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November 15, 2023 3:20 PM

Senators to VA: Stop needless foreclosures on thousands of veterans

The move follows an NPR investigation that finds thousands of veterans are facing foreclosure through no fault of their own and that the VA can stop them from losing their homes.

by Chris Arnold and Quil Lawrence

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November 15, 2023 1:10 PM

Did you throw away your Minnesota rebate check? Replacements are on the way

The Minnesota Department of Revenue on Wednesday announced it will send new checks to about 150,000 people after their one-time payments expired.

by Dana Ferguson

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November 15, 2023 9:48 AM

Xcel Energy Center — home of the Minnesota Wild — could be in line for a makeover

The Vikings got a new home in 2016 with the construction of U.S. Bank Stadium. Target Center got a glow up for the Timberwolves a year later. Now, the Minnesota Wild are hoping its their turn, and there's an indication the team could ask the state for money to revamp the Xcel Energy Center.

by Phil Picardi

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November 15, 2023 12:20 AM

A GOP senator challenges Teamsters head to a fight in a fiery exchange at a hearing

A congressional hearing devolved into an angry confrontation between Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin and Sean O'Brien, the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

by The Associated Press

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November 14, 2023 7:25 PM

Congress on track to avoid a shutdown as House passes two-tier spending bill

The House voted overwhelmingly to approve a GOP-led spending bill that would set two separate funding deadlines next year.

by Lexie Schapitl, Deirdre Walsh and Claudia Grisales

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November 14, 2023 3:56 PM

MN Rep. Angie Craig says coverage of D.C. assault spurred her to move, outpouring of threats

The man convicted of assaulting the congresswoman earlier this year is set to face sentencing later this week in federal court.

by Dana Ferguson and Matt Sepic

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November 14, 2023 2:48 PM

The Republican field is getting smaller. Here's what that means for beating Trump

Tim Scott and Mike Pence have dropped their bids for president, and the next GOP debate in less than a month will likely feature an even smaller stage, but Trump is still the far-and-away frontrunner.

by Domenico Montanaro

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November 14, 2023 2:02 PM

Minnesota officials ready for potential feral pig invasion

With wild hogs in Canada approaching the U.S. border, Minnesota officials are reviewing state management of feral pigs to limit potential future damage from the destructive invasive species.

by Dan Kraker

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November 14, 2023 12:03 PM

Jost's victory completes all-female, highly diverse St. Paul City Council

St. Paul officials confirmed civil engineer Saura Jost as the winner of the Ward 3 race, setting up the council to be the city’s youngest and most diverse council ever when it convenes in January.

by Nina Moini

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November 14, 2023 4:01 AM

Biden and Xi are meeting for the first time in a year. Here are 5 things to watch

From Taiwan to fentanyl, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping have plenty to sort through when the two meet face-to-face for the first time in a year.

by Vincent Ni and John Ruwitch

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Politics and Election News

Senators to VA: Stop needless foreclosures on thousands of veterans

Did you throw away your Minnesota rebate check? Replacements are on the way

Xcel Energy Center — home of the Minnesota Wild — could be in line for a makeover

A GOP senator challenges Teamsters head to a fight in a fiery exchange at a hearing

Congress on track to avoid a shutdown as House passes two-tier spending bill

MN Rep. Angie Craig says coverage of D.C. assault spurred her to move, outpouring of threats

The Republican field is getting smaller. Here's what that means for beating Trump

Minnesota officials ready for potential feral pig invasion

Jost's victory completes all-female, highly diverse St. Paul City Council

Biden and Xi are meeting for the first time in a year. Here are 5 things to watch

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