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Franken says Sessions must resign if he lied under oath
Questions by Minnesota's Franken during confirmation hearing resurface and now have Sessions under scrutiny
Sen. Klobuchar: If AG Sessions lied, he must resign
Sen. Klobuchar: If AG Sessions lied, he must resign

New chair wants to make Ellison 'face of Democratic Party'
As deputy chairman, Ellison will keep Mpls. in spotlight.

Rep. Keith Ellison to stay in Congress after loss in DNC race
Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez beat U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison in a closely fought race to lead the Democratic Party as it tries to figure out how to take on GOP President Trump.

Rep. Keith Ellison in tight race in today's vote to lead DNC
For DNC chair hopefuls, the race could be won by just a few votes

Rep. Keith Ellison courts last-minute support ahead of DNC vote
The Minnesota Democratic congressman is putting his career on the line in the race for party chairman this weekend.

Trump compliments Rep. Ellison because he predicted election win
President Trump compliments Rep. Keith Ellison because he didn't downplay him

Klobuchar seeks open inquiry on Trump's possible Russia ties
Sen. Amy Klobuchar is diving into the boiling controversy over Russia and President Donald Trump, vowing to leverage what she said are strong alliances with her Republican colleagues to push for an independent investigation.

Paulsen, emboldened by GOP rule but skeptical of Trump, targets tax reform
Minnesota companies fighting border tax plan that Paulsen supports; he hopes for 'win-win'
Sen. Klobuchar meets with court nominee Judge Gorsuch
Sen. Klobuchar meets with SCOTUS nominee Judge Gorsuch

Minnesotans flooding Congress with calls as Trump makes waves
Trump's executive orders and Cabinet nominations have brought a flood of new contact with Minnesota's members of Congress

Stanek praises Trump after White House meeting: 'It was what can he do for us'
Hennepin County sheriff, now leading national group, talks opioids and immigration with Trump at White House

DFL spat: Rep. McCollum blasts Rep. Nolan over BWCA mining request
Rep. McCollum blasts Rep. Nolan over Boundary Waters area

Franken spars with Republicans at nomination hearing
Franken, who has already announced he is voting against Attorney General nominee Sen. Jeff Sessions, was angry with the way Sen. Ted Cruz portrayed Franken in a hearing he did not attend.
Sens. Klobuchar and Franken wary on SCOTUS nominee
Sens. Klobuchar and Franken wary on SCOTUS nominee
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Minnesota consequences expected in Trump's freeze of environmental cleanup funds
Halt to federal funds could affect cleanup of contaminated sites, air quality control.
MN Secretary of State: Trump's claims on voter fraud "false" and "irresponsible"
MN Secretary of State: Trump's claims on voter fraud "false" and "irresponsible"
Mixed reactions among Minn. politicians on Keystone, Dakota Access pipelines
Mixed messages on Keystone pipeline among MN politicians

Immense crowds in Washington, elsewhere protest Trump over women's rights
Millions rally in historic protests against Trump.

Minnesotans in Congress split by party in reaction to Trump speech
Minn. Republicans in DC strike upbeat note, but Democrats hear little to like from Trump

Franken to vote against Trump education secretary nominee
Sen. Franken to vote against Education Secretary nominee

Ellison says he's got what it takes to turn Democratic Party around
In D.C. debate before leaders, Minnesota congressman touts his organizing track record.

Franken's role in Trump's Washington is a work in progress
Senator says he'll take life with Trump, GOP majority "one day at a time."

Sens. Klobuchar, Franken will say no to AG nominee Sessions
Sens. Klobuchar, Franken will say no to AG nominee Sessions

Rep. Walz, poised for top VA post, prepares to fight privatization of care
Top Democratic spot may bring conflict with GOP on privatizing veterans' care.

Rep. Walz clears first hurdle to be top Dem on VA Committee
Rep. Walz clears first hurdle to be top Dem on VA Committee

Jason Lewis goes to Washington — and now has to govern
Lewis faces the biggest test of his political career as he must rapidly transition from radio provocateur into a full-time member of Congress.

Klobuchar will run for third Senate term, not for governor
In an interview with the Star Tribune, Amy Klobuchar acknowledged that many DFLers asked her to run for governor instead of Senate re-election. But she said it's not the right time to walk away from Washington.

Minnesota awaits possible U.S. spending on transportation
The issue is expected to garner bipartisan support, but the details of any plan are hazy. Across the nation, elected leaders are scrambling to find ways to pay for road and bridge repair.

Rep. Keith Ellison faces formidable competitor in Obama admin Perez
Rep. Keith Ellison faces formidable competitor in Obama admin Perez
Rep. Keith Ellison's use of Twitter account questioned
Rep. Keith Ellison's use of Twitter account questioned

Sen. Franken's 'Giant of the U.S. Senate' book hits stands May 30
Sen. Al Franken's "Giant of the U.S. Senate" book hits stands May 30

Klobuchar, Emmer urge Trump to keep Obama's Cuba policies
The Minnesotans are among congressional leaders hoping to forestall a reversal of progress in U.S.-Cuban relations over the last two years.

Sen. Franken gets a Trump chia, Klobuchar gets a moose mug in Senate gift exchange
Franken's Senate Santa gift exchange had 59 senators participating in exchanging gifts -- in a mostly bipartisan fashion.

Rep. Keith Ellison: I will resign my seat if I win DNC chair
U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison will vacate his congressional seat if he wins the chairman job at the Democratic National Committee, and he conceded that a full-time chair is what the party wanted after the losses of the 2016 elections.

If Rep. Ellison steps down, a Minneapolis special election next year
If Rep. Ellison steps down, a Minneapolis special election next year

Keith Ellison opens the door to leaving House for DNC post
Speaking in Denver to state Democratic Party chairs, Ellison said the DNC job is more important than his seat in Congress, though he continued to insist that he could do both.
Liberal Jewish group defends Rep. Keith Ellison in light of criticism of previous comments
Liberal Jewish group defends Rep. Keith Ellison in light of criticism of previous comments
Klobuchar, Franken among most productive senators for number of bills passed
Klobuchar, Franken among most productive senators for number of bills passed

Reeling Democrats ponder if Rep. Ellison is right pick to lead
The Fifth District congressman says economic populism belongs at core of party's message. But his campaign is facing stiff resistance, including from the White House.

Minnesota native celebrates GOP job well done
Kevin McLaughlin, deputy executive director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, essentially had one charge: Keep the upper chamber in Republican hands.

Rep. Keith Ellison tries to clarify his relationship with Israel
Rep. Keith Ellison tries to clarify his relationship with Israel
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Ellison launches bid to run the national Democratic Party
Minneapolis Democrat says turnout is key going forward.

Ellison in the running to head up the DNC
He's expected to decide Monday whether or not to seek the chairmanship.

Sanders, Schumer back Rep. Keith Ellison for DNC chair
Rep. Keith Ellison silent on potential DNC bid

Rick Nolan wins again over Stewart Mills in tight, expensive Minn. Eighth District race
The battle for Minnesota's northeastern congressional district could come down to mere thousands of votes in what is expected to be among the state's closest U.S. House races.

Trump takes swipe at Somali 'problems' in Minnesota rally; Clinton backers go door to door
In the critical final 100 hours of the campaign, thousands turned out to hear Trump at the airport as Clinton campaigned in Ohio and supporters in Minnesota got a boost from Sen. Al Franken and U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum.

Mills, Nolan battle to win over anxious DFLers in state's tightest race for Congress
New economy tests party loyalties in 8th District.

Affordable Care Act takes center stage in Walz-Hagedorn battle for Congress
Rep. Tim Walz would revisit it, while challenger Jim Hagedorn would repeal it.

2016 Minnesota Poll: 54% say Clinton not truthful about her e-mail
A majority in the Star Tribune Minnesota Poll also say recent leaks of her paid speeches and hacked e-mails are damaging to her presidential bid.

Minnesota Poll: Voters split on Trump's 'rigged' election claims
Statewide, 47 percent of those polled think Trump was wrong to question the legitimacy of the U.S. election system, and the divide is widened by geography.

Outside cash floods rematch of Rick Nolan and Stewart Mills
The intense spending highlights that both sides believe the northern Minnesota district is winnable and could become critical in the battle for U.S. House control.
Wikileaks: Sen. Klobuchar on list of veep considerations
Wikileaks: Sen. Klobuchar on list of veep considerations

Obama endorses Paulsen challenger Terri Bonoff in new video
Obama says they need more people like the Minnetonka DFLer in Congress
Angie Craig's "normal" voter in Democratic party ad is really a lobbyist
Angie Craig's "normal" voter in Democratic party ad is really a lobbyist

Is 'Hamilton' the musical coming to Minnesota?
Sen. Amy Klobuchar has been rap-engaging with "Hamilton" producer Jeffrey Seller about the effects of "bots" when trying to buy online tickets.

Hillary Clinton, Al Franken build political alliance
The former "Saturday Night Live" star has visited nine states this year in an all-out effort to help Clinton get elected, raising money and campaigning in places like New Hampshire, Wisconsin and Los Angeles.
Wikileaks: Clinton's campaign manager called for extradition of MN dentist accused of killing Cecil the Lion
Wikileaks: Clinton's campaign manager called for extradition of MN dentist accused of killing Cecil the Lion
Rep. Erik Paulsen: Trump's remarks 'disgusting and offensive'
Rep. Erik Paulsen: Trump's remarks "disgusting and offensive"

Meet Obama's 'body man' and golf partner – Minnesotan Joe Paulsen
President Obama has a guy who pierces the stressful bubble he inhabits every day. He's constantly at the president's side quietly doing whatever is needed: write a few remarks, lighten the mood with a baseball update or even play a round of golf on the weekend.
Rep. Tim Walz, Jim Hagedorn square off on health care, terrorism, criminal justice in forum
Rep. Tim Walz, Jim Hagedorn square off on health care, terrorism, criminal justice in forum
Chelsea Clinton to rally Twin Cities voters Thursday
Chelsea Clinton to rally Twin Cities voters Thursday

Minnesota GOP officials, donors torn over Trump tax returns
Some admonish him for not releasing returns, but others call it a nonissue.
Reps. Kline, McCollum, Ellison vote against veto override on 9/11 bill
Reps. Kline, McCollum, Ellison vote against veto override on 9/11 bill

Franken, Klobuchar to vote to override Obama veto on terrorism lawsuits
Klobuchar, Franken plan to join veto override on Saudi bill.

Rep. Keith Ellison, former Bernie supporter, to spin for Clinton at debate
Rep. Keith Ellison, former Bernie supporter, to spin for Clinton at debate