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Trump picks a University of Minnesota professor to lead his economic council

Trump picks a University of Minnesota professor to lead his economic council

President Donald Trump is nominating University of Minnesota economist Christopher Phelan as the next chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. The nomination was posted on the White House website on Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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Fargo mayoral candidates clash on homelessness, budget at debate

Fargo mayoral candidates clash on homelessness, budget at debate

The 90-minute debate was the first debate among Fargo’s five mayoral candidates and topics ranged from the city’s finances, homelessness and government transparency.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Minneapolis to expand safety measures in Uptown

Minneapolis to expand safety measures in Uptown

Minneapolis plans to assign community safety ambassadors to Uptown starting in November, as officials look to curb crime.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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What it takes to make elections secure and accessible

What it takes to make elections secure and accessible

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and an election security expert about how our election systems can balance security with access.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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No plan B on funding for HCMC according to new Hennepin Healthcare CEO

No plan B on funding for HCMC according to new Hennepin Healthcare CEO

New Hennepin Healthcare CEO John Cumming said that without the Legislature’s help, there is currently no back-up plan to get funding for the state’s largest trauma center.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Peace talks are in doubt as the U.S. seizes an Iranian ship

Peace talks are in doubt as the U.S. seizes an Iranian ship

President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
by NPR Staff

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Fears of looser standards as the FBI and Justice Department scramble to fill a depleted workforce

Fears of looser standards as the FBI and Justice Department scramble to fill a depleted workforce

The FBI and Justice Department are scrambling to rebuild a depleted workforce after a wave of departures over the last year. In response, leaders are easing hiring requirements and accelerating recruitment in ways that some current and former officials see as a lowering of long-accepted standards.
by The Associated Press

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