Mohrman, Kaardal & Erickson Attorney Erick Kaardal announces the filing of the lawsuit at the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., on Monday, June 5, 201

Legal Marijuana Now Party fights to keep its major party status before Minnesota Supreme Court

The DFL Party filed a petition arguing LMN failed to meet legal requirements to be certified as a major party.
The sun shines on the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, as Gov. Tim Walz and top legislative leaders continued their budge
Politics

DFL disavows endorsed House candidate accused of harassing GOP incumbent

April 15
Judd Hoff has a long criminal history, including felony second-degree assault for wielding a machete during an argument.
Former President Donald Trump speaks after hearing at New York Criminal Court, Monday, March 25, 2024, in New York.
Nation

Trump declines to endorse a national abortion ban. He says limits should be left to the states

April 8
Former President Donald Trump said Monday he believes abortion limits should be left to the states, outlining his position in a video in which he declined to endorse a national ban after months of mixed messages and speculation.
President Joe Biden, pictured here in July 2021, plans to tout his administration’s alternative broad-based student-debt relief plan on Monday, acco
Nation

Biden promotes 'life-changing' student loan relief in Wisconsin as he rallies younger voters

April 8
President Joe Biden said Monday that more than 30 million borrowers would see ''life-changing'' relief from his new plan to ease their student loan debt burdens, a fresh attempt by the Democratic president to follow through on a campaign pledge that could buoy his standing with younger voters.
FILE -- Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, addresses the committee's spring dinner, in Washington,
Politics

Campaign check: Emmer falsely claims Biden chose Easter for Trans Day of Visibility

April 2
Emmer's posts also said the president banned children from using religious symbols at the White House egg art contest, but that happened under Trump as well.
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Election

How the Star Tribune is covering the 2024 election

April 3
Our mission this election cycle is to provide the facts and context you need. Here's how we'll do that.
Voters fill out their ballots Nov. 8, 2022, at Emerson Dual Language School in Minneapolis.
Politics

Minnesota's 2024 political dates to watch

February 13
There are many critical dates to remember in the lead-up to the presidential election in November.
Election

Join the Star Tribune's 2024 voter panel

February 21
We're committed to covering the 2024 election through the lens of voters across the state. Please us know if you'd like to participate.
Nation

Biden is off on details of his uncle's WWII death as he calls Trump unfit to lead the military

April 17
President Joe Biden on Wednesday misstated key details about his uncle's death in World War II as he honored the man's wartime service and said Donald Trump was unworthy of serving as commander in chief.

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