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President Biden coming to Minnesota next Wednesday
President Joe Biden is set to travel to Minnesota next week, the White House announced Tuesday.
Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer becomes latest casualty of House GOP's ongoing speaker skirmish
Tom Emmer’s hopes of becoming U.S. House speaker were boosted then dashed within hours. The Minnesota Republican congressman wasn’t seen as conservative enough by some House peers.
Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer's withdrawal, desperate to end chaos
Republicans have chosen Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as their latest nominee for House speaker. This comes hours after Minnesota Republican Rep. Tom Emmer, abruptly withdrew his bid amid opposition from Donald Trump.
Bus with 'Dean Phillips for President' logos spotted along Ohio freeway
Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep Dean Phillips has not yet formally confirmed whether or not he’s running for president. But video posted to social media Tuesday shows a bus traveling an Ohio freeway emblazoned with “Dean Phillips for President” logos.