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Christopher Columbus, Superstar

Today is Christopher Columbus Day, a federal holiday in which America celebrates the discoverer of this great land. Unfortunately, it is also a day...

Mark Steyn Takes Center Stage At The Guthrie

Standing before stage scenery from the Guthrie’s current production of Romeo and Juliet, Mark Steyn held forth for a bit less than an hour...

Legal Battle Against Southwest LRT Continues

MINNEAPOLIS - A lawsuit from three years ago is the latest hurdle the Metropolitan Council must clear before moving forward with the Southwest Light...

Trump Reinstitutes Religious Freedom in Health Care Provision

WASHINGTON - In a press release Friday, the United States Department of Health and Human Services announced that the Trump administration will be amending...

Walz Picks Far-Left Metro State Rep. as Running Mate

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. - U.S. Rep. Tim Walz announced Thursday evening that State Rep. Peggy Flanagan will join his gubernatorial campaign as the...
State, auditor, race, election, 2018

Candidates Slowly Announcing Bid for Auditor

MINNEAPOLIS -- The race to replace current State Auditor and gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Otto has largely remained quiet - until now. Jack Dickinson, a...
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Senate Comms Specialist Blasts Fellow Republicans in Vegas Aftermath

St. Paul, Minn. - A communications worker for Senate Republicans in Minnesota advocated for strict gun control measures following the massacre at a county...
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Minneapolis City Council Candidates OK With an End to Police

MINNEAPOLIS - Seven candidates for the Minneapolis City Council answered affirmatively when asked on a voter guide if they could envision a world without...
March 4 Trump, Trump

Sentencing for March 4 Trump Protester Hits a Snag

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Events at the Minnesota State Capitol became a reminder for some supporters of President Donald Trump of the violence they...
Edina High School

Edina Teacher Under Investigation Over Child Porn Accusations

EDINA, Minn. - An Edina High School teacher is under criminal investigation over child pornography allegations. Joel Nasset, a 49-year-old social studies teacher, has been...