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Deb Haaland made history as Interior secretary. Now she’s running for governor of New Mexico
Deb Haaland, who championed conservation and clean energy during her tenure as Interior secretary, is running for the Democratic nomination for governor in New Mexico, the nation's No. 2 oil production state.
‘We will see President Trump in court’: Minnesota to challenge order pausing federal funding
Minnesota agencies, lawmakers and groups seek out answers on how a freeze in federal funding will play out with billions of dollars potentially on the line.
Trump issues order to ban transgender troops from serving openly in the military
The executive order speaks of transgender identity in sweeping and dismissive terms, and sets the stage for a policy that is more restrictive and punitive than the ban from Trump’s first term.
Minneapolis police chief calls Trump Jan. 6 pardons ‘slap in the face’ to officers
Chief Brian O'Hara has joined a group of law enforcement leaders decrying President Donald Trump’s pardons for all who rioted at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Minnesota Republicans recommend U.S. marshal, U.S. attorney candidates
The recommendations from Minnesota’s Republican congressional delegation include former Minneapolis police union leader Bob Kroll for U.S. marshal. For U.S attorney, they include Erica MacDonald, who held the position during Trump’s first term.
‘Women at War’: A new group exhibition features the work of artists from war-torn Ukraine
The exhibition features intimate work by 11 Ukrainian women artists, created in response to the 2022 Russian invasion, with pieces exploring the human toll of war through personal, small-scale mediums like bedsheets, stones and sketches. It runs through March 30.
Special election: Polls are open in northeast Minneapolis
The state Senate is currently tied 33-33, and the winner of this  election will tip the majority control in the chamber. The DFL candidate running in this special election is Doron Clark and the Republican candidate is Abigail Wolters.
Pick your favorite snowplow names for MnDOT’s Name a Snowplow contest
After receiving more than 7,300 creative names, MnDOT released their 50 finalist names to begin the voting round, from names like “Albert Icestein” and “Sub Zero Hero” to “Salt me Baby One More Time” and “Hot To Snow!”