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The Department of Revenue finished processing the rebate checks — here's what you need to know

The Department of Revenue finished processing the rebate checks — here's what you need to know

The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced Monday it’s finished processing the one-time tax rebate payments. It sent just over 2 million direct deposits and paper checks — totaling nearly a billion dollars — to eligible Minnesotans over the last 45 days.
by Lisa Ryan and MPR News Staff

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Costs spike for Minnesota governor’s mansion upgrades

Costs spike for Minnesota governor’s mansion upgrades

Anticipated costs for a renovation to the state-owned Minnesota governor’s residence have grown by 80 percent from an earlier project budget. A state agency is seeking feedback from lawmakers.
by Brian Bakst

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Rep. Dean Phillips steps down from Democratic House leadership role

Rep. Dean Phillips steps down from Democratic House leadership role

Phillips relinquished his spot as co-chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Caucus on Sunday. He has been vocal about recruiting a Democratic challenger to President Joe Biden and said he doesn't want his leadership position to be a distraction.
by MPR News Staff

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Supreme Court to consider abortion pills, guns, social media in its new term

Supreme Court to consider abortion pills, guns, social media in its new term

In one form or another, all those questions are back on the table this term — mainly to take a second look at appeals from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers Texas and parts the South.
by Nina Totenberg

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Who's in the Army now? A pitch switch aims to get more military recruits

Who's in the Army now? A pitch switch aims to get more military recruits

Amid those hawking corndogs and cheese curds at the Minnesota State Fair, the Army is trying to sell itself. An effort to entice sign ups is happening as the Army struggles to fill its ranks.
by Tom Bowman and Lauren Hodges

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Sales tax increase funding housing, transit in Twin Cities metro goes into effect Oct. 1

Sales tax increase funding housing, transit in Twin Cities metro goes into effect Oct. 1

Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Scott, Ramsey and Washington are the seven counties in the metropolitan area that will see a one percent tax increase. In other words, whenever you spend $100 there will be an extra $1 added onto the receipt. Groceries, clothing and prescription drugs will still remain exempt from sales taxes.
by Aaliyah Demry

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