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Elon Musk tried to turn the salute controversy into a joke
The incident only lasted seconds, but it sparked what has become a global debate about how to interpret what Musk did. Then Musk started posting Nazi-themed jokes.
Minnesota justices tell lawmakers to work out control of ‘dysfunctional’ House
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Friday agreed with DFLers that it takes 68 votes to conduct House business, but the opinion didn’t come with a road map on how the House should proceed from here.
Trump orders release of JFK, RFK and MLK assassination records
President Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of classified governmental documents about the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which has fueled conspiracy theories for decades.
Walz proposes $887 million bonding bill for infrastructure projects, not worried about Capitol impasse
Using the breached Rapidan Dam as a backdrop Gov. Tim Walz pitched his $887 million bonding bill. As well as funding for infrastructure, Walz wants to fund a new state patrol headquarters, and address housing and environmental needs.
Top Minnesota attorney: Birthright citizenship suit against Trump just the beginning
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship two days after Minnesota joined 21 other states in a lawsuit to challenge it. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison discussed his strategy.