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Man with handgun seeking Gov. Evers arrested in Wisconsin Capitol, returns with assault rifle

Man with handgun seeking Gov. Evers arrested in Wisconsin Capitol, returns with assault rifle

The man, who was shirtless and had a holstered handgun, approached the governor’s office on the first floor of the Capitol around 2 p.m. Wednesday. Officials say after being arrested on a firearms violation, he returned to the outside of the Capitol around 9 p.m. with an assault rifle and was taken into custody. 
by The Associated Press

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Frey asks council to approve 3rd Precinct close to abandoned precinct

Frey asks council to approve 3rd Precinct close to abandoned precinct

In a letter sent on Wednesday, Frey urged council members to fund construction of a new precinct building at 2600 Minnehaha Avenue South, which city staff previously estimated would cost up to $26 million. 
by Jon Collins

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Conservative speakers at U of M cause stir with students, professor explains need for other views

Conservative speakers at U of M cause stir with students, professor explains need for other views

On Wednesday night, former Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney will give a lecture at the University of Minnesota. Larry Jacobs, director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the U, is teaming up with former Republican Minnesota Rep. Vin Weber to bring more varied political voices to campus.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minnesota delegation responds to historic ouster of Speaker McCarthy

Minnesota delegation responds to historic ouster of Speaker McCarthy

The Minnesota delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives followed party lines. Here’s how your representatives responded to the historic removal of the House speaker.
by MPR News Staff

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