and prevented from reporting it.

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