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Disabled Minnesota veteran inverts American flag after losing job in federal downsizing

Disabled Minnesota veteran inverts American flag after losing job in federal downsizing

A Minnesota veteran left disabled following several overseas deployments used the flag a distress signal after being laid off as part of the Trump administration’s effort to downsize the federal government.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Twin Cities meteorologist concerned about Trump cuts to NOAA

Twin Cities meteorologist concerned about Trump cuts to NOAA

“I do worry about public safety,” Twin Cities meteorologist Paul Douglas told MPR News of the cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The concerns go beyond tornado warnings, he added. “It's the safety of our aviation system, shipping, agriculture.”
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Some Minnesota child cares closed Monday to call for more state funding

Some Minnesota child cares closed Monday to call for more state funding

Hundreds of providers, teachers and families were expected to take part in a “Day Without Childcare” to underscore the need for more funding, affordability and accessibility for kids and parents, as well as living wages for staff.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minnesota House rejects banning transgender athletes from girls sports

Minnesota House rejects banning transgender athletes from girls sports

Republicans in control of the House had brought forward the proposal, which mirrored a recent executive order from President Donald Trump. The bill, however, wasn’t expected to pass.
by Dana Ferguson, Elizabeth Shockman and Peter Cox

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What you need to know about Trump’s address to joint session of Congress

What you need to know about Trump’s address to joint session of Congress

President Trump will lay out his second term agenda in an address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night. From talk on tariffs to the U.S. role in the world, here’s what to expect.
by Elena Moore

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Seeing Washington change course on Ukraine, Taiwan ponders its own fate

Seeing Washington change course on Ukraine, Taiwan ponders its own fate

Developments in the Ukraine-U.S. relationship have regularly made headline news in Taiwan lately. Many in Taiwan compare Ukraine’s fate to its own, as China continues to threaten an invasion.
by Ashish Valentine

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