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Harry Reid remembered as 'truly honest and original character'
Former President Barack Obama commemorated the late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Saturday as a man "who got things done," as Democratic leaders gathered from around the country for a memorial service.
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Sen. Klobuchar leads committee in continued focus on Capitol Police
The Minnesota Democrat's Senate Rules Committee held a hearing with the Capitol Police chief a day before the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack.
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Public safety policy debate taking shape ahead of Minnesota Legislature's 2022 session
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi said he's willing to support certain proposals but rejects "divisive rhetoric."
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Biden pledges aid for Colorado fire victims
The president and first lady comforted those grappling with rebuilding homes and businesses destroyed by a rare wind-whipped, winter fire after touring damage in Louisville.
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Minnesota Senate GOP unveils redistricting proposal
Their congressional map could make the Second District more competitive for Republicans.
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MnDOT commissioner tapped to lead Minneapolis public works
Margaret Anderson Kelliher has led Minnesota's transportation department for three years.
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U.S. House lawmakers remember 'fallen heroes' of Jan. 6
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led the chamber in a "moment of silence" to mark one year since the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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For CDC chief, a steep learning curve on COVID messaging
Critics say the CDC's recommendations are sometimes so confusing or abruptly modified that they seem more like drafts.
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Minnesotans mark Jan. 6: 'Vote, not violence'
Events in Duluth and at the State Capitol were among more than 200 nationwide calling for swift passage of stalled federal voting-rights bills.
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Minnesota elected officials remember Jan. 6 attack
Thursday is the first anniversary of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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Attorney general vows Justice Dept. will protect voting rights
Merrick Garland's comments come as the push for a voting rights package has been stalled in the evenly split 50-50 Senate.
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Gov. Tim Walz reflects on ongoing fight against COVID and his own case
Nearly two years into battling the pandemic, the governor sees a potential new chapter ahead with the omicron variant surge.
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Minn. man, dad plead guilty to being in Capitol mob on Jan. 6
The son told a friend that day he was "one of the first ones inside." The identical plea filings said that sentencing guidelines call for anywhere from no prison time to up to six months.
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German health minister advocates tougher curbs on contacts
Germany's health minister is advocating tougher curbs on contact between people as the country prepares for a new rise in coronavirus infections fueled by the omicron variant.
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Court hears arguments in redistricting case before release of new state maps
The five-judge panel is expected to release new maps on Feb. 15 if the Legislature gridlocks.
Minnesota Republicans evasive as Democrats look at Jan. 6 riot
Thursday marks the first anniversary of the insurrection that caused around $1.5 million in damages and injuries to roughly 140 in law enforcement.
Business
A fighter for low interest rates, Minneapolis Fed chair says U.S. needs two rate increases in 2022
This is the first time Neel Kashkari has signaled support for a rate hike since joining the Federal Reserve in 2016.
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Facebook groups topped 10,000 daily attacks on election before Jan. 6, analysis shows
The Washington Post and ProPublica examined millions of posts in Facebook groups to discover the extent of election deligitimatization posts ahead of Jan. 6, 2021.
Rep. Jim Hagedorn tests positive for COVID
The Minnesota Republican, who is being treated for kidney cancer, said he's at Mayo Clinic as a precaution.
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