The most recent proposal reaffirms the right of individuals to "acquire, keep, possess, transport, carry, transfer, and use arms."

We're above average — but it hasn't always been that way.

In its proposal, Minnesota said that the state will institute a more effective system for measuring student performance.

About half an hour into the most recent round of contract negotiations between Minneapolis Public Schools and its teachers, Bill English picked up his hat and coat and walked out, disgusted.

WASHINGTON — The House passes Rep. Tim Walz's ethics reform bill on Thursday, even if the final package isn't as strong as some supporters would like.

The first comprehensive study of the law is likely to trigger new efforts by affluent suburbs to make changes or even repeal the unique tax-base sharing arrangement.

There was something different about Wednesday's confirmation hearing: Democrats and Republicans were actually getting along.

These photos were shot at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington, Wood Lake Nature Center in Richfield and Lilydale Regional Park in St. Paul.

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