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Trump uses interview on economics to promote tariffs and riff on his favorite themes

Trump uses interview on economics to promote tariffs and riff on his favorite themes

Donald Trump has seized on an opening to sound his frequent argument that imposing huge tariffs on foreign goods would amount to an economic elixir — one he claims would raise enormous sums for the government, protect U.S. firms from overseas competition and prod foreign companies to open factories in the United States. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota city says Trump campaign still owes more than $200,000 for July rally

Minnesota city says Trump campaign still owes more than $200,000 for July rally

Local officials say former President Donald Trump’s campaign still owes a central Minnesota city nearly $209,000 for services related to a July campaign rally. The Minnesota Star Tribune reports that the bill is for services beyond what St. Cloud normally provides. 
by The Associated Press

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Walz to unveil Harris' plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump's edge

Walz to unveil Harris' plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump's edge

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz will unveil his ticket’s plans to improve the lives of rural voters as Vice President Kamala Harris looks to cut into former President Donald Trump’s support.
by The Associated Press

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In divided St. Cloud, challengers hope to flip House seats

In divided St. Cloud, challengers hope to flip House seats

While many legislative districts in Minnesota are either solidly Republican or DFL, in the St. Cloud, voters are evenly split. Races for the two House seats that represent the region are among the most competitive in the state. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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Migrant deaths in New Mexico have increased tenfold

Migrant deaths in New Mexico have increased tenfold

Experts say smugglers are treating migrants more harshly and bringing them on paths that could be more dangerous in extreme summer temperatures.
by The Associated Press

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Harris brings a bit of Trump into her rally to try to show him as ‘unhinged’

Harris brings a bit of Trump into her rally to try to show him as ‘unhinged’

Vice President Kamala Harris wants voters to pay more attention when Trump talks about “the enemy within.” On Monday, she played a highlight reel to paint him as “increasingly unstable and unhinged.”
by Deepa Shivaram and Danielle Kurtzleben

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Giant pandas will arrive at D.C.'s National Zoo this week

Giant pandas will arrive at D.C.'s National Zoo this week

After an 11-month wait, giant pandas will populate the zoo once again. A pair of pandas, which left China on FedEx's "Panda Express" cargo jet, are expected to arrive in the D.C. area on Tuesday.
by Willem Marx

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Indigenous Peoples Day event in Minneapolis encourages voter registration, education

Indigenous Peoples Day event in Minneapolis encourages voter registration, education

Indigenous communities across the country are celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day. In Minneapolis, the community is marking the holiday by making sure people are registered to vote and know about the issues.
by Allison Herrera

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With hunting party, Walz invites moderate male voters into the fold

With hunting party, Walz invites moderate male voters into the fold

Independent voter David Clayton joined Gov. Tim Walz at Saturday’s pheasant opener and says he’s sold on voting for the Harris-Walz ticket. He thinks others may be, too, but aren’t talking about it. “There are many, many MAGA-minded Americans who aren’t really so MAGA-minded. But they can’t say it out loud because of fear of any kind of cancelation.”
by Cathy Wurzer, Megan Burks and Gracie Stockton

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