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State legislators from across the country are vowing to introduce legislation that makes it possible for residents to directly sue federal agents who violate their constitutional rights. Meanwhile, parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area is reopening to overnight camping.
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry is accusing Mayor Kaohly Her of sexual harassment. A spokesperson for the mayor confirmed that an investigation is underway.
One of the lawmakers who led an anti-nudification bill in the Minnesota House says she expected AI companies to challenge the law. And St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry is alleging that Mayor Kaohly Her directed inappropriate sexual comments toward him and other city staff.
Wildfires in northeast Minnesota have taken a heavy toll on Ely's tourism economy, with some business owners reporting profits are down as much as 70 percent. And state officials say more than 30 local water systems in Minnesota were hit by a cyberattack this week.
Firefighting officials say the wildfires in northeastern Minnesota are more than 50 percent contained. While fighting fires and protecting property remain the priorities, authorities are also looking to prevent future fires. Meanwhile, A man charged with threatening ICE agents in Minnesota pleaded not guilty Monday.
The Democratic U.S. Senate candidates debated issues and approaches today in their last one-on-one debate before the primary election. And Gov. Tim Walz says he's talking to legislative leaders about calling a special session in mid-August.
DFL U.S. Senate hopefuls Congresswoman Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan will debate live on MPR News Monday at 11 a.m. With about two weeks left until the primary election on Aug. 11, Flanagan and Craig will have their second debate of this primary season.
Vance Boelter is set to spend the rest of his life in prison. He was sentenced Thursday for murdering former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, last summer. Meanwhile, Friday marks six months since a federal agent shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.