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‘MyPillow Guy’ and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026

‘MyPillow Guy’ and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026

Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026. 
by The Associated Press and Peter Cox

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Homeland Security Secretary Noem defends Trump’s hard-line immigration policies under scrutiny

Homeland Security Secretary Noem defends Trump’s hard-line immigration policies under scrutiny

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the Trump administration's immigration policies during a contentious House committee hearing. Noem faced tough questioning Thursday from Democrats, some of whom called for her to resign.
by The Associated Press

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Nisswa Mayor Jennifer Carnahan faces criticism, call to resign

Nisswa Mayor Jennifer Carnahan faces criticism, call to resign

The city’s four council members spoke critically of Carnahan in the wake of allegations that a Nisswa restaurant employee overheard her disparaging a city council member. Carnahan later went on to allege that the woman assaulted her.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Will U.S. military strikes slow drug overdose deaths? Experts say no

Will U.S. military strikes slow drug overdose deaths? Experts say no

President Trump says U.S. strikes on supposed drug-smuggling boats will save Americans from overdose deaths. But most experts worry the strategy is counterproductive.
by Brian Mann

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What to know as trial nears for the Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant dodge agents

What to know as trial nears for the Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant dodge agents

Defense attorneys and prosecutors are set to choose the jurors who will decide whether a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal officers broke the law. Federal prosecutors charged Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan in April with obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest.
by The Associated Press

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Grain market expert weighs in on federal bailout for Minnesota farmers hurt by tariffs, inflation

Grain market expert weighs in on federal bailout for Minnesota farmers hurt by tariffs, inflation

Ed Usset, grain marketing specialist at the Center for Farm Financial Management and U of M Extension professor, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Wednesday to share how tariffs have affected farm country.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Judge blocks Trump's National Guard deployment in LA with sharp rebuke

Judge blocks Trump's National Guard deployment in LA with sharp rebuke

In the latest in a series of legal setbacks for Trump's deployments, a judge ruled the administration must end its deployment to Los Angeles and return control of National Guard troops to California.
by Kat Lonsdorf

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Trump once denied using this slur about Haiti and African nations. Now he boasts about it

Trump once denied using this slur about Haiti and African nations. Now he boasts about it

President Donald Trump admits he used the slur “s---hole countries” during a private 2018 meeting with lawmakers to disparage Haiti and African nations. On Tuesday, he recalled the comment at a rally in Pennsylvania, despite previously denying it.
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A divided Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for a 3rd straight time

A divided Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for a 3rd straight time

The Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point, in an effort to shore up a weakening job market. With inflation remaining stubbornly high, it was not a slam dunk decision.
by Scott Horsley

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