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Trump beats Nikki Haley, Joe Biden wins amid protest votes in Michigan primaries

Trump beats Nikki Haley, Joe Biden wins amid protest votes in Michigan primaries

Biden has one remaining challenger, U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota, who has done little to slow Biden's path to the nomination. Trump has now won six presidential contests for the GOP nomination. His remaining major challenger – former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley – has not won a single contest so far.
by Ashley Lopez

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Minnesota photographer finds more civility than division in ‘Purpletown’ project

Minnesota photographer finds more civility than division in ‘Purpletown’ project

Since the 2020 election, photographer Paul Shambroom has mapped and photographed what he calls “purple towns” — communities where votes for presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump were statistically tied. Even though these communities are evenly divided politically, Shambroom says civility is often high.
by Catharine Richert

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Minnesota’s 2024 precinct caucuses are Tuesday. Here’s how to participate

Minnesota’s 2024 precinct caucuses are Tuesday. Here’s how to participate

Minnesota’s precinct caucuses start at 7 p.m. on Feb. 27. The caucuses are a place to elect local party officers and delegates to the state convention. They are also a place for party members and supporters to present different ideas and issues.
by Ellie Roth

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Walz calls for more resources to prevent opioid overdose deaths, including Naloxone access

Walz calls for more resources to prevent opioid overdose deaths, including Naloxone access

Gov. Tim Walz said he wants to put more resources towards overdose prevention this year. He spoke about the problem at a roundtable discussion Monday with local, state and federal leaders.   
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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What could Biden's Israel-Gaza stand mean for his campaign? Michigan is an early test

What could Biden's Israel-Gaza stand mean for his campaign? Michigan is an early test

Some Arab American, Muslim and young voters in the Detroit area plan to vote "uncommitted" in Tuesday's primary. They want to send a message to Biden: Call for a cease-fire or lose us in November.
by Rachel Treisman, Leila Fadel, Reena Advani and Ziad Buchh

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Key economic report will guide Minnesota lawmakers through session’s end

Key economic report will guide Minnesota lawmakers through session’s end

Lawmakers were advised before this session to tread carefully or risk putting the state budget into the red. An updated economic forecast will indicate whether those concerns remain or have eased.
by Clay Masters

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