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Cities grapple with costs of removing PFAS from drinking water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new, enforceable limits on some PFAS that are much lower than the state’s current advisory limits. If they’re adopted, about a dozen Minnesota cities likely will need to install treatment systems or find a new water source.
Former U.S. ambassador charged with being an agent for Cuba
Victor Manuel Rocha was a State Department employee for more than 20 years. Prosecutors say during that time and in the 20 years since, he acted as an illegal agent for Cuba.
Suburban special election offers a testing ground for 2024 campaign themes
Voters in Eagan, Mendota and Mendota Heights are set to elect a new representative Tuesday in a special election. The race has generated interest and input from both major parties.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ends 2024 Republican presidential bid
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has ended his 2024 Republican presidential bid. He blamed the Republican National Committee for arbitrary debate qualifications in dropping his campaign before the fourth presidential debate on Wednesday.
Biden used to keep quiet about Trump. Now Biden's invoking his name to raise alarms
In the 2024 election, President Biden hopes to benefit from talking more directly about former President Trump. The latest example is their exchange of words about the Affordable Care Act.