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House DFLers pick Stephenson for next leader following Melissa Hortman’s assassination
Rep. Zack Stephenson of Coon Rapids was chosen to become House DFL leader almost three months after former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in a political assassination.
Minnesota Star Tribune to close Minneapolis printing facility
The Minnesota Star Tribune announced Monday that it will close its printing facility in Minneapolis later this year and outsource that work to a facility in Iowa. About 125 workers will lose their jobs.
France's government collapses after the prime minister loses a confidence vote
Legislators toppled France's government in a confidence vote, a new crisis for Europe's second-largest economy. Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted overwhelmingly in a 364-194 vote against him.
Thune says Senate will change the rules to push through Trump's blocked nominees
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he’s ready to change the chamber’s rules to allow quick confirmations of dozens of President Donald Trump’s executive branch nominees, moving this week to speed up votes after months of Democratic delays.