Home for a visit, Ambassador Heins talks about his first months in Norway
Heins, a successful Minneapolis attorney, was nominated for the Norway ambassador post in May, 2015, but wasn’t confirmed until February.
Joe Kimball
Joe Kimball is a longtime journalist and author of the book, “Secrets of the Congdon Mansion: The Unofficial Guide to Glensheen and the Congdon Murders.”
A guide to Memorial Day events around the Twin Cities
Services and events will be held at cemeteries and parks throughout the Twin Cities metro on Monday.
Q&A: R.T. Rybak on his new gig at the Minneapolis Foundation — and whether or not he’ll run for governor
The former Minneapolis mayor plans to continue his work on eliminating the education gap and lead the foundation in tackling issues of housing, poverty and race.
Cell-phone gun inventor: ‘I knew some people wouldn’t like it. But I wasn’t expecting so much venom.’
Kirk Kjellberg’s handgun — a derringer that folds up to look like an iPhone — has sparked much interest. And much disdain.
Bush Fellowships awarded to 24 who can use the $100K to develop leadership skills
The fellowships go to those in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and 23 area Native nations who show leadership accomplishments and “extraordinary potential.”
Huge Minnesota caucus turnouts give Rubio his only Super Tuesday win; Sanders beats Clinton
On a night when Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton won big in other states, Minnesota went its own way.
The 5 things you’ll want to know if you’re thinking about caucusing in Minnesota
Both Republicans and Democrats will use the caucus-night votes to determine which candidates their delegates support at the national conventions.
Wait, why can’t you sell Spotted Cow beer in Minnesota?
The law in Minnesota is clear — and harsh.
Ready for Minnesota’s March 1 caucuses? Find yours with the secretary of state’s caucus finder
Minnesotans get a chance to participate in the presidential nomination process with precinct caucuses for both parties on March 1.
With state Capitol under renovation, Dayton’s state of the state address will be at U’s McNamara Center
The 7 p.m. speech will be Dayton’s sixth State of the State.
New policy for St. Paul calls for outside investigation in police shooting cases
The St. Paul Police homicide unit had previously investigated “critical cases,” including police shootings, but now will contact the BCA or Hennepin County Sheriff’s office.
Gov. Dayton appoints Judge Margaret Chutich to Minnesota Supreme Court
Chutich will be the first openly gay justice on the state’s highest court.
U of M Libraries get Award of Excellence from GLBT library group
The University of Minnesota Libraries’ Jean-Nickolaus Tretter Collection in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies received the Newlen-Symons Award.
Bernie Sanders to campaign Tuesday in Duluth and St. Paul
Sanders will attend a Duluth rally at 3 p.m. and a St. Paul rally at 7 p.m.
Minnesotans turning 18 will get a reminder from the Secretary of State: Register to vote
About 10,000 newly-minted voting-age Minnesotans will get the notice each month.
Minnesota gained 9,100 jobs in December; unemployment rate at 3.5 percent
The local overall job picture continues to improve; the national unemployment rate is 5 percent.
Minnesota Council on Foundations names board members; Brad Kruse continues as chair
MCF is made up of most of the grantmakers in the state; they collectively award more than $1 billion a year.
Energy consultant Matthew Schuerger named to Public Utilities Commission
Gov. Dayton named Schuerger to the five-member commission that regulates the state’s electric, natural gas and telephone services.
New state House committee to study child-care affordability
State Rep. Mary Franson, a Republican from Alexandria, will head the committee.
Dalai Lama returns to Mayo Clinic for prostate treatment
The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader was at the Rochester medical center last September, too, for a checkup.