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New Hampshire voters kick off first-in-the-nation presidential primary
The first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary will test former President Donald Trump’s Republican front-runner status — though on the Democratic side, the contest may count only for bragging rights.
Minnesota launches child care initiative for military families
Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday the launch and expansion of the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS program to offset the cost of child care for military families in Minnesota.
Minneapolis construction projects top $1.5 billion in 2023
Mayor Jacob Frey said it’s the 13th straight year that the city has exceeded $1 billion in construction projects. 
AI-generated robocall impersonates Biden in an apparent attempt to suppress votes in New Hampshire
The New Hampshire attorney general’s office says it is investigating reports of an apparent robocall that used artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice and discourage voters in the state from participating in Tuesday’s primary election.
New Minnesota organization looks to get out the Gen Z vote
‘Believe In What’s Possible’ has a goal of increasing Gen Z voter turnout by 5 percent in the 2024 state primaries in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and St. Cloud.
Meme-ifying 2024: how some young organizers are working to get their peers engaged
Democrats are counting on young voters to come out in big numbers in 2024. And strategists say a strong online presence is a key way to keep them engaged. Which in part means, here come the memes.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says he won't seek a third term as governor
North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum says he will not seek a third term as governor. Monday's announcement comes more than a month after he ended his bid for the GOP presidential nomination.