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Federal judge hears arguments in lawsuit over federal Medicaid funding halt

Federal judge hears arguments in lawsuit over federal Medicaid funding halt

A federal judge in St. Paul heard arguments Thursday from the state of Minnesota and the Trump administration over a halt of $259 million in Medicaid payments to the state.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Erica Zurek

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Bill proposes adding Indigenous names and ‘inherent right’ for wild rice

Bill proposes adding Indigenous names and ‘inherent right’ for wild rice

The Senate State and Local Government Committee heard testimony this week about a proposal that would change the language around Minnesota's state grain, wild rice. The language includes adding both Dakota and Ojibwe to the bill as well as recognizing the plant’s ‘inherent’ right to exist and thrive.
by Chandra Colvin

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Former federal prosecutor Julie Le announces campaign for Minnesota congressional seat

Former federal prosecutor Julie Le announces campaign for Minnesota congressional seat

A former federal prosecutor who drew attention during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota when she told a judge she hated her job now says she is running for Congress. Julie Le is running as a Democrat in Minnesota’s 5th District — the seat held by Democrat Ilhan Omar.
by MPR News Staff

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UN panel says racist hate speech by Trump and other U.S. leaders has led to human rights violations

UN panel says racist hate speech by Trump and other U.S. leaders has led to human rights violations

A U.N.-backed panel of independent experts focusing on racial discrimination says racist hate speech by U.S. President Donald Trump and other American political leaders, along with a crackdown on immigration in the United States, have led to “grave human rights violations.”
by The Associated Press

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Dating across political lines 

Whether you’re single or have a partner, everyone can agree that dating is really hard. And the growing divide between political ideologies can make it even more challenging. MPR News host Catharine Richert and her guests talk about dating across political lines. Is it possible to meet in the middle?
by Catharine Richert and Aron Woldeslassie

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Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich

Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich

Advocates across the U.S. are hoping a growing unhappiness of wage and wealth inequalities that have increased coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic will help more states adopt policies involve the rich paying more in taxes.
by The Associated Press

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Mayor Frey vetoes eviction notice extension, proposes $1 million in rental aid instead

Mayor Frey vetoes eviction notice extension, proposes $1 million in rental aid instead

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed a proposal to extend the city’s eviction timeline. Instead, he proposed allocating $1 million in city funding to rental assistance as an alternative way to help residents pay their bills.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Proposed federal tax credit risks hanging up education debate at MN Capitol

Proposed federal tax credit risks hanging up education debate at MN Capitol

A Republican-backed federal tax and spending bill creates tax credits for donations to scholarship organizations, including those that provide tuition support for private schools. States have to opt in, and disagreement in Minnesota over the issue could block progress on other education measures in the Legislature.
by Dana Ferguson

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Push for cameras in more Minnesota day cares pitched by families, lawmaker

Push for cameras in more Minnesota day cares pitched by families, lawmaker

Minnesota could become the first state in the country to require security cameras in child care centers. There was an informational hearing in a House committee Tuesday on a bill sponsored by Republican state Rep. Nolan West. He joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to explain his need for more surveillance.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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