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Trump's next rally arena: a Manhattan courthouse

Trump's next rally arena: a Manhattan courthouse

The presumptive GOP nominee will stand trial Monday in the first criminal trial of a former president. At this point, Trump is used to trying to leverage his appearances as part of his campaign.
by Ximena Bustillo

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‘Look what you made me do’: Minnesota lawmakers pass proposals to crack down on ticket, junk fees

‘Look what you made me do’: Minnesota lawmakers pass proposals to crack down on ticket, junk fees

The Minnesota House of Representatives advanced two measures — inspired by Taylor Swift — to crack down on the add-on fees for everything from concert tickets to hotel rooms and restaurant bills. 
by Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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Duluth’s beloved Park Point a neighborhood in flux long before Cargill outcry

Duluth’s beloved Park Point a neighborhood in flux long before Cargill outcry

Behind the recent uproar over billionaire Kathy Cargill’s plans on Duluth’s Park Point, the neighborhood has been undergoing major change for years, with more second homes and vacation rentals, and soaring property taxes.
by Dan Kraker

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Senate leaders talk rideshare, sports betting and bonding bill as session winds down

Senate leaders talk rideshare, sports betting and bonding bill as session winds down

There are about five weeks left in this legislative session and lawmakers are still working on a bonding bill — a package of public infrastructure projects. To get an idea of how the final weeks of the session might go, DFL Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy and GOP Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Politics Friday: The landscape of Minnesota education legislation and the outlook of business permitting across the state

Politics Friday: The landscape of Minnesota education legislation and the outlook of business permitting across the state

MPR News host Brian Bakst and his guests talked about education issues across Minnesota and the state’s environment for business expansions.
by Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth and Matthew Alvarez

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Health department says 22 Minnesota water systems have PFAS above new federal limits

Health department says 22 Minnesota water systems have PFAS above new federal limits

For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency has set enforceable drinking water standards for six PFAS. Water systems will be required to monitor for the chemicals and remove them if they're above the allowable levels.
by Kirsti Marohn, Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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So long, skinny jeans. See you in the next cycle

So long, skinny jeans. See you in the next cycle

Skinny jeans are out and looser pants are in. But it's so much more than that. This is the logic and life cycle behind fashion trends.
by Kai McNamee

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