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Politics Friday: How 9/11 changed Minnesota and the nation

Politics Friday: How 9/11 changed Minnesota and the nation

We kick off a season to cover the midterm election. For the next several weeks, we'll bring you interviews with candidates, voices of voters and some head-to-head debates. It’s just a taste of what's in store as Election Day approaches where the state will pick a new governor, U.S. senator and much more.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don’t seem thrilled with the idea

Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don’t seem thrilled with the idea

Donald Trump’s pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from some members of Congress — the very people who have constitutional authority over federal spending.
by The Associated Press

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After Trump promised to pay $5,000 if Republicans win, here’s what to expect Thursday

After Trump promised to pay $5,000 if Republicans win, here’s what to expect Thursday

President Trump promised to send every adult citizen $5,000, but only if Republicans maintain control of Congress in the midterm election, setting high expectations for the convention's final night.
by Tamara Keith

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‘Families need to know if somebody died there’: Audit finds gaps in group home report cards, state licensing

‘Families need to know if somebody died there’: Audit finds gaps in group home report cards, state licensing

An audit found the report card system lacked information about serious maltreatment findings and found a third of inspections are more than 90 days late.
by Ellie Roth and Christopher Peak

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GOP’s midterm convention aims to galvanize party but some Republicans are steering clear

GOP’s midterm convention aims to galvanize party but some Republicans are steering clear

Republicans are staging a rare midterm national convention this week in Dallas featuring party leaders, including President Donald Trump. It's an attempt to rally the party ahead of November's election. But not every Republican wants to be part of what some are calling Trumpapalooza.
by Peter Cox

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