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Bolton, Trump's ex-national security adviser, calls for him to withdraw from the race
John Bolton says the indictment is a "potentially catastrophic turn of events" for Trump. He spoke to Morning Edition about the seriousness of the charges and the importance of accountability.
Here's what to expect from Minnesota's extra $1.3B for housing
The one-time funding far exceeds the housing agency’s usual budget of $125 million every two years. Housing Commissioner Jennifer Ho called the extra funding “huge” and “exactly what's needed right now.”
Popular blackout license plates will soon hit the road in Minnesota
Minnesota lawmakers this spring approved the creation of several new license plate designs — including so-called “blackout” license plates that feature white lettering on a black background.
Heart work: Training social workers to keep Native children home
A unique program housed at the University of Minnesota Duluth trains social workers to comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act to keep Native American children connected to their families and communities.