Democrats pound their message: To oust Trump, you must vote
Former President Barack Obama warned that American democracy could falter if President Donald Trump is reelected, a stunning rebuke of his successor that was echoed by Kamala Harris at the Democratic Convention Wednesday night as she embraced her historic role as the first Black woman on a national political ticket.
Ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon charged in border wall scheme
Former White House adviser Steve Bannon was arrested Thursday on charges that he and three others ripped off donors to an online fundraising scheme "We Build The Wall."
Trump appeals as judge OKs Manhattan DA getting tax returns
A federal judge on Thursday cleared the way for Manhattan's top prosecutor to get President Donald Trump's tax returns, rejecting a last-ditch attempt by his lawyers to block a subpoena issued to his accounting firm.
Minneapolis police union president Kroll bashes chief in radio interview
Saying he won't back down, he pledged not to retire any time soon
Another plea for college COVID safety amid more Minn. deaths
Retreat to online classes at three U.S. universities has Minnesota health officials tripling down on their call for caution by local students this fall.
St. Paul woman, 61, found shot dead in backyard of East Side home
The victim's grandchildren were in the home at the time she was shot.
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Minneapolis sued over police funding: City 'is in a crisis'
George Floyd mural outside Cup Foods defaced
Review of Minneapolis off-duty police work being put on hold again
Minnesota private colleges reckon with campus racism
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Fired for racial slur, NASCAR driver visits Floyd memorial, volunteers
Hill rocked in return, Garver injured in 9-3 loss to Brewers
Reeve, Brunson defend ex-Lynx announcer after suspension for tweeting slur
Contract talks between Dalvin Cook, Vikings break off after meeting
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Business
Habitat for Humanity thrift store in New Brighton doubles in size
Schafer: Can a downturn actually be the right time to start a business?
Walz's appeal of Enbridge pipeline decision doesn't sit well with construction unions
Most of Wall Street dips, but tech gains keep S&P; 500 steady
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The new Big Ten commissioner failed on communication, failed on transparency and failed to bring people together.
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Recessions do seem to create more incentive for potential customers to look for cheaper or more efficient ways to do things.
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The NFL can't relax its diligence in trying to manage this safely. But one practice in full pads under a warm August sun felt familiar and reassuring.