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May 17, 2024 8:35 PM

Man gets 30 years in prison for attacking ex-Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer

A man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for attacking the husband of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer. He also sought to hold her hostage, but she was in Washington.

by The Associated Press

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May 17, 2024 2:07 PM

Politics Friday: Minnesota Republicans gather for their state convention

MPR News host Brian Bakst talks about the fall campaign with GOP officials and candidates who are at the party’s 2024 state convention for Minnesota Republicans in downtown St. Paul.

by Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth and Matthew Alvarez

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May 17, 2024 11:13 AM

Minnesota House weighs constitutional amendment barring discrimination for gender identity, abortion

The proposal has put other issues like a capital investment bill and budget touch-up bills in jeopardy.

by Dana Ferguson

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May 17, 2024 10:29 AM

Spanish-language tests spiked since passage of Driver’s License for All law

The Driver’s License for All law, which took effect Oct. 1, eliminated the need to show proof of legal presence in the U.S. to get a standard Minnesota driver’s license or ID card.

by Kirsti Marohn

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May 17, 2024 6:14 AM

Biden will cap off a week of outreach to Black Americans with Morehouse commencement

President Biden met with plaintiffs from the Brown v. Board of Education case Thursday. On Friday, he’s meeting with members of historically Black sororities and fraternities.

by Deepa Shivaram

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May 17, 2024 4:00 AM

Trump’s return to Minnesota has attention of both parties

Fundraising stop gives Donald Trump a chance to dip back into Minnesota, a state that’s twice been tantalizing but unsuccessful for the GOP candidate.

by Clay Masters, Mark Zdechlik and Jon Collins

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May 16, 2024 12:22 PM

Trump’s New York criminal trial could head to jury deliberation as soon as next week

Once an ally of the former president, now Cohen is in his third day of testifying against him. He alleges Trump knew about the deal with an adult film star to keep quiet about an alleged affair.

by Ximena Bustillo

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May 16, 2024 11:39 AM

Minnesota lawmakers up late for contentious debates Wednesday: here’s what’s left to do this weekend

State lawmakers are entering the final stretch to get work done at the Minnesota Capitol.

by Cathy Wurzer, Dana Ferguson and Ellen Finn

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May 16, 2024 11:38 AM

The Supreme Court upholds the funding structure for the consumer protection agency

The opinion was written by Justice Clarence Thomas, who reversed the decision of the 5th Circuit. Justices Neil Gorsuch and Samuel Alito dissented.

by Washington Desk

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May 16, 2024 10:55 AM

Tensions flare at Minnesota Capitol as debates stretch on; DFLers say they’ll push ahead with ERA measure

In a sign of growing Capitol frustrations, House Speaker Melissa Hortman called for a snap vote after a long debate. Republicans say the move suppressed their voice. It could spell trouble for an orderly session end.

by Dana Ferguson

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Politics and Election News

Man gets 30 years in prison for attacking ex-Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer

Politics Friday: Minnesota Republicans gather for their state convention

Minnesota House weighs constitutional amendment barring discrimination for gender identity, abortion

Spanish-language tests spiked since passage of Driver’s License for All law

Biden will cap off a week of outreach to Black Americans with Morehouse commencement

Trump’s return to Minnesota has attention of both parties

Trump’s New York criminal trial could head to jury deliberation as soon as next week

Minnesota lawmakers up late for contentious debates Wednesday: here’s what’s left to do this weekend

The Supreme Court upholds the funding structure for the consumer protection agency

Tensions flare at Minnesota Capitol as debates stretch on; DFLers say they’ll push ahead with ERA measure

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