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Gov. Walz talks about 'complicated' tenure, asks Legislature to pass his agenda in final State of the State

DFL Gov. Tim Walz’s eight years in office have seen political triumphs but also a series of challenging moments — the COVID-19 pandemic, murder of George Floyd and, more recently, shootings of state lawmakers and an extended federal immigration enforcement surge. He's already looking ahead to his next chapter.
by Dana Ferguson

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Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents' dinner shooting

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents' dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota journalist attended White House Correspondents' Dinner to protest, but didn't get the chance

Minnesota journalist attended White House Correspondents' Dinner to protest, but didn't get the chance

Minnesota-based independent journalist Georgia Fort attended the White House Correspondents’ Dinner to stand for the First Amendment by walking out during the president's speech. She didn’t have the opportunity.
by Heidi Raschke and Cathy Wurzer

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Short on cash, Minnesota lawmakers search for new ways to pay for priorities

Short on cash, Minnesota lawmakers search for new ways to pay for priorities

Leaders at the Capitol agree on the top priorities they need to tackle this year: Getting funding to HCMC and counties, combating fraud and approving a slate of local construction projects. But with relatively little money to go around, they’re weighing options to cover as much as they can.
by Dana Ferguson

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A suspect is in custody after Trump is rushed from correspondents' dinner

A suspect is in custody after Trump is rushed from correspondents' dinner

President Trump and several cabinet members were safely rushed from the event in Washington, D.C. after several loud sounds were heard. The Secret Service said one person was in custody.
by Eric McDaniel

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