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Biden campaign running 'like the fate of our democracy depends on it'

Biden campaign running 'like the fate of our democracy depends on it'

The president is expected to hold campaign events in Valley Forge, Pa., and the Mother Emanuel AME church in South Carolina, pushing back against extremism and political violence.
by Tamara Keith

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Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigns

Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigns

The resignation comes after new plagiarism allegations surfaced, adding to the controversy surrounding the Harvard president in recent weeks.
by NPR Staff

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Roger Reinert inaugurated as next mayor of Duluth

Roger Reinert inaugurated as next mayor of Duluth

Roger Reinert was inaugurated as the 40th mayor of Duluth in a ceremony at Duluth City Hall Tuesday afternoon, after the former state lawmaker easily defeated two-term incumbent Emily Larson, the city’s first woman to be elected mayor, in the November election.
by Dan Kraker

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After a chock-full 2023, Walz predicts a limited to-do list for Minnesota lawmakers in 2024

After a chock-full 2023, Walz predicts a limited to-do list for Minnesota lawmakers in 2024

From legalizing marijuana to protecting abortion access, DFLers passed loads of new laws last year. Lawmakers now have a month to get their agenda together for the 2024 session. Gov. Tim Walz joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about what's in store for Minnesota in 2024.
by Cathy Wurzer and Dana Ferguson

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To tackle poverty, more states will offer bigger child tax credits in 2024

To tackle poverty, more states will offer bigger child tax credits in 2024

The new benefits take a cue from a pandemic success story — when an expanded U.S. child tax credit briefly cut child poverty in half. Some states include immigrants and index credits to inflation.
by Jennifer Ludden

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Starting Jan. 1, Minnesota turtles are protected from commercial harvest

Starting Jan. 1, Minnesota turtles are protected from commercial harvest

Minnesota’s turtles face a variety of threats, including habitat loss, road mortality and pollution. The new law eliminates the commercial harvest of western painted and snapping turtles.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Maine state official who removed Trump from ballot was targeted in swatting call at her home

Maine state official who removed Trump from ballot was targeted in swatting call at her home

A fake swatting call was made to the home of Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows. The Maine Department of Public Safety says a man called emergency services Friday night claiming he broke into a house in Manchester, which turned out to be Bellows' home.
by The Associated Press

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The rules of the road are changing, but not fast enough for everyone

The rules of the road are changing, but not fast enough for everyone

An obscure federal manual that guides road signs and design is getting a rare update. The Biden administration says the changes will protect cyclists and pedestrians, but safety advocates wanted more.
by Joel Rose

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2024 elections are ripe targets for foes of democracy

2024 elections are ripe targets for foes of democracy

Billions of people around the world are expected to head to the polls in 2024. But experts warn that these elections are ripe targets for bad actors seeking to disrupt democracy.
by Shannon Bond

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