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Gov. Tim Walz reflects on Democrats’ shortcomings, return to Minnesota as political ground shifts
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is back at the Capitol and reacclimating to life after his vice presidential bid. Politics Friday host Brian Bakst and senior politics reporter Dana Ferguson unpack an interview with Walz about three months on the national stage and what awaits next year.
Minnesota cities take different approaches to recreational cannabis market
The Minnesota Legislature set most of the rules about cultivation and sale of recreational marijuana in spring 2023. However, the state left several key decisions within local control, including whether cities can allow more than a set minimum of shops.
Trump invites China's Xi to next month's inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump is breaking with precedent in inviting a foreign head of state to his inauguration.
Gov. Tim Walz says he’ll propose anti-fraud measures, reflects on VP bid
In his first interview with MPR News since his vice presidential run, Tim Walz said he still has “privilege” of serving as Minnesota governor, urged lawmakers to work together in divided government.
Biden commutes the sentences for 1,500 people, the largest act of clemency in a day
The 1,500 people had been serving long prison sentences that would have been shorter under today's laws and practices. Three Minnesota women are among those to get their federal convictions pardoned.