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Minnesota's top lawmakers virtually gathered for Forum News Service's annual forum on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, to discuss legislative priorities. Screenshot by Sarah Mearhoff / Forum News Service

Government and Politics Jan 15th 2021 - 5pm

Capitol under tight security and divides on display this week in Minnesota Legislature

An artist's depiction shows the potential for a bus rapid-transit system near the corner of Second Street and Sixth Avenue Southwest in Rochester. (Contributed image)

Government and Politics Jan 15th 2021 - 4pm

Have questions about Rochester's rapid-transit proposal?

A security fence is in place around the Minnesota State Capitol building. Photographed on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. The fence was installed during the civil unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd. (John Autey / St. Paul Pioneer Press)

Government and Politics Jan 15th 2021 - 2pm

State leaders say they'll end violent demonstrations at Minnesota Capitol: 'We will stop you'

Standing in front of the Minnesota History Center in Saint Paul on Jan. 12, 2021, Gov. Tim Walz says he will deploy the state's National Guard to maintain peace through planned protests in the next week. Sarah Mearhoff / Forum News Service

Government and Politics Jan 15th 2021 - 11am

Watch: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz provides update on public safety at Minnesota Capitol

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Government and Politics Jan 14th 2021 - 7pm

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Government and Politics Jan 14th 2021 - 4pm

First $67.3 million in COVID aid disbursed to Minn. businesses

The Harwick House is pictured on Thursday, November 19, 2020, in southwest Rochester. (Traci Westcott / twestcott@postbulletin.com)

Government and Politics Jan 14th 2021 - 12pm

Harwick House debate heads to Rochester City Council

A security fence is in place around the Minnesota State Capitol building. Photographed on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. The fence was installed during the civil unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd. (John Autey / St. Paul Pioneer Press)

Government and Politics Jan 14th 2021 - 11am

Tighter security measures planned for Minnesota Capitol ahead of planned protests

Government and Politics Jan 14th 2021 - 9am

Rochester Mayor Kim Norton to give State of the City address on Jan. 22

The Chateau Circle Special District is located at 55th Street and Chateau Road Northwest in Rochester. (Andrew Link / alink@postbulletin.com)

Government and Politics Jan 14th 2021 - 7am

Site of planned Popeye's faces continued development guideline debate

Gov. Tim Walz talks with a group of homeschool children from Kasson and Mantorville outside the Civil War-era Wasioja Recruiting Station on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Wasioja. Gov. Walz was visiting the Wasioja Historical District in an effort "to call for reflection, civility, and peace," according to a press release from the Governor's Office. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 7pm

Walz talks about history, then and now, during Wasioja visit

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 6pm

Workshop focuses on diversifying workforce

A police officer detains a pro-Trump rioter as mobs storm the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, during a rally to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by Congress. REUTERS / Shannon Stapleton

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 6pm

State Capitols in Minnesota, Dakotas prepare for weekend protests

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 6pm

Rochester testing new traffic pattern for Third Street Southwest

Anti-abortion protesters hold signs July 11, 2018, outside the Red River Women's Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota's only abortion clinic. Erin Bormett / The Forum

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 6pm

North Dakota bill aims to make performing an abortion a felony

Gov. Tim Walz visits with Jim Checkel, with the Dodge County Historical Society, at the Wasioja Seminary ruins and Dodge County Civil War Memorial on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Wasioja. Gov. Walz was visiting the Wasioja Historical District in an effort "to call for reflection, civility, and peace," according to a press release from the Governor's Office. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 5pm

Photos: Governor Tim Walz visits Wasioja

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) walks to the House Chamber, as Democrats debate one article of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, U.S. January 13, 2021. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 4pm

Minnesota, Dakotas delegations vote along party lines on second Trump impeachment

Former U.S. Congressman Collin Peterson, who ended his 30-year tenure of representing Minnesota's 7th District this month, has donated several items from his Washington, D.C., office to the Becker County Museum. (File photo)

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 4pm

Former Rep. Collin Peterson donates papers, awards, other memorabilia to Becker County Museum

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 2pm

Rochester is among six cities for National League of Cities program

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Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 1pm

Gov. Tim Walz activates Minnesota National Guard in anticipation of Capitol protests this weekend

Nearly a week after a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol, Gov. Tim Walz on Jan. 12, 2021 stands in front of the Minnesota History Center in Saint Paul, saying that Americans are witnessing history in the making. Sarah Mearhoff / Forum News Service

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 1pm

Minnesota extends peacetime emergency and Gov. Tim Walz's expanded executive authority

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 12pm

Rochester Charter Commission wants limits on park and library boards' authority

Rep. Jim Hagedorn

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 11am

Republican Jim Hagedorn votes against impeachment, Democrat Angie Craig votes for it

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Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 11am

'It makes me sick': Winona County Board divide frustrates Marcia Ward

The United States Post Office is pictured on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, on Valleyhigh Dr. in northwest Rochester. (Traci Westcott / twestcott@postbulletin.com)

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 12am

Readers share stories of mail-service mishaps

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