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Local approval for refugees sparks heated debates in Minn.
The executive order by President Trump is sparking tense discussion, confusion and some frustration among many local officials who find themselves thrust into a national issue — and needing to make a decision by the end of January.
Minneapolis
Democrat Stacey Abrams to Minnesotans: Watch out for voter suppression in 2020
The former Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate spoke at the University of Minnesota.
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What to do with $1.3 billion? A surplus of ideas for Minnesota
But hold up: The forecast doesn't account for $1.2 billion in inflation in the next budget cycle, 2022 and 2023.
Local
Minnesota counties resist costly payments for Department of Human Services errors
The department is trying to collect $9 million from counties for mistakes it made.
Local
Minnesota youth activists rally across metro for action on climate
At the State Capitol and elsewhere around the Twin Cities, they pushed for changes they believe will mitigate the effects.
Business
Advocacy group says stronger PFAS restrictions taken out of military spending bill
The bill passed by the House of Representatives would have elevated the chemicals to Superfund status, but Environmental Working Group says the designation taken out during conference committee negotiations.
Politics
Trump White House to take on light bulbs and toilet flushes
During a White House meeting with small business leaders, President Donald Trump also celebrated the latest jobs report, calling the numbers "phenomenal."
Politics
$1.3B Minn. surplus estimate sparks new spending debate
Legislators and Gov. Tim Walz highlighted different spending priorities Thursday.
Minneapolis
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Top Minnesota public safety officials hear from citizens on deadly police encounters
Keith Ellison and John Harrington listened to emotional testimony from those who've lost loved ones.
Local
Human services commissioner fills several top posts at embattled Minnesota agency
They're the first major leadership appointments as Commissioner Jodi Harpstead rebuilds trust.
Duluth
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DFL leader Tom Bakk faces leadership challenge from fellow Senate Democrat
Sen. Susan Kent of Woodbury told Democratic colleagues she plans to run for minority leader against Bakk, a fixture at the Capitol.
Politics
National GOP campaign arm penalizes Florida candidate who said Ilhan Omar 'should hang'
The National Republican Congressional Committee took action against George Buck, a Republican running for Congress in St. Petersburg.
Politics
Pelosi rebukes reporter: 'Don't mess with me'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is bristling over a question about whether she "hates" President Donald Trump.
Politics
Pelosi OKs drafting of impeachment articles
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that the House is moving forward to draft articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
Politics
Minneapolis attorney launches primary bid against Rep. Ilhan Omar
Antone Melton-Meaux wants to challenge the freshman congresswoman in the DFL primary next year
Local
Thousands in Minn. face push to tighten work requirements for food assistance
Advocates for those who rely on the SNAP program say the change will push more people to food shelves.
Local
Minnesota sues e-cigarette maker Juul over youth marketing
The governor and attorney general describe the litigation as a sequel to landmark 1990s tobacco case.
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