A federal judge has rejected the key claims in a lawsuit that sought to block a capacity expansion on the Alberta Clipper oil pipeline across northern Minnesota.

The chief federal judge in Minnesota urged lawmakers on Wednesday to prevent automatic budget cuts from continuing into the next fiscal year, saying scheduled reductions will slow the judicial process and put public safety at risk.

A judge has ruled a Wisconsin man who wants to hand out Bibles at the 40th Annual Twin Cities Pride festival will have to confine himself to a booth just outside of the event.

By AMY FORLITI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A federal judge won’t dismiss the indictment against two Minnesota women accused of funneling money to the terror group al-Shabab in Somalia, saying their alleged conduct is not protected under the First Amendment. Amina Farah Ali, 34, and Hawo Mohamed Hassan, 64, are scheduled to face trial Oct. 3 on multiple charges, ...