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.

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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.

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FEC filings also show modest fundraising in the race for Angie Craig’s seat while Tom Emmer has donated $22 million to GOPers ...

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

Despite politicization, a majority of liberals and conservatives feel government investment in scientific research is worthwhile for society.