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5 takeaways from the New Hampshire primary
Donald Trump beat Nikki Haley in the Republican primary Tuesday night. It's hard to see another chance for Haley to get ahead, but she is vowing to keep fighting and is looking toward South Carolina.
Americans' economic outlook brightens as inflation slows and wages outpace prices
After an extended period of gloom, Americans are starting to feel better about inflation and the economy — a trend that could sustain consumer spending, fuel economic growth and potentially affect President Joe Biden’s political fortunes.
Trump wins New Hampshire primary as rematch with Biden appears increasingly likely
Donald Trump and President Joe Biden have won the New Hampshire primaries. The former president clinched his second straight victory in his quest for the 2024 GOP nomination after knocking out the rest of the field with a commanding win in Iowa.
In Minnesota’s northeast, Schultz tries again to unseat Rep. Stauber
A rematch is shaping up in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, where Republican U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber could face former state Rep. Jen Schultz for a second time.
Minneapolis City Council advances cease-fire resolution for Israel-Hamas war
A Minneapolis council committee on Tuesday moved forward a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war and an end to U.S. military aid to Israel. The council voted 9-3 with one abstention to send the resolution on to the full council meeting on Thursday. 
Hunters and ranchers demand wolf delisting at Willow River meeting
Hundreds of people vented their anger at gray wolves during a Congressional listening session in Willow River on Monday evening. It’s the latest example of a growing backlash to wolves in northern Minnesota, where residents blame them for a poor deer hunt, killing livestock and threatening pets.
After New Hampshire vote, Dean Phillips says he'll ‘keep this baby going’ in Democratic race
The unsanctioned Democratic Party primary in New Hampshire won’t award delegates, but Minnesota’s Dean Phillips saw a chance for a symbolic stand against President Joe Biden.