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Minnesota Chamber sues over campaign disclosure law
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging a new law that would block corporations with foreign ownership from making political contributions in the state. The group alleges that the law is in conflict with federal policy and would stifle free speech.
'Very big cases': U law professor on the Supreme Court's latest rulings
“Some people call this the ‘you only live once’ court — the idea being that the six-justice majority has the votes and are really not shy about using that power while they have it,” University of Minnesota law professor Jill Hasday told MPR News Monday.
Birds, bugs and climate change
Many bird species are in decline across North America, with decades of falling numbers. In western Minnesota, researchers are examining the link between climate change, birds and the insects they eat.
Grocery workers ratify new contract with Lunds & Byerlys
Workers voted Saturday at 10 store locations across the western Twin Cities metro. The union and Lunds & Byerlys reached a contract agreement last week after the union threatened to strike over unfair labor practices.