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Biden to the nation: America is ready to take off
That statement came as the president marked his 100th day in office with a prime-time address to Congress.
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For Minnesota, more child care, education resources under latest Biden proposal
President Biden was detailing school and child care proposals in his first joint speech to Congress.
Biden speech takeaways: Government is good, and so are jobs
President Joe Biden returned to the U.S. Capitol, his home for more than three decades, and used his first address to Congress to make the case that the era of big government is back.
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Most Minnesotans will need Real ID deadline extension to become compliant
Only 22% of driver's licenses and identification card holders in the state comply with Real ID regulations.
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New York considers legal action over census count
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday his office is exploring whether it can contest a U.S. Census Bureau tally that found the state would lose a congressional seat after coming in 89 residents short of the cutoff.
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Legislature OKs $7.8M for Derek Chauvin trial security costs
Gov. Tim Walz signed the package late Tuesday. Minnesota Democrats say they want police reform passed this session, too.
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Biden seeks $80B to beef up IRS audits
Cracking down on tax evasion by wealthy would help pay for his agenda.
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Daunte Wright's death fuels push to change Minnesota warrant process
DFL lawmakers are proposing a change in how misdemeanor warrants are handled, in a bid to lessen the need for police to arrest those who miss court appearances for certain lower-level crimes.
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Biden touts successes in first 100 days, faces tests
If the first days of the Biden White House didn't dominate the national consciousness, it was at least in part by design.
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Minnesota won't lose eighth congressional seat, Census Bureau rules
The state kept its eight U.S. House seats by the narrowest of margins.
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Bill banning traffic stops over air fresheners moves forward
A public safety package passed by the Minnesota House this week includes limits on when police can pull over vehicles. Expired tabs or items hanging from a rearview mirror would no longer be eligible.
A second chance for veterans gets a second chance at the Legislature
Not every county has the resources to set up a veterans courts of its own. The Minnesota Legislature could change that.
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Minneapolis mayoral candidates emphasize need for community involvement
In an online forum, they discussed crime, housing needs and racial justice.
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Electronic pulltabs have become too similar to slot machines, legislators say
Bars and charities say changes would hurt at a critical time.
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Biden's bet on a climate shift carries big risks
The speed of the president's promised transformation to an economy less reliant on fossil fuels risks exposing vulnerabilities in the electricity system and unsettling the transportation sector, while potentially increasing reliance on goods from China.
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Minnesota Republican politician has unusual link to Walter Mondale
"He grew up in the house that I'm sitting in right now," state Rep. Bjorn Olson said.
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Senate GOP walks back pledge to hold 'fact-finding' police reform hearings
Republicans now say proposals will be considered in joint House-Senate committee.
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