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Ontario slaps 25% increase on electricity exports to U.S. in response to Trump's trade war

Ontario slaps 25% increase on electricity exports to U.S. in response to Trump's trade war

Trump launched a new trade war last week by imposing tariffs against Washington’s three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China and sending financial markets into a tailspin.
by The Associated Press

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Act to repeal harmful law may not go far enough for Dakota people 

Act to repeal harmful law may not go far enough for Dakota people 

The Sioux Dakota Removal Act passed in 1863 could be repealed in South Dakota. Dakota people in Minnesota wonder if it will go far enough to undo the harm it caused when it was originally passed. 
by Allison Herrera

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Former state Sen. LĂłpez Franzen announces U.S. Senate run in Minnesota

Former state Sen. LĂłpez Franzen announces U.S. Senate run in Minnesota

Melisa López Franzen, a former Democratic leader in the Legislature, said she will run for Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat next year. She most recently worked at the University of Minnesota.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota House seat gets filled as Legislature begins confronting new budget reality

Minnesota House seat gets filled as Legislature begins confronting new budget reality

Minnesota’s Legislature will see a major change this week with a special election in the House, and will start grappling with the updated budget forecast that showed tighter finances. Both will likely change the dynamic of this legislative session moving forward.
by Peter Cox

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Ex-central banker to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister after winning Liberal Party vote

Ex-central banker to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister after winning Liberal Party vote

Former central banker Mark Carney will become Canada’s next prime minister after the governing Liberal Party elected him its leader as the country deals with U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threat, and a federal election looms. 
by The Associated Press

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Trump DOJ's limits on FACE Act enforcement fuel concern from abortion providers

Trump DOJ's limits on FACE Act enforcement fuel concern from abortion providers

New Justice Department leaders say past enforcement of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act is "the prototypical example" of what they call "the weaponization of law enforcement."
by Ryan Lucas

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Minnesota lawmakers consider allowing heavier ATVs

Minnesota lawmakers consider allowing heavier ATVs

The ATV industry says consumer preferences are shifting toward larger side-by-side vehicles. Some environmental groups question whether heavier vehicles could cause more trail damage.
by Kirsti Marohn

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