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A high-stakes fight for state political power heats up, with Trump's agenda on the line

A high-stakes fight for state political power heats up, with Trump's agenda on the line

Outside groups aligned with the two major parties have pledged heavy spending in a battle for control of closely divided legislatures in at least a half-dozen states. But that's just the tip of the spear in their political jousting.
by The Associated Press

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City of St. Paul releases full report from outside investigation of Mayor Kaohly Her

City of St. Paul releases full report from outside investigation of Mayor Kaohly Her

A St. Paul report released Thursday found Mayor Kaohly Her engaged in “offensive and inappropriate behavior” and created an “uncomfortable work environment” but did not substantiate sexual harassment or retaliation claims.
by MPR News Staff

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In more than a dozen Minnesota House races, no GOP candidate is running

In more than a dozen Minnesota House races, no GOP candidate is running

In 17 Minnesota House races, the Minnesota GOP does not have a candidate on the ballot. That absence is a surprise to some, but it also shows a strategy of shifting resources to more winnable districts.
by Peter Cox

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Voting rights expert Carol Anderson in conversation with Kerri Miller in Red Wing

Voting rights expert Carol Anderson in conversation with Kerri Miller in Red Wing

Carol Anderson, one of the country’s leading experts on voting access, worries the Jim Crow-era is beginning anew with persistent attempts to deny communities of color their right to vote. She spoke about the urgent need to protect voting rights.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard U.S. election systems during midterms

Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard U.S. election systems during midterms

The U.S. National Security Agency and military intelligence forces are set to guard election systems during the November midterms. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the plan on Monday. Military cybersecurity experts have been involved since election equipment was deemed "critical infrastructure" in 2017.
by The Associated Press

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