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Minnesota Senate GOP passes voter ID requirement
Voting fraud debated before party-line vote on bill unlikely to become law this session.
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Biden's police reform deadline puts pressure on Congress
The president has called for action by the anniversary of George Floyd's death
Local
Minnesota's criminal justice fees often fall hardest on poor
State, local leaders among growing number debating how to end dependence on criminal justice system fees and surcharges.
Local
Hundreds follow Daunte Wright's family in a march through Brooklyn Center
Group wants police reform, more serious charges against officer.
Politics
Some GOP governors refuse to house migrant children
Iowa, Nebraska, South Carolina, South Dakota and Wyoming said no to a federal request to house unaccompanied minors. Their governors claim that the children would displace those already in state foster care or limit states' ability to make new placements.
Business
Inspector general for pandemic relief funds warns of oversight breakdown
Access to information curtailed in final months of Trump administration.
Local
'Every ounce' mattered: How Minnesota saved eighth seat in U.S. House
A margin of 26 people helped state beat out N.Y.
Local
Minnesota state senator wants moratorium on 'egg oiling' that keeps goslings from hatching
Senjem says Rochester's oiling of eggs to cut off oxygen 'offensive'
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All aboard! Biden celebrates Amtrak's 50 years
"I wouldn't have missed this for the world," Biden said about Friday's celebration.
Politics
Minnesota leaders urge struggling renters to apply for aid
Legislators are still hashing out how to end the state's eviction moratorium.
Local
Walz considers COVID-19 dial change, 'normal' State Fair
Gov. Tim Walz met with business leaders to discuss further easing of COVID-19 restrictions and commended Minnesotans for a vaccine uptake rate that "out-vaccinated the surge."
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Biden turns to Georgia for spending plan pitch
With his visit to a state he won by fewer than 12,000 votes, Biden set out to build public support for his plan.
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D.C. visit gives Floyd family hope for police reform
The family and representatives of Black men slain by the police met with senators and White House officials.
Nation
Senate confirms former Florida Sen. Bill Nelson to lead NASA
The Senate has confirmed former Florida Sen. Bill Nelson, who once flew on the space shuttle, to be the next NASA administrator.
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Walz, Democrats: Policing a top priority of session's final weeks
Gov. Tim Walz insisted that new police accountability measures must be part of the mix as the Legislature works to finalize a state budget and finish its session May 17.
Politics
4 takeaways from Biden's address to Congress: 'America is on the move again'
The speech was hopeful in tone and ambitious in the scope of the president's proposals.
Duluth
'Free-the-growler' legislation appears dead at Minnesota Capitol
Minnesota's largest breweries have pushed for lawmakers to remove a cap that prohibits them from selling growlers.
Politics
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Latest politics news from the Twin Cities, Minnesota and Washington, D.C., including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Minnesota Legislature, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.
