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Trump to sign executive order calling for spacing out childhood shots

Trump to sign executive order calling for spacing out childhood shots

Trump has long suspected that the number or timing of vaccines could play a role in autism spectrum disorder, even as scientific consensus and decades of studies have firmly concluded there is no link.
by The Associated Press

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A look at Wisconsin's closely watched, chaotic primary race for Governor

A look at Wisconsin's closely watched, chaotic primary race for Governor

The Democratic primary started with seven candidates. Now the field is down to four, with one candidate dropping out due to campaign finance mismanagement and another had allegations of sexual misconduct.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Choices on the direction of both parties await Minnesota primary voters

Choices on the direction of both parties await Minnesota primary voters

Tuesday’s primary will winnow candidate fields and set the November ballot. There are competitive races for nominations for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and the Legislature.
by Peter Cox

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Strained federal-state relationship on elections raises anxiety as midterms approach

Strained federal-state relationship on elections raises anxiety as midterms approach

Rollbacks in security assistance to states, fights over voter rolls and concerns about polling place interference loom over the midterm election. Minnesota’s top election official is working to reassure voters.
by Cait Kelley

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Frey outlines new approach to Minneapolis police spending for 2027 city budget

Frey outlines new approach to Minneapolis police spending for 2027 city budget

After the Minneapolis Police Department overshot its budget by tens of millions for two years in a row, Mayor Jacob Frey says he’s taking a closer look at the department — and could suggest a higher budget this year.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Senate approves funding bill including hemp ban delay to avoid a shutdown before the election

Senate approves funding bill including hemp ban delay to avoid a shutdown before the election

The Senate passed an overnight vote on a temporary funding bill that would keep federal agencies operating through December 11 and avoid a government shutdown, though the measure still requires House approval and the president's signature.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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