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Minnesota court scrutinizes gun law tucked into 2024 tax bill
A gun rights group argues that a ban on a certain type of trigger that DFLers added to the sprawling 2024 tax plan violates a prohibition on multi-subject bills.
From Nye’s to Betty’s Pies: A Minneapolis designer photographs the signs of Minnesota
Minneapolis-based designer and sign painter Kelsi Sharp showcases her photo collection and hand-painted signs in the exhibition “Greetings From” at Augsburg University, reflecting on Minnesota’s visual history through iconic and hidden signage.
Federal grand jury indicts Wisconsin judge in immigration case, allowing charges to continue
The arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan escalated a clash between President Donald Trump’s administration and local authorities over the Republican’s sweeping immigration crackdown.
Deaths by suicide in Minnesota and across the country have been increasing over the past two decades, but the rate of increase may be slowing down. The 2024 suicide rate in Minnesota was similar to 2023, with an estimated 813 suicides among residents.
Minnesota lawmakers look to change 2023 law that restricts keys containing lead
A bipartisan group of lawmakers say the law needs to change so retailers and manufacturers aren’t shut out of the key making business in Minnesota. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency supports a timely transition.
Trump in Saudi speech urges Iran toward a 'new and a better path' as he pushes for nuclear deal
President Donald Trump in a speech in Saudi Arabia has urged Iran to take a “new and a better path” as he pushes for a new nuclear deal. At a U.S.-Saudi investment conference, Trump says he wants to avoid conflict with Tehran.
Heat, fire danger linger Tuesday; rain, cooler temps on the way
Rinse and repeat. Another hot, breezy day with critical fire conditions, especially in western Minnesota. We are on track for a shift toward cooler weather and needed rain by late week. 
A trove of forgotten Nazi documents is found in Argentina’s Supreme Court basement
Inside boxes found in the basement were documents “intended to consolidate and propagate Adolf Hitler’s ideology in Argentina,” the court said. Supreme Court president Horacio Rosatti has ordered a review.
Episcopal Church refuses to resettle white Afrikaners, citing moral opposition
The church said it’s terminating a decades-long partnership with the federal government to help refugees arriving in the U.S., citing moral opposition to resettling white Afrikaners from South Africa.