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Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more

Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from lawmakers over the Iran war. The House and Senate subcommittees that oversee defense spending are holding back-to-back hearings Tuesday to review the Trump administration’s next military budget proposal.
by The Associated Press

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Voter confusion and headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw U.S. House seats

Voter confusion and headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw U.S. House seats

Republican state officials are confusing voters and creating logistical headaches for local election officials across the South by redistricting U.S. House seats as primary season is underway. It’s the latest fallout from an intensely partisan gerrymandering battle kicked off by President Donald Trump last year to protect the GOP’s slim House majority.
by The Associated Press

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Politics Friday: Amy Klobuchar lays out plans in her DFL governor's campaign

Politics Friday: Amy Klobuchar lays out plans in her DFL governor's campaign

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is putting some definition around her campaign for Minnesota governor a few months after entering the race to replace DFL Gov. Tim Walz. Meanwhile, some longtime lawmakers prepare to exit the state Capitol.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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City officials say Owatonna needs new police, fire stations. Distrustful residents are pushing back

City officials say Owatonna needs new police, fire stations. Distrustful residents are pushing back

City officials in Owatonna say their police and fire stations are out of date and in disrepair. But their $65 million proposal to build new ones is getting pushback from residents who want a say in the process.
by Catharine Richert

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Minnesota lawmakers considering whether to allow plug-in or 'balcony' solar power

Minnesota lawmakers considering whether to allow plug-in or 'balcony' solar power

Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to allow homeowners to install small-scale “plug-in” or “balcony” solar systems. There’s a growing movement for them nationwide. But there are safety concerns.
by Dan Kraker

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