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Biden’s candidacy remains a discussion point for Walz, other Democratic governors

Biden’s candidacy remains a discussion point for Walz, other Democratic governors

Gov. Tim Walz led a call with other Democratic governors in which the status of President Joe Biden was among the discussion topics. Biden plans to meet with them Wednesday in an attempt to solidify support after last week’s shaky debate performance.
by Clay Masters and The Associated Press

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How will Minneapolis respond to homelessness after SCOTUS says sleeping outside can be a crime?

How will Minneapolis respond to homelessness after SCOTUS says sleeping outside can be a crime?

In Minnesota’s largest city, public camping is illegal — but it doesn’t come with criminal consequences. Enrique Velázquez, Minneapolis director of regulatory services who oversees the city’s response to homeless encampments, says that is not likely to change.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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The U.S. will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA pandemic flu vaccine

The U.S. will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA pandemic flu vaccine

The funds are targeted for release through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and will pay for continued development of a vaccine that uses the same mRNA technology that allowed rapid development and rollout of vaccines to protect against COVID-19.
by Associated Press

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After Supreme Court immunity ruling, Biden draws sharp contrast with Trump on obeying rule of law

After Supreme Court immunity ruling, Biden draws sharp contrast with Trump on obeying rule of law

President Joe Biden warns that a Supreme Court ruling granting presidents broad immunity from prosecution would make an unchecked Republican Donald Trump “more emboldened to do whatever he wants” if he regains the White House in November’s election.
by The Associated Press

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Sen. Nicole Mitchell seeks dismissal of burglary charge while calling for release of more evidence

Sen. Nicole Mitchell seeks dismissal of burglary charge while calling for release of more evidence

DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury was arrested and charged with burglary in April when she was found in the basement of her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes. Her next court hearing is now scheduled for July 9. 
by Clay Masters

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Analysts on presidential debate and recent Supreme Court moves

Analysts on presidential debate and recent Supreme Court moves

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with legal and political analysts about the fallout from Thursday’s presidential debate and the significance of the newest Supreme Court decisions.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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