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Amid ‘culture of harassment and violence,’ Minnesota poll workers get new protections

Amid ‘culture of harassment and violence,’ Minnesota poll workers get new protections

New privacy protections for Minnesota poll workers and election officials went into effect Thursday, building on two years of testimony at the state Legislature.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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We’ve been here before: With Walz maneuvering, there’s another Minnesotan in the VP mix

We’ve been here before: With Walz maneuvering, there’s another Minnesotan in the VP mix

Gov. Tim Walz is on the short list for likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris as she chooses a running mate. Walz is just the latest Minnesota politician to get a hard look for the No. 2 job.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Report calls for U.S. government to own up to abusive boarding school history

Report calls for U.S. government to own up to abusive boarding school history

The final investigative report on federal Indian boarding schools sets out recommendations for helping Native communities heal from the abusive policies.

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Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race

Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race

Donald Trump falsely suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago Wednesday in an interview that quickly turned hostile.
by The Associated Press

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‘Build the plane while we’re flying it’: Cannabis regulators ready for next phase of legalization

‘Build the plane while we’re flying it’: Cannabis regulators ready for next phase of legalization

The state’s Office of Cannabis Management is reviewing applications for the first applicants set to stand up Minnesota’s legal cannabis marketplace. The office is also fine-tuning an inspections regimen.
by Dana Ferguson

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Trump's planned address to Black journalists convention sparks backlash

Trump's planned address to Black journalists convention sparks backlash

Former President Donald Trump will address journalists at the NABJ convention in Chicago. Many, however, have questioned the decision to offer a platform to the Republican nominee.
by Alana Wise

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