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In Minnesota’s deep red 7th District, Otter Tail County GOP feuds over pretty much everything

In Minnesota’s deep red 7th District, Otter Tail County GOP feuds over pretty much everything

There’s a feud unfolding among Republicans in northwest Minnesota. The Otter Tail County GOP is currently deeply divided, with traditional area Republicans pitted against a more conservative, activist faction of the local GOP.
by Catharine Richert

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Secretary of State: Law is clear on what Biden’s exit means for Minnesota ballots

Secretary of State: Law is clear on what Biden’s exit means for Minnesota ballots

Secretary of State Steve Simon is responsible for ensuring that Minnesota has a smooth and fair election this fall. With President Joe Biden exiting the race just a month before the Democratic National Convention, one name on the ballot is now uncertain. How will that affect our ballots?
by Emily Bright and Heidi Raschke

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‘Time is up’ for Minneapolis buildings left hazardous and vacant for years

‘Time is up’ for Minneapolis buildings left hazardous and vacant for years

About 320 vacant and hazardous buildings are logged in the Minneapolis vacant building registration, with over half concentrated in the city’s north side. Some have been seemingly abandoned for more than a decade, with nearly a hundred empty for five plus years. But now, per an amended ordinance, building owners could have to fork over $24,000 annually for letting them sit. 
by Cari Spencer

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Rainbow Health staff still looking for answers after abrupt closure

Rainbow Health staff still looking for answers after abrupt closure

Staff members say they’re still looking for answers to why the clinic which served LGBTQ+ clients closed so suddenly last week other than financial challenges.  In the meantime, Hennepin County is assessing how the closing will impact people needing vital services.
by Chandra Colvin

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New, returning transit options for the 2024 Minnesota State Fair

New, returning transit options for the 2024 Minnesota State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair is approaching fast, and the hundreds of thousands of people who’ll be attending this year’s fair will have some new options for getting there.
by MPR News Staff

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You ask, we answer: Biden dropped out, now what?

You ask, we answer: Biden dropped out, now what?

President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the next nominee. Here are answers to questions MPR News readers asked us about the news.
by Ellie Roth and Sam Stroozas

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Rep. McCollum sees VP Harris atop ticket energizing women to back Democrats

Rep. McCollum sees VP Harris atop ticket energizing women to back Democrats

U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, who represents Minnesota’s 4th District, told Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer she’s willing to back Harris and favors Gov. Tim Walz for a running mate.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Matthew Alvarez

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Rep. Phillips backs Harris for president but wants other contenders heard

Rep. Phillips backs Harris for president but wants other contenders heard

U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips challenged President Joe Biden for the presidential nomination and now backs Vice President Kamala Harris, but he said he also wants Democrats to hear from other potential candidates. “Competitions create better outcomes,” he told MPR News.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz doesn’t rule out VP role as presidential nomination race is reset

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz doesn’t rule out VP role as presidential nomination race is reset

Gov. Tim Walz told Minnesota Now that he spoke with Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday and would join the Democratic ticket if it helped improve chances of a win.
by Dana Ferguson, Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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