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Biden will visit a Minnesota family farm this week as top officials kick off stops in rural America

Biden will visit a Minnesota family farm this week as top officials kick off stops in rural America

President Joe Biden will visit a family farm in Minnesota on Wednesday as part of two weeks of stops in rural America by top administration officials. The visits are intended to highlight how increases in government spending can help improve peoples’ lives. 
by The Associated Press

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Former Vice President Mike Pence ends campaign for the White House

Former Vice President Mike Pence ends campaign for the White House

Pence becomes the first major candidate to leave a race that has been dominated by his former boss-turned-rival, Donald Trump. Pence’s decision saves him from the embarrassment of failing to qualify for the third Republican primary debate next month in Miami
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota’s Phillips sees ‘exhausted majority’ as his path to the White House

Minnesota’s Phillips sees ‘exhausted majority’ as his path to the White House

Even as Minnesota U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips launched his long-shot presidential campaign Friday in New Hampshire, Democrats back home attacked the decision as a “silly sideshow” that won’t help defeat Republican Donald Trump.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to latest charges

Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to latest charges

The New York congressman entered his plea to a growing list of charges in federal court and a trial was set for Sept. 9, 2024. He also faces an effort by fellow Republicans to oust him from the House.
by Brian Mann

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6 Minnesota school board races to watch for Election Day 2023

6 Minnesota school board races to watch for Election Day 2023

It’s an off-year for Minnesota school board races, with 29 districts holding regularly scheduled school board elections and 16 holding special elections to fill empty positions. But the competition for those approximately 100 open seats has been fierce.
by Carly Berglund

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Hastings ISD 200: School board election 2023

Hastings ISD 200: School board election 2023

This district serves Hastings, a city in Dakota County. None of the incumbent board members are running for reelection, meaning four new members will be elected to the board this year.
by Carly Berglund

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