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Renew it or lose it: Lawmaker asks voters not to skip ballot question on lottery amendment

Renew it or lose it: Lawmaker asks voters not to skip ballot question on lottery amendment

This fall, Minnesotans will vote on whether to renew a proposal earmarking some money from the state lottery to fund environmental programs, including parks projects, conservation and clean water efforts.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Blinken urges Israel to seek enduring deal, as officials say a limited cease-fire has been discussed

Blinken urges Israel to seek enduring deal, as officials say a limited cease-fire has been discussed

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel needs to pursue an “enduring strategic success” in Gaza after its tactical victories against Hamas. He urged it Wednesday to seek a deal that would end the war and bring back dozens of hostages.
by The Associated Press

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Jailed reporters, silenced networks: What Trump says he'd do to the media if elected

Jailed reporters, silenced networks: What Trump says he'd do to the media if elected

On the campaign trail, former President Donald Trump has threatened to jail reporters who won't give up the sources of leaks and to strip networks of their broadcast licenses for fact-checking him.
by David Folkenflik

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Students vote early at University of Minnesota pop-up polling place following law change

Students vote early at University of Minnesota pop-up polling place following law change

This year marks the first time Minnesota college students will get to vote early on campus, following a law passed in 2023 by the state Legislature that allows for on-campus, pop-up early voting sites.
by Ellie Roth

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In Grand Rapids, voters keep politics mostly quiet to keep civility

In Grand Rapids, voters keep politics mostly quiet to keep civility

Voters in Grand Rapids are concerned about the economy and other issues central to this divisive election. But in a small town where people rub shoulders with those on the other side of the political spectrum, they’re more interested in maintaining civility.
by Dan Kraker

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Rudy Giuliani ordered to turn over NYC apartment, 26 watches to Georgia election workers

Rudy Giuliani ordered to turn over NYC apartment, 26 watches to Georgia election workers

A federal judge has ordered Rudy Giuliani to turn over his New York City apartment and various other assets to two Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him.
by The Associated Press

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