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Where the Republican presidential candidates stand on immigration
Immigration has become one of the cornerstone issues of the 2024 campaign as GOP presidential hopefuls try to stand out as the toughest on both illegal and legal immigration.
Poll: Where Republican candidates align with most Americans — and where they don't
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll tested policy positions on some of the most hot-button political issues facing the country — from abortion rights and gender identity, to immigration and spending.
Commission slims roster of potential Minnesota flags to 3 designs
A state commission moved from six flag finalists to three and could select a concept this week to refine by the end of the year. It finished work on a new state seal with a red-eyed loon at the center.
Minneapolis gives renters more rights when signing pre-lease agreements for new buildings
In response to construction delays at Identity Dinkytown displacing hundreds of U of M students, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed a new law that adds protections for pre-leasers dealing with move-in delays.