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The Secret Service admits failures in Butler, Pa., Trump shooting
The acting director of the Secret Service also cited “complacency” from others, as well as over-reliance on mobile devices and flaws in advance planning.
How influencers flocked to Springfield chasing debunked rumors and attention
Sensationalized and out-of-context videos from influencers are helping to elevate the false and racist rumors that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio are eating pets.
Questions around financial oversight shadow Byron Schools ahead of multimillion-dollar referendum
In November, voters in the Byron School District will decide whether to approve a $1.9 million dollar a year referendum for the next decade. The request comes after a turbulent few months at the district.
State asks judge to pause ruling that struck down North Dakota’s abortion ban
The state filed a motion for a stay pending appeal on Wednesday, and intends to appeal the ruling to the North Dakota Supreme Court, saying the case “presents serious, difficult and new legal issues.”
Politics Friday: Know your ballot picks? It’s time to vote in Minnesota
MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Secretary of State Steve Simon about early voting and election mechanics in Minnesota. Later, a look at the political landscape with two people active in their parties.
With Tim Walz on the Democratic ticket, Minnesota Republicans also hop on national wave
Some Republicans are answering the call to point out flaws while others contemplate a move up the political ladder. Democrats have put the focus on more positive attributes and policy strides he’s helped steer through.
Emails reveal how Walz struggled to deal with unrest, reach consensus with critics after police killings
Spring 2021 saw escalating tensions in Minnesota: Police had killed Daunte Wright less than a year after George Floyd. Caught between the demands of Black organizers and Republican lawmakers, Tim Walz struggled to chart a course for police reform.