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Hoffman tells lawmakers they can’t let ‘evil of the night win’ as peers honor Melissa Hortman
Top Minnesota lawmakers took the stage at the National Conference of State Legislatures to remember their slain colleague Melissa Hortman. Sen. John Hoffman, who was also shot by a masked gunman on June 14, also spoke to the gathering of state lawmakers by video.
Bipartisan Minnesota U.S. House members propose funding to recruit more law enforcement
A bill proposed by U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison, a Democrat from the 3rd District, and Rep. Brad Finstad, a Republican from the 1st District, would provide millions of dollars to help law enforcement recruit and retain officers.
As Trump’s tariffs take shape, is America really winning?
The president says his tariffs will spur America into a “golden age,” but that remains far from certain. Here are 5 things to know about how his trade policies could impact the U.S. and the global economy.
Farmfest Forums to highlight AI in agriculture, trade policy
Farmfest is a three-day event from Aug. 5-7 in Morgan, Minn., on County Highway 13 in Redwood County at the Gilfillan Estate. Using artificial intelligence in agriculture will be one of the topics.
‘They roll right over’: Many Democrats call their party weak and ineffective, AP-NORC poll finds
A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that many Democrats see their political party as “weak” or “ineffective.” The survey also finds deep pessimism within Democratic ranks.
After a reference to Trump's impeachments is removed from a history museum, complex questions echo
The Smithsonian removed a reference to President Donald Trump’s 2019 and 2021 impeachments from a presidential exhibit, amid broader efforts by the former administration to reshape cultural institutions and public messaging.