Politics and Government News

What Minnesota campaign veterans will watch for in GOP presidential debate
The presidential race enters a new phase as several Republican hopefuls debate for the first time in Milwaukee, Wis., on Wednesday. MPR News asked two well-known Minnesotans who have been on that national debate stage what they are thinking as the debate approaches. 
Former Minnesota Gov. Al Quie dies at 99
Al Quie, who served one term as Minnesota governor and represented southeastern Minnesota in Congress for 20 years, died Friday at age 99.
 $260 tax rebate deposits catching some Minnesotans by surprise
Some recipients of a Minnesota tax rebate have taken to the internet or called the state tax agency to inquire if their payment is legitimate. After the direct deposit phase, paper checks hit the mail for the rest of a $1 billion-plus distribution.
How Biden is using Camp David to elevate a summit with Japan and South Korea
For 80 years, presidents have used the rustic mountain retreat at Camp David to host foreign leaders. President Biden is hoping to tap into that history for talks with Japan and South Korea on Friday.