ACA faces an unprecedented test with virus, sinking economy
The law is offering a vast majority of newly unemployed people a path to stopgap health coverage. But the crisis has also highlighted fundamental weaknesses with its patchwork system
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Disinformation after George Floyd's death adds to unrest
Fake domestic reports and increased scrutiny by foreign sources add to a tinderbox of instability during an election year that intelligence officials had already warned would be rife with attempts both inside and out to sow division.
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Mpls. Council unanimously backs plan to replace police
The Minneapolis City Council voted to advance a proposal that would create a new Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention. The city would need to change its charter, which serves as its constitution — and it would need approval from voters.
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Who should take Christopher Columbus' place at Minnesota State Capitol?
During his 32 years at the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Paul Mandell has heard plenty of suggestions for new monuments.
Local
Minnesota August primary voting has started: Here's what you need to know
Any eligible Minnesotan can now elect to vote early by mail or in person.
Local
Walz to release $841 million in COVID-19 aid to local governments
Legislators failed to pass distribution plan during recent special session.
Politics
Virus leaves disability service providers on brink of collapse
Dozens of centers have been forced to close temporarily since March, and after months of layoffs and furloughs, there are growing fears that this often-overlooked piece of the social safety net may collapse.
Local
Minn. Senate Republicans plan hearings into Twin Cities unrest
Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said the hearings, set to begin July 1, will focus on the looting and fires that damaged or destroyed more than 1,000 structures across the Twin Cities. The June 10 toppling of a Christopher Columbus statue on the State Capitol grounds will also be subject to review.
Politics
US sent $1.4B dollars in relief checks to deceased
Nearly 1.1 million coronavirus relief payments totaling some $1.4 billion went to dead people, a new government watchdog study reports.
Politics
Minnesota secretary of state says state will waive mail-in ballot witness requirement
Judges have ruled differently in lawsuits to change the requirement.
Politics
Trump rails against Dems, Biden during Ariz. rally
It wasn't quite one of his signature big-stadium rallies. But President Donald Trump drew something closer to the jam-packed audience of political supporters he's been craving as hundreds of young conservatives filled a Phoenix megachurch Tuesday to hear his call for them to get behind his reelection effort.
Business
Minnesota business groups oppose visa suspensions for foreign workers
President Trump's order called shortsighted, draws opposition.
Politics
White House defends Trump's use of 'Kung flu' at rally
The White House is defending President Donald Trump's use of "Kung flu" when referring to the coronavirus.
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Senate candidate Jason Lewis warns against calls to 'defund' Mpls. police
Senate candidate renews support for law enforcement at the burned-out Third Precinct police station.
Local
City, county leaders press Walz on $841M in COVID-19 aid
Federal relief is held up after a special legislative session deal broke down.
Local
Minnesota police reform efforts collapse in divided Legislature
Lawmakers left St. Paul at sunup Saturday morning without a deal on criminal justice reform. The impasse unsettled a tentative deal to distribute $841 million in federal COVID-19 aid to counties and towns. Also left undone: a billion dollar-plus bonding package to finance public infrastructure projects.
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