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St. Paul City Council on track to be all-female, most diverse in history

St. Paul City Council on track to be all-female, most diverse in history

It’s likely to be the city’s youngest and most diverse council ever, and it could be the most politically progressive, with winning candidates focused on housing, racial equity and climate action, among other issues.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis police incentive plan aimed at ending 'exodus' of officers

Minneapolis police incentive plan aimed at ending 'exodus' of officers

Under the agreement, existing police officers will get $18,000 and new hires will get $15,000 over three years. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said the incentive pay makes Minneapolis competitive with other cities also struggling to attract officers.
by Jon Collins

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Speaker Johnson navigates 'mission impossible' to avoid shutdown, without clear plan

Speaker Johnson navigates 'mission impossible' to avoid shutdown, without clear plan

Congress has a week to avoid a government shutdown. But the new speaker is facing familiar GOP divisions trying to pass his party's own spending bills and still hasn't decided on a short term bill.
by Deirdre Walsh and Eric McDaniel

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Which flag fits? Superlatives and accolades for Minnesota’s flag redesigns

Which flag fits? Superlatives and accolades for Minnesota’s flag redesigns

We have absolutely no control over what design will be the final choice by the State Emblems Redesign Commission. But that won’t stop us and the rest of the MPR newsroom from recognizing some of the great and humorous submissions.
by Matt Mikus and Anna Haecherl

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Roundup: Breaking down a busy week of Minnesota politics

Roundup: Breaking down a busy week of Minnesota politics

MPR News political editor Brian Bakst and Eric Eskola, co-host of “Almanac” on Twin Cities Public Television, joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer to run down this week’s political headlines and what they mean for Minnesotans.
by Cathy Wurzer, Brian Bakst and Gracie Stockton

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What a progressive majority city council could mean for Minneapolis

What a progressive majority city council could mean for Minneapolis

Although Minneapolis is a mostly DFL town, city politics in recent years have been divided between liberal Democrats and a more progressive alliance of Democrats and democratic socialists.
by Jon Collins

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