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Rep. Phillips set to file paperwork for presidential run Friday in New Hampshire

Rep. Phillips set to file paperwork for presidential run Friday in New Hampshire

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips, a Democrat now in his third term in Congress, has been exploring a primary challenge to President Joe Biden. He faces long odds beating an incumbent for the party nomination.
by Mark Zdechlik and Dana Ferguson

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Minneapolis City Council president faces strong challenge in 'bellwether' contest

Minneapolis City Council president faces strong challenge in 'bellwether' contest

Minneapolis City Council President Andrea Jenkins and challenger Soren Stevenson share similar views on major issues like affordable housing, police reform and racial equity. However, Jenkins, a self-titled “pragmatic progressive,” isn’t progressive enough for some who want to see a majority on the council that will stand up to a “strong mayor.”
by Jon Collins

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How your vote can influence the power of local government

How your vote can influence the power of local government

Local elections are around the corner, and voters in many cities will decide who ends up on their city council. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the importance of city council and county commission seats and how your vote can decide the balance of power for your local government.
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Who is Mike Johnson? An ardent conservative who embraces far-right policies

Who is Mike Johnson? An ardent conservative who embraces far-right policies

The new House speaker opposes abortion rights and same sex marriages. He's also an ally of former President Donald Trump and refused to certify the 2020 presidential election results.
by Molly Ryan

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Minnesota school boards and their powers: 3 key questions, answered

Minnesota school boards and their powers: 3 key questions, answered

Elected school boards are at the top of the accountability chain in Minnesota school districts, overseeing school administration, curriculum and governance while answering to voters. But how much power do they have and what does the job entail?
by Kyra Miles

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In Duluth, hard-fought mayoral campaign nears finish

In Duluth, hard-fought mayoral campaign nears finish

On Nov. 7, Duluth voters will decide the city’s most contested mayoral election in 15 years, in a contest that pits two-term incumbent Emily Larson, the city’s first woman to be elected mayor, against attorney and former state legislator Roger Reinert.
by Dan Kraker

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Who is Mike Johnson? New House speaker is a strong Trump ally and a quiet force among Republicans

Who is Mike Johnson? New House speaker is a strong Trump ally and a quiet force among Republicans

A low-key lawmaker in Congress for less than a decade, new House Speaker Mike Johnson isn’t recognizable to most Americans. But the social conservative and devoted ally of former President Donald Trump has been a quiet force within the Republican conference he now unexpectedly leads.
by The Associated Press

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