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Supreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in Congress

Supreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in Congress

By weakening Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, the Supreme Court has paved the way for the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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In farewell State of the State, Gov. Tim Walz seeks action after Minnesota’s trying year

In farewell State of the State, Gov. Tim Walz seeks action after Minnesota’s trying year

Gov. Tim Walz acknowledged his complicated record as he urged lawmakers to put an exclamation mark on their session. The divide in reaction in the room for his annual speech demonstrates the difficulty he faces in enacting agenda.
by Peter Cox and Dana Ferguson

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Grooming and child abuse: 6 questions, answered

Grooming and child abuse: 6 questions, answered

Experts say it’s exceedingly difficult to recognize grooming while it’s happening. But there are steps institutions can take to prevent grooming and child abuse at schools and childcare centers
by Angela Davis, Elizabeth Shockman and Cari Dwyer

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City of Monticello sets stage for allowing data centers, with restrictions

City of Monticello sets stage for allowing data centers, with restrictions

The ordinance includes new restrictions for large data centers, which city officials say are aimed at reducing negative impacts on people living nearby. The ordinance also ensures Monticello residents don’t bear any financial costs.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Gov. Walz talks about 'complicated' tenure, asks Legislature to pass his agenda in final State of the State

DFL Gov. Tim Walz’s eight years in office have seen political triumphs but also a series of challenging moments — the COVID-19 pandemic, murder of George Floyd and, more recently, shootings of state lawmakers and an extended federal immigration enforcement surge. He's already looking ahead to his next chapter.
by Dana Ferguson

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