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Elk River votes to keep flying retired Minnesota state flag

Elk River votes to keep flying retired Minnesota state flag

More than 1,000 people submitted their opinion online after the city council asked for input. About 75 percent of respondents voiced support for the old flag.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Short tempers, long debates: A year of trauma colors rancorous session at Minnesota Capitol

Short tempers, long debates: A year of trauma colors rancorous session at Minnesota Capitol

Lawmakers in the narrowly split Legislature have frequently clashed over issues they view as key to address in this moment — immigration enforcement, gun violence, fraud and state spending. With six weeks left in the legislative session, they return to the Capitol with much left undone.
by Dana Ferguson

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Natalie Hudson to retire as Minnesota chief justice, giving Walz another big court pick

Natalie Hudson to retire as Minnesota chief justice, giving Walz another big court pick

Chief Justice Natalie Hudson is nearing the mandatory retirement age but will leave the high court just before she turns 70. That will mean another major court selection for Gov. Tim Walz.
by Cait Kelley

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Trump holds a press conference after profanity-laced post on Iran

President Trump repeated threats to Iran during his Monday press conference, which he opened by describing the successful rescue mission for the downed airman over the weekend.
by Deepa Shivaram

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Iran pushes back against Trump’s deadline

Iran pushes back against Trump’s deadline

Iran’s top officials pushed back against President Trump’s deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz, striking a defiant tone as the warring sides traded missile attacks.
by NPR Staff

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Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran

Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran

A U.S. Air Force officer whose plane was shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday after evading capture for more than a day in enemy territory, President Trump announced on social media.
by NPR Staff

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Feds to close Grand Rapids lab that does global-leading research on forestry, climate change

Feds to close Grand Rapids lab that does global-leading research on forestry, climate change

The Trump administration plans to close two northern Minnesota U.S. Forest Service research facilities, including one in Grand Rapids that led globally recognized research on the impacts of climate change on forests and peatlands.
by Dan Kraker

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Half of those arrested by federal agents in Minnesota this winter have already been deported

Half of those arrested by federal agents in Minnesota this winter have already been deported

The federal government moved at a rapid pace to deport nearly 1,700 people picked up during a surge of immigration enforcement in Minnesota this winter, according to data analyzed by APM Reports and MPR News.
by Jon Collins and Kate Martin

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