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Trump administration was set to purchase $400 million worth of armored Teslas

Trump administration was set to purchase $400 million worth of armored Teslas

That’s according to a public State Department procurement document. It comes as ethics experts raise conflict of interest questions about the chief executive of Tesla, Elon Musk, who is a top White House official.
by Bobby Allyn

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Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek reelection in 2026, putting Minnesota seat up for grabs

Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek reelection in 2026, putting Minnesota seat up for grabs

Sen. Tina Smith, who has represented Minnesota in the U.S. Senate since 2018, won’t try for another six-year term next year. An open seat could set off a scramble in both parties ahead of the midterm election.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota lawmaker wants statewide ban on new billboard signs

Minnesota lawmaker wants statewide ban on new billboard signs

Sen. John Marty, DFL-Roseville, said the signs detract from the state's natural scenic beauty and pose a safety concern for motorists. Billboard companies say the bill would hurt local businesses and curtail First Amendment rights.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Mobile pharmacy brings meds to Winthrop customers after losing brick and mortar store

Mobile pharmacy brings meds to Winthrop customers after losing brick and mortar store

Some Minnesota pharmacies are closing their doors because of lower reimbursement rates for prescription drugs and dwindling profit margins — especially for pharmacies with a large customer base on public insurance. 
by Hannah Yang

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Feds to probe Minnesota State High School League over transgender athlete policy

Feds to probe Minnesota State High School League over transgender athlete policy

The Trump administration on Wednesday said it will investigate the league’s intention to follow state law and allow students in the state to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity, despite the president’s recent executive order.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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