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Trump orders end to federal funding for NPR and PBS
In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation's primary public broadcasters.
Politics Friday: Slow so far, a big phase of Minnesota's marijuana market launch nears
MPR News politics editor and his guests talk about upcoming developments in the Minnesota legal marijuana marketplace. And key lawmakers update talks on a new state budget.
Wild, St. Paul scale back request for public money toward entertainment complex rehab
With hopes dim for a large-scale funding request, St. Paul city leaders and the Minnesota Wild are trimming their request for renovation money that includes a $50 million state share. They say part of the project can wait.
Florida moves to ban fluoride from public drinking water
If the bill is signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida would be the second state, after Utah, to ban the additive from its drinking water sources.
May Day protesters will rally nationwide against the ‘war on working people‘
May Day is not officially acknowledged in the U.S. because of what historians say is an ongoing resistance to unity among the working class. This resistance is prompting protesters to take action on Thursday, regardless.