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Rochester bans camping on city property in attempt to curb homeless encampments

Rochester bans camping on city property in attempt to curb homeless encampments

The Rochester City Council passed an ordinance this week, banning camping on city property and city right-of-ways. The new rule gives Rochester City Police enforcing authority. Council members had strong opinions on both sides. 
by Regina Medina

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Republicans retain Minnesota House seat in special election

Republicans retain Minnesota House seat in special election

Bryan Lawrence, a cattle farmer and businessman, will fill the central Minnesota House seat left open by former Rep. Kurt Daudt’s departure.
by MPR News Staff

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This senator tells NPR why he's leading a charge against TikTok — and what comes next

This senator tells NPR why he's leading a charge against TikTok — and what comes next

The House has voted overwhelmingly to ban TikTok if its Chinese owners don't sell it. So now the future of the wildly popular social media platform is in the hands of the Senate.
by Ari Shapiro, Jordan-Marie Smith and Sarah Handel

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Young conservatives have grown up in Trump's Republican Party. Now, it's time to vote

Young conservatives have grown up in Trump's Republican Party. Now, it's time to vote

With nearly a decade on the national political stage, for some of the youngest eligible conservative voters this year, former President Donald Trump has been pivotal in their political upbringing.
by Elena Moore

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Discarded batteries a growing fire risk for garbage handlers

Discarded batteries a growing fire risk for garbage handlers

Discarded rechargeable batteries pose a growing fire risk at garbage and recycling facilities. Minnesota officials hope to change an outdated state law to address the threat.
by Dan Gunderson

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