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State of the Union offers Trump a chance to make the case for his foreign policy approach

State of the Union offers Trump a chance to make the case for his foreign policy approach

At a moment when polls show the American public increasingly concerned about the economy, Trump’s assignment Tuesday evening was to cut through a thickening skepticism that he's staying true to his “America First” philosophy after a year in which his focus was often far from home.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. women’s hockey team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of Union; men's team will be there

U.S. women’s hockey team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of Union; men's team will be there

The U.S. women’s hockey gold medal-winning team has politely declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend his State of the Union address on Tuesday, while members of the men’s hockey team — also celebrating a gold-medal win — said they will be there.
by The Associated Press

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New bill carves out public gift rule exception for first responders and mental health resources

New bill carves out public gift rule exception for first responders and mental health resources

There are restrictions on how and when public officials can receive gifts in Minnesota. But Monday, lawmakers discussed a bipartisan bill that would make sure those restrictions don't apply to mental health resources.
by Cait Kelley

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Minnesota legislators on civility, collaboration and the 2026 session

Immigration, fraud, gun violence, affordability. How can Minnesota lawmakers tackle tough issues this legislative session without divisive rhetoric? MPR News host Catharine Richert talks with two state legislators working to foster civility at the state Capitol.  
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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Citing increased pressures, Minnesota DNR proposes dropping walleye limit from 6 to 4

Citing increased pressures, Minnesota DNR proposes dropping walleye limit from 6 to 4

The DNR says Minnesota’s iconic state fish is not currently in crisis. But walleye are facing a number of complicating factors that could affect their long-term health, including climate change, invasive species and increased pressure from anglers armed with better gear and technology.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Trump moves to raise tariffs after court ruling

Trump moves to raise tariffs after court ruling

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he was raising the global tariff he wants to impose to 15 percent, up from 10 percent he had announced a day earlier.
by The Associated Press

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