Voter turn out for primary highest since 1982
Voter turnout across Minnesota called "unusually high," making some elections officials wonder what November will bring.
It's Walz vs. Johnson in the governor's race
Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson won the GOP primary and U.S. Rep. Tim Walz won the DFL race. The two will face off in November, in a match to decide the next Minnesota governor.
The next star of 'Mulan' is a guy who grew up in St. Paul
Doua Moua, who appeared in Clint Eastwood's "Gran Torino," has reportedly been cast as one of Mulan's fellow soldiers in the live-action version of the 1998 animated hit. The film opens March 27, 2020.
Political scientist analyzes primary results across Minnesota
The results are in from Minnesota's primary elections — and there's a lot to mull over, even for those of us who consider ourselves political junkies.
Catholic sexual abuse crisis deepens as authorities lag in response
History, legal issue and doctrine all contribute to the continuing failure of Catholic authorities to recognize and respond more effectively to sexual abuse scandals.
Scuba diver dies in Washington County
The death of a scuba diver pulled from a lake in Washington County is under investigation.
Scientists investigating 'unprecedented' algae bloom in Lake Superior
Researchers are investigating a major algal bloom that surfaced last week in Lake Superior between Duluth and the Apostle Islands. The blooms only started appearing in Lake Superior in 2012. Scientists are investigating why.
White House admits error for false claim on black employment
Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters that Obama created only 195,000 jobs for African-Americans during his tenure compared to Trump's 700,000 new jobs in two years. The U.S. economy added about 3 million jobs for black workers under Obama.
'I remember him 100 times a day': Father of teen fatally shot by deputies calls for change
The father of a Chanhassen teen shot and killed by Carver County deputies last month wants a broad investigation of the incident and is calling for changes in mental health care.
Nearly a year after Maria, Puerto Rico officials claim power is totally restored
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority says all homes without power from the devastating hurricane now have electricity. Other reports say some residents are still waiting.
Defiant as Trump rages, Omarosa says she won't be silenced
The former White House aide continued to unleash scathing criticism of President Trump, saying he's in mental decline and unfit to be president, and is intentionally sowing racial division.
Death toll hits 39 in Italy bridge collapse; blame begins
The collapse of the Morandi Bridge sent dozens of cars and three trucks plunging as much as 150 feet to the ground Tuesday as many Italian families were on the road ahead of Wednesday's major summer holiday. The collapse took place after a violent storm.
Vermont Democrat Christine Hallquist is first transgender nominee for governor
Christine Hallquist is the first openly transgender candidate in the U.S. to win a major party's nomination for governor. Primaries were also decided Tuesday in Connecticut, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Nope, those aren't mailboxes: Paris rolls out sidewalk urinals
The urinals are not at all subtle. They're bright red and placed in heavily trafficked areas -- for example, directly next to the Seine near the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Minn., South African choirs merge traditions -- and languages -- in Johannesburg
The Minnesota Chorale and the Gauteng Choristers rehearsed Monday for what is likely to be a historic concert at the end of the week.
DNC reviewing domestic abuse allegations against deputy chair Keith Ellison
In its first statement on the allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison, the national Democratic Party says, "All allegations of domestic abuse are disturbing and should be taken seriously."
Judge rules in favor of Minnesota woman bitten by police dog
A Minnesota federal judge says a woman bitten by a police dog last year deserves a jury award because the St. Paul officer handling the animal was reckless.
2 found guilty in Wisconsin pipeline protest case
Jurors have convicted two people of disorderly conduct and obstructing an officer following a protest at Enbridge Energy's Line 3 construction site in Wisconsin last summer.
Report IDs over 1,000 victims of priest abuse in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania grand jury says its investigation of clergy sexual abuse identified more than 1,000 child victims.
Feds urge states to encourage cheaper health plans off insurance exchanges
The government suggests that insurers offer plans off the health law marketplaces that don't have surcharges added last year to make up for a cut in federal funding.