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Politics Friday: Amy Klobuchar lays out plans in her DFL governor's campaign

Politics Friday: Amy Klobuchar lays out plans in her DFL governor's campaign

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is putting some definition around her campaign for Minnesota governor a few months after entering the race to replace DFL Gov. Tim Walz. Meanwhile, some longtime lawmakers prepare to exit the state Capitol.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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City officials say Owatonna needs new police, fire stations. Distrustful residents are pushing back

City officials say Owatonna needs new police, fire stations. Distrustful residents are pushing back

City officials in Owatonna say their police and fire stations are out of date and in disrepair. But their $65 million proposal to build new ones is getting pushback from residents who want a say in the process.
by Catharine Richert

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Minnesota lawmakers considering whether to allow plug-in or 'balcony' solar power

Minnesota lawmakers considering whether to allow plug-in or 'balcony' solar power

Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to allow homeowners to install small-scale “plug-in” or “balcony” solar systems. There’s a growing movement for them nationwide. But there are safety concerns.
by Dan Kraker

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Lawmakers consider expanding program that helped St. Paul double its nonfatal shooting solve rate

Lawmakers consider expanding program that helped St. Paul double its nonfatal shooting solve rate

Nonfatal shootings are difficult cases to solve, but doing so can prevent future violence. Lawmakers are proposing a grant program to help police around the state clear more nonfatal shooting cases.
by Cait Kelley

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Minneapolis passes assault-weapon ban — but state law will block it

Minneapolis passes assault-weapon ban — but state law will block it

The ban would only go into effect if the Minnesota Legislature repeals a law preventing cities from regulating guns. A bill to do so was introduced at the Capitol this year but is not moving forward.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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State fires director of Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office

State fires director of Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office

The director of Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office has been terminated less than a year after being appointed to the position.
by Andrew Krueger, Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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