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Trump orders release of JFK, RFK and MLK assassination records

Trump orders release of JFK, RFK and MLK assassination records

President Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of classified governmental documents about the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which has fueled conspiracy theories for decades.
by The Associated Press

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Walz proposes $887 million bonding bill for infrastructure projects, not worried about Capitol impasse

Walz proposes $887 million bonding bill for infrastructure projects, not worried about Capitol impasse

Using the breached Rapidan Dam as a backdrop Gov. Tim Walz pitched his $887 million bonding bill. As well as funding for infrastructure, Walz wants to fund a new state patrol headquarters, and address housing and environmental needs.
by Hannah Yang

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Proposed high-voltage powerline gets state regulators’ approval

Proposed high-voltage powerline gets state regulators’ approval

Minnesota Power and Great River Energy jointly plan to build the 180-mile project, which could cost upwards of $1 billion. The utilities say the new high-voltage line is needed to help maintain a reliable power grid, as they transition away from fossil fuel plants to renewable energy such as solar and wind. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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Critical DMs: Staging hockey at Theater in the Round

Critical DMs: Staging hockey at Theater in the Round

Critical DMs are lightly edited Slack conversations by members of the MPR News arts team about Minnesota art and culture. This week, arts editor Max Sparber and arts reporter Jacob Aloi discuss a play about Canadian women’s hockey.
by Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber

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A federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship

A federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship

U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour ruled on Thursday in the case brought by the states of Washington, Arizona, Illinois and Oregon. The states argue that the 14th Amendment and Supreme Court case law have cemented birthright citizenship.
by The Associated Press

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Looking forward, looking back: The Current celebrates 20 years

Looking forward, looking back: The Current celebrates 20 years

The Current celebrates 20 years of fostering music discovery and community with special events, anniversary programming, and a renewed commitment to supporting artists and engaging audiences locally and beyond.
by Max Sparber

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Trump's new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases

Trump's new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases

The new Justice Department leadership has put a freeze on civil rights litigation, and suggested it may reconsider police reform agreements negotiated by the Biden administration. That's according to two memos obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press.
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