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A downbeat Minnesota budget forecast initiates lawmaker blame game

A downbeat Minnesota budget forecast initiates lawmaker blame game

Minnesota lawmakers received an economic budget forecast that shows less wiggle room as they write a new budget and an even larger looming deficit in the future. Gov. Tim Walz and DFL leaders blamed President Donald Trump while Republican leaders said Democrats need to look in the mirror.
by Clay Masters

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New fines and awareness help reduce litter on Minnesota lakes, but advocates want more action

New fines and awareness help reduce litter on Minnesota lakes, but advocates want more action

Lake advocates say a recent state law is helping curb the problem of trash left on Minnesota’s frozen lakes. But they're hoping for more action, including passage of a bill requiring state agencies establish a statewide “Keep It Clean” program and provide funding for local cleanup efforts.
by Kirsti Marohn

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The EU backs a big defense package as Zelenskyy confirms talks with the U.S. next week

The EU backs a big defense package as Zelenskyy confirms talks with the U.S. next week

European Union leaders have approved a major spending package on defense, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — a non-EU leader invited to the summit — received a warm welcome.
by Teri Schultz

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Pope Francis records audio greeting from hospital to thank people for their prayers

Pope Francis records audio greeting from hospital to thank people for their prayers

Pope Francis has recorded an audio greeting from the hospital to thank people for their prayers as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia. The audio was recorded for the evening Rosary prayer in St. Peter’s Square.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota radio station owner among three skiers buried in Alaska avalanche

Minnesota radio station owner among three skiers buried in Alaska avalanche

Authorities said they believe that David Linder, 39, and the two other skiers, identified as Charles Eppard, 39, of Montana, and Jeremy Leif, 38, of Minnesota, are buried under more than 30 feet of snow. It happened after a helicopter delivered the skiers to a backcountry peak in the Chugach Mountains.
by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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'Hamilton' cancels planned Kennedy Center performances

'Hamilton' cancels planned Kennedy Center performances

The hit musical joins a number of other productions and acts that have pulled out of appearances at the Kennedy Center since President Trump took over the storied venue last month.
by Andrew Limbong

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Angry Birds, Frogger and others are finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame

Angry Birds, Frogger and others are finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame

The World Video Game Hall of Fame has revealed its 12 finalists for 2025. The finalists are: Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Defender, Frogger, Golden Eye, Golden Tee, Harvest Moon, Mattel Football, Quake, NBA 2K and Tamagotchi.
by The Associated Press

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Trump changes course and delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada

Trump changes course and delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada

President Donald Trump on Thursday postponed 25 percent tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.
by The Associated Press

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