Trump invites China’s Xi to his inauguration even as he threatens massive tariffs on Beijing
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration ...
Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump
Building America’s Future, a conservative nonprofit, announced plans to spend half a million dollars supporting Trump’s pick ...
Tempers flare during first day of murder trial in Forest Lake hit-and-run case
The Dylan Simmons’ murder trial in Washington County District Court in Stillwater started on Thursday with opening statements ...
‘The Little Mermaid’ goes fairly swimmingly at the Ordway
The Little Mermaid” launched “the Disney renaissance” of animated musical hits that came to include “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Lion King.” But its 2007 stage adaptation ended the ...
US applications for jobless benefits rise to highest level in 2 months but remain relatively low
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits jumped to their highest level in two months last week but remain low relative to ...
St. Paul City Council rejects mayor’s budget compromise, holds tax levy to 5.9%
Despite a last-minute plea from St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and a wide-ranging assembly of city partners, the St. Paul City ...
What Americans think about Hegseth, Gabbard and key Trump Cabinet picks AP-NORC poll
Gabbard is as unknown as Hegseth is, but Americans are a little less likely to disapprove of her nomination. About 2 in 10 ...
Trump will be honored as Time’s Person of the Year and ring the New York Stock Exchange bell
Trump was also Time’s Person of the Year in 2016, when he was first elected to the White House. He was listed as a finalist ...
Cylin Busby: Downsizing, decluttering, Swedish death cleaning — why we’re obsessed with clearing out our stuff
In this age of over-sharing, talking about what I would want wiped out after my death has given me a better understanding of döstädning and its appeal.
Small Bites Review: At Local Rumor in Merriam Park, clever ideas on the menu can feel hit-or-miss on the plate
But prices at the hip and handsome restaurant, which opened this summer in the former Blue Door Pub spot, are fair — ...
10 years of wonder: Gingerbread Wonderland is back at Norway House
Norway House Gingerbread Wonderland is back for its 10th year, bringing whimsy and family fun to the Twin Cities.
Here’s how the Vikings can clinch a playoff berth this weekend
There are a few ways the Vikings can clinch a playoff berth this weekend. The most satisfying would be the Vikings doing it themselves by beating the Chicago Bears on Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium ...