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The conflict in Iran: What's next for the region

The U.S. and Israel have attacked Iran, and President Donald Trump has called for an overthrow of the Iranian regime. MPR News host Catharine Richert talks with her guest about the history behind this conflict, what's next, and what this means for the people of Iran and for the U.S. presence in the Middle East.  
by Catharine Richert and Gabrielle Zuckerman

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In a big Senate race reversal, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig voices regrets over vote on immigration law

In a big Senate race reversal, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig voices regrets over vote on immigration law

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig’s vote to allow for detention of noncitizens without bail if they’re charged with certain crimes has been a central issue in the DFL race for an open U.S. Senate seat.
by Dana Ferguson

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Republican dispute over proposed North Dakota power line reveals a divided party

Republican dispute over proposed North Dakota power line reveals a divided party

In North Dakota, a GOP district meeting that was supposed to select delegates to the Republican state convention was disrupted on Feb. 22, by several party members upset about a planned transmission line.
by Noah Bloch

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Hezbollah strikes Israel as American and Israeli planes pound Iran

Hezbollah strikes Israel as American and Israeli planes pound Iran

Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states, apparently hitting the U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait, while Israel and the United States pounded targets in Iran on Monday.
by The Associated Press

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Improved economic forecast boosts chances for spending, tax cut proposals in Minnesota Legislature

Improved economic forecast boosts chances for spending, tax cut proposals in Minnesota Legislature

A new Minnesota economic forecast will give state lawmakers more wiggle room this session as they weigh spending proposals and tax cuts. Leaders say they’ll move forward cautiously given plenty of uncertainty still in the air.
by Peter Cox

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