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St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter celebrates progress in State of the City address

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter celebrates progress in State of the City address

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter celebrated progress in public safety and housing in his annual State of the City address Monday — and vowed to keep up progress in the midst of federal funding cuts and policy changes.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Regional Climate Centers shut down abruptly this week. Here's why it matters

Regional Climate Centers shut down abruptly this week. Here's why it matters

The closure of four of the six Regional Climate Centers across the U.S. occurred after funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ran out. A recent report stated that the Trump administration plans to propose a 25 percent cut to NOAA's budget next fiscal year.

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Hegseth had a second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports

Hegseth had a second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth created another Signal messaging chat that included his wife and brother where he shared similar details of a March military airstrike against Yemen’s Houthi militants that were sent in another chain with top Trump administration leaders. 
by The Associated Press

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In Thunder Bay, Canadians shift from economic anger to action over U.S. tariffs 

In Thunder Bay, Canadians shift from economic anger to action over U.S. tariffs 

After months of tariff threats and taunting from President Donald Trump, Canadians have had it. Canadian consumers and businesses are showing their displeasure with their wallets as they deal with new costs and political chaos imposed on them.  
by Chris Farrell

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Minnesota lawmakers return for the last leg of session. Here’s what to watch

Minnesota lawmakers return for the last leg of session. Here’s what to watch

They have a month to pass a balanced two-year state budget with funding for schools, public safety, health programs and more before they adjourn. But federal changes could force them back for a rewrite.
by Dana Ferguson

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Land speculators and lawmakers: How St. Peter nearly became Minnesota’s capital

Land speculators and lawmakers: How St. Peter nearly became Minnesota’s capital

A bill at the Legislature this session seeks to designate St. Peter as Minnesota’s honorary capital, a nod to its nearly famous status. It’s also intended to set the record straight on exactly what happened during Minnesota’s last year before statehood. 
by Anika Besst

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