The long-ago controversy in southern Minnesota came up in a debate between candidates for a Minnesota legislative seat.

Shifting Nicollet Mall’s bus routes is a good idea. Then we can turn our attention where it belongs – to its street life.

Minnesotan Seitu K. Jones uses art, including images of collard greens, to connect African American traditions to Africa.

From Fortune 500 companies to local governments, Minnesota organizations are spending more as they seek influence in the nation's capital.

Plus: Federal and local authorities team up against teen violence; Gummy bear ... brats; and more in your Minnesota news roundup.

The effort has opened a broader political fight over the extent of fraud and the administration’s response to it.

As leaders of Minnesota nonprofits, we support oversight focused on documented vulnerabilities rather than broad restrictions on programs.

Both candidates have taken swings at addressing the east metro’s water pollution concerns, but their influence may be limited.

Plus: Kings? No. Votes? Yes; Her/Henry update; Rochester metro? Booming; and more in your Minnesota news roundup.

WASHINGTON – He’s still the underdog but there are indications that Democrat Jake Johnson’s campaign against Rep. Brad Finstad surged over the summer. According to the latest reports filed with the ...

Some experts link the jump in diesel prices to the U.S. war with Iran, which has been going on since February.