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Biden pushes health initiatives in budget proposal
The $1.5 trillion wish list asks for substantial gains for Democratic priorities including education, health care, housing and environmental protection.
Nation
Reagan's would-be assassin to pursue unconditional release
Lawyers for the man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan say he plans to ask a federal court to allow him to live without conditions in the Virginia home he's currently residing in with his mother and brother.
Politics
Legislature's budget plans differ on how to address racial inequality
Budget proposals vary on approaches to education disparities, police reform.
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Minnesota public colleges expecting more than $400 million in stimulus funds, yet budget deficits remain
Pandemic deficits still a problem for the U, Minnesota State.
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Biden's action on guns divides Minnesota delegation
State's delegation sticks to party lines in response to Biden's executive moves.
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Biden announces actions to tackle gun 'epidemic'
In a Rose Garden address, Biden insisted the issue of gun violence is "not a partisan issue among the American people."
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Jennifer Carnahan fights to stay atop Minnesota GOP
Carnahan, state Sen. Mark Koran facing off in a contentious fight to lead state's Republican Party.
Local
Minnesota woman charged in Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol
Rochester woman will make her first appearance in federal court Thursday.
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Activist turned Minnesota lawmaker 'unapologetic' about fighting racism in the shadow of Chauvin trial
Rep. John Thompson wants to use the legislative system to prevent another death in police custody.
Politics
Minn. Senate considering bill to redefine 'mentally incapacitated' for rape victims
A proposal moving in the House would broadly overhaul the state's criminal sexual conduct laws.
Local
COVID-19 relief programs 'vital' for St. Cloud restaurants, bars, owners and officials say
Sen. Amy Klobuchar visited St. Cloud to tout relief package
Local
National voting rights clashes color debate over Minnesota election law proposals
Divided Legislature remains far apart on top priorities.
Duluth
Minnesota, Canadian lawmakers search for border solutions
No "vaccine passport" for travelers to or from Canada yet.
Local
Minnesota House Democrats unveil package of budget bills
Minnesota House Democrats unveiled legislation on Monday that calls for more spending on education and recovery for those most affected by the pandemic while increasing taxes on wealthy residents and large companies.
Politics
Minnesota House DFL joins Walz in push for tax increase on wealthy
Republicans say tax hikes are dead on arrival.
Local
New security fence installed at Minnesota Capitol
Public safety commissioner says improved barrier not meant to be permanent.
Politics
$31B investment is a lifeline for tribes devastated by COVID
Millions of dollars will flow directly to Minnesota's 11 tribal nations to offset lost revenue when they closed their enterprises during the pandemic, and to boost vaccination efforts and increase testing.
Business
UK to ease lockdown next week, will test vaccine passports
Britain's slow but steady march out of a three-month lockdown remains on track even as coronavirus cases surge elsewhere in Europe, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday, as he confirmed that businesses from barbers to bookstores will be allowed to reopen next week.
Politics
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, like many colleagues, has shifted on filibuster
Senators Klobuchar and Smith see need for change in the Senate.
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