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Federal money to tackle food waste and climate pollution flows to Minnesota in the fall

Federal money to tackle food waste and climate pollution flows to Minnesota in the fall

The state is set to receive a $200 million grant to reduce food waste and climate pollution, Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday. Officials say money will go toward projects that decarbonize food systems while keeping Minnesotans sustainably fed.
by Cari Spencer

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Speaker Hortman praises Harris’ ‘cool aunt appeal,’ hopeful of down-ballot boost

Speaker Hortman praises Harris’ ‘cool aunt appeal,’ hopeful of down-ballot boost

Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman says she expects Vice President Kamala Harris, not former President Donald Trump, to have coattails in the North Star state.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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In an energized 1st campaign speech, Harris makes her pitch for 2024

In an energized 1st campaign speech, Harris makes her pitch for 2024

Vice President Harris addressed a crowd of supporters in the swing state of Wisconsin on Tuesday. Harris is poised to be the next Democratic presidential nominee.
by Elena Moore

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‘The Kamala Harris Project’ has been closely tracking the tenure of the VP

‘The Kamala Harris Project’ has been closely tracking the tenure of the VP

Vice President Kamala Harris is on track to secure the democratic nomination. According to an Associated Press survey, Harris has the support of well more than 1,976 delegates she’ll need to win on a first ballot.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally

Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally

The director of the Secret Service is stepping down from her job following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump that unleashed intensifying outcry about how the agency tasked with protecting current and former presidents could fail in its core mission.
by The Associated Press

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Why many scientists fear a second Trump term

Why many scientists fear a second Trump term

Federal scientists work on everything from agriculture and housing to weather forecasts and electricity generation. Many worry they will face censorship if Trump wins in November.
by Rebecca Hersher

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In Minnesota’s deep red 7th District, Otter Tail County GOP feuds over pretty much everything

In Minnesota’s deep red 7th District, Otter Tail County GOP feuds over pretty much everything

There’s a feud unfolding among Republicans in northwest Minnesota. The Otter Tail County GOP is currently deeply divided, with traditional area Republicans pitted against a more conservative, activist faction of the local GOP.
by Catharine Richert

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