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January 7, 2025 4:00 AM

U.S. leaders honor former President Jimmy Carter legacy of service and citizenship

Carter, who died Dec. 29 at age 100, was transported to the Capitol by a horse-drawn cassion after arriving from Atlanta.

by Stephen Fowler

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January 7, 2025 4:00 AM

Biden creates 2 new national monuments, setting a conservation record

The White House says President Joe Biden has now protected a total of 674 million acres of lands and waters — a record for any administration. This includes two new national monuments in California.

by Deepa Shivaram

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January 7, 2025 4:00 AM

Minnesota lawmakers prepare to take office — minus the actual office space for some

The Minnesota House will enter the 2025 legislative session with a new power structure and also a new home base down the block as its typical digs undergo construction.

by Dana Ferguson

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January 7, 2025 12:49 AM

U.K. leader Starmer slams ‘lies and misinformation’ after attacks from Elon Musk

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned "lies and misinformation" that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk.

by The Associated Press

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January 6, 2025 10:48 PM

Rudy Giuliani is held in contempt of court in $148 million defamation case

Rudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information as he turned over assets to satisfy a defamation ruling granted to two Georgia poll workers.

by The Associated Press

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January 6, 2025 3:44 PM

Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management will get new interim director

The interim director of the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management, who has led the office since it was created, is stepping down.

by MPR News Staff

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January 6, 2025 2:10 PM

GOP sues over timing of special election crucial to Minnesota House power balance

A lawsuit challenges a decision by Gov. Tim Walz to schedule a Jan. 28 special election after a November winner was deemed ineligible to take office in the House on Jan. 14.

by Clay Masters

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January 6, 2025 1:59 PM

Minnesota session agendas start to emerge as power fight drags on, acrimony picks up

A week ahead of the kick off of the 2025 legislative session, House leaders feuded over who is in charge and what might get accomplished amid a power struggle.

by Dana Ferguson

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January 6, 2025 1:57 PM

Millions of public workers are set to get higher Social Security benefits. Here's why

Public service workers, including some teachers, firefighters and police officers, may soon see their Social Security payments increase by hundreds of dollars monthly.

by Juliana Kim

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January 6, 2025 9:00 AM

Canada’s Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader, spelling end to time in power

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation in the face of rising discontent over his leadership, and after the abrupt departure of his finance minister signaled growing turmoil within his government.

by The Associated Press

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Politics and Election News

U.S. leaders honor former President Jimmy Carter legacy of service and citizenship

Biden creates 2 new national monuments, setting a conservation record

Minnesota lawmakers prepare to take office — minus the actual office space for some

U.K. leader Starmer slams ‘lies and misinformation’ after attacks from Elon Musk

Rudy Giuliani is held in contempt of court in $148 million defamation case

Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management will get new interim director

GOP sues over timing of special election crucial to Minnesota House power balance

Minnesota session agendas start to emerge as power fight drags on, acrimony picks up

Millions of public workers are set to get higher Social Security benefits. Here's why

Canada’s Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader, spelling end to time in power

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