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North Dakota voters will decide whether 81 is too old to serve in Congress
North Dakota voters will decide in June whether to prevent people from running for Congress if they're old enough to turn 81 during their House or Senate term. The vote is set to take place amid a rematch between the oldest men to be president, Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
After 161 years, land was officially returned to the Upper Sioux Community
Friday marks the return of over 2 square miles of state-owned land in southwest Minnesota to the Upper Sioux Community. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources closed the Upper Sioux Agency State Park mid-February. 
Politics Friday: The fate of a sports betting bill and a TikTok ban
March Madness is upon us, so it’s a perfect time to check in on sports betting legislation at the Capitol. Who wants it, who doesn’t? Plus, a look at the proposal in Congress to ban TikTok if it doesn’t get a new owner.
Walz signs compromise school resource officer bill
The bill allows officers to use prone restraints in situations where students pose a risk to themselves or others. It also sets up funding for extra training for officers.
Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against Trump in documents case
Former President Donald Trump was in court in Florida where he's seeking dismissal of criminal charges related to classified documents he allegedly withheld and concealed from investigators.
It’s not just ‘hang loose.’ Lawmakers look to make the friendly ‘shaka’ Hawaii’s official gesture
A pinky and thumb extended with the remaining fingers curled down: That’s the “shaka” in Hawaii. It's sometimes known outside the islands as the “hang loose” sign associated with surf culture. But in Hawaii, where it originated, it's a more common and nuanced gesture.