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November 29, 2024 4:00 AM

Minnesotans seek long-term contraception after Trump win, worry about abortion access

While Minnesota passed the PRO Act last year protecting abortion access statewide, residents say they are still worried what the upcoming Trump-Vance administration could do.

by Sam Stroozas

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November 29, 2024 1:03 AM

Democratic lawmakers report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes

At least five Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday. Police who responded said they found no evidence of explosives on the lawmakers' properties.

by The Associated Press

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November 28, 2024 4:00 AM

'Tired. Damn tired.' Some Black women are processing the grief of a Kamala Harris loss

Most Black women voters supported Kamala Harris in her presidential run against Donald Trump. Now some say they are pulling back, to rest and mourn.

by Sandhya Dirks

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November 28, 2024 4:00 AM

Dementia research and support to continue in Minnesota after Congress passes legislation

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar spoke at a senior living facility in Minneapolis about legislation that was passed last week reauthorizing a 2018 act that provides research, education and support for those facing Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers.

by Anika Besst

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November 28, 2024 3:51 AM

Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago

A spokesperson for Meta confirmed that Zuckerberg and Trump met on Wednesday, saying he was invited for dinner with the president-elect to talk about the incoming administration.

by The Associated Press

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November 28, 2024 2:45 AM

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

Among those targeted were New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, and Matt Gaetz, Trump's initial pick to serve as attorney general.

by The Associated Press

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November 27, 2024 12:15 PM

Scott County official says 20 absentee ballots in close House race were likely tossed

The missing ballots are at the heart of a court challenge from Minnesota House Republicans who have said a 14-vote win for a DFLer there is clouded. The race will dictate House control.

by Dana Ferguson

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November 27, 2024 11:00 AM

Minnesota cannabis license lottery challenge moves to state appeals court

The move comes after a district court judge this week blocked a state lottery to choose which social equity applicants would be pre-licensed to start up cannabis businesses.

by Dana Ferguson

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November 26, 2024 8:27 PM

Trump turns to critic of COVID mandates to run NIH

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford health researcher, is in line to lead the National Institutes of Health. Early in the pandemic he argued against lockdowns and focusing on people at highest risk.

by Rob Stein

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November 26, 2024 4:03 PM

Walz, agriculture leaders celebrate Minnesota turkey production, show concern over tariffs

DFL Gov. Tim Walz continued the tradition of celebrating Minnesota’s nation-leading position when it comes to turkey production. He also addressed preliminary concerns of tariffs promised by President-elect Donald Trump.

by Clay Masters

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Politics and Election News

Minnesotans seek long-term contraception after Trump win, worry about abortion access

Democratic lawmakers report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes

'Tired. Damn tired.' Some Black women are processing the grief of a Kamala Harris loss

Dementia research and support to continue in Minnesota after Congress passes legislation

Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

Scott County official says 20 absentee ballots in close House race were likely tossed

Minnesota cannabis license lottery challenge moves to state appeals court

Trump turns to critic of COVID mandates to run NIH

Walz, agriculture leaders celebrate Minnesota turkey production, show concern over tariffs

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