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Wisconsin voters approve ban on private money support for elections
Private money to fund elections will be banned in Wisconsin after voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday put forward by Republicans in reaction to grants received in 2020 that were funded by donations from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Most Americans say criminalizing abortion is wrong — and are divided on deportation
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows that Americans overwhelmingly reject criminalizing abortion while remain divided on other election-year issues like Biden's 2020 win. Plus: some signs of hope.
St. Cloud mayor calls for more housing, downtown investment
Mayor Dave Kleis said St. Cloud’s financial picture is strong, and serious crime is down. But the city faces challenges, including a need for housing for all income levels.
Final three defendants plead guilty in Minnesota murder case taken away from local prosecutor
In a plea agreement, Erick Haynes pleaded guilty Monday to one count of first-degree murder in the 2022 death of Zaria McKeever. Eriana Haynes and Tavion James pleaded guilty to one count each of aiding an offender after the fact for helping to cover up the shooting.
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe primary elections take place Tuesday 
The six member nations of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe are voting in primary elections Tuesday. Two candidates from each race for leadership positions will advance to the general election in June.