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In polarized times, these Minnesota legislators want to restore civility at the state Capitol

In polarized times, these Minnesota legislators want to restore civility at the state Capitol

This year’s legislative session started with a lot of vitriol between DFLers and Republicans. But a bipartisan group of legislators is trying to get both sides to be more collaborative and civil.
by Catharine Richert

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A crucial, vacant Minnesota House seat will finally be filled next week

A crucial, vacant Minnesota House seat will finally be filled next week

The March 11 special election will determine whether Republicans secure enough seats to pass bills in the Minnesota House or if they’ll fall back into a tie with the DFL.
by Clay Masters

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Trump’s speech to Congress comes as he wields vast power almost daring lawmakers, courts to stop him

Trump’s speech to Congress comes as he wields vast power almost daring lawmakers, courts to stop him

President Donald Trump arrives this week on Capitol Hill to deliver a speech to Congress, a coequal branch of government he has bulldozed past this first month in office, wielding unimaginable executive power to get what he wants, at home and abroad.
by The Associated Press

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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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