Vice President Kamala Harris rallied with Republican Liz Cheney in the birthplace of the modern Republican Party on Thursday as the pair delivered a double-barreled denunciation of GOP nominee Donald Trump as a dire threat to democracy.
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US bans new types of goods from China over allegations of forced labor
The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday that it would ban the import of goods from a Chinese steel manufacturer and a Chinese maker of artificial sweetener, accusing both of being involved in the use of forced labor from China's far-west region of Xinjiang.
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If a trade war comes, U.S. agriculture might be ‘on the losing side’
A new analysis from NDSU researchers warned retaliatory tariffs could wipe out billions in farm exports if the U.S. puts new tariffs on imports.
October 2, 2024
Elections
Hennepin County Board candidate says he learned from his felony convictions
Retired MMA fighter Brad Kohler is challenging Commissioner Kevin Anderson to represent District 7, which covers a northwestern swath of Hennepin County.
October 2, 2024
Health Care
Minnesota medical debt protections kick in, shielding some consumers from collectors
Attorney general encourages Minnesotans to take advantage of free legal clinic Saturday to learn about options for resolving medical debt.
October 2, 2024
Elections
Fact check: Walz and Vance made questionable claims during only VP debate
Here are some facts on abortion, health care, immigration and other topics Minnesota’s Democratic governor and Ohio’s Republican senator focused on during the Tuesday night debate.
October 2, 2024
Politics
The president could invoke a 1947 law to try to suspend the dockworkers' strike. Here's how
Some manufacturers and retailers are urging President Joe Biden to invoke a 1947 law as a way to suspend a strike by 45,000 dockworkers that has shut down 36 U.S. ports from Maine to Texas.
October 2, 2024
Elections
Tim Walz says his son witnessed shooting in 2023 at St. Paul rec center
During Tuesday night's VP debate, Gov. Tim Walz said his son, Gus Walz, was in the Jimmy Lee Recreation Center in St. Paul when a shooting occurred outside.
October 2, 2024
Elections
In Tim Walz’s home city, opposing groups watch him debate on the national stage
Parties in Mankato highlight chasm over how Minnesotans view Walz.
October 2, 2024
Elections
Gov. Tim Walz delivers sharp contrast in vice presidential debate against JD Vance
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz held up Minnesota as an example to follow during his first and only debate with Republican Sen. JD Vance of Ohio.
October 2, 2024
News & Politics
Meet the Walzes: Wife Gwen, two kids round out Minnesota’s first family
The governor’s wife, Gwen Walz, is also a former teacher and has been an advocate for criminal justice, education and gun control during Walz’s time at the Capitol. They have two kids, Hope and Gus.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has not said abortion in ninth month is ‘absolutely fine’
Donald Trump attacked Kamala Harris’ vice presidential nominee from the debate stage Tuesday, but his claims are inaccurate and misleading.
October 2, 2024
Elections
Trump rallies in Wisconsin's critical Democratic stronghold ahead of the vice presidential debate
Former President Donald Trump spent more than an hour ahead of Tuesday night's vice presidential debate campaigning in a Democratic county that is crucial to Kamala Harris ' hopes for winning the key battleground state of Wisconsin.
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