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June court date set for Rep. Elliott Engen as drunk driving charges filed
Rep. Elliott Engen is due back in court on June 26 — after the Legislature adjourns — in an arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. A fellow GOP legislator was in the car and carrying a handgun at the time.
Judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR, PBS
A federal judge has agreed to permanently block the Trump administration from implementing a presidential directive to end federal funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service.
Third party candidate Mike Newcome leaves race for Minnesota governor
Mike Newcome, a Forward Independence Party candidate for governor, has ended his campaign, saying issues around immigration seem to have calcified political partisanship in the state and campaign donations have slowed.
Hennepin Healthcare funding 'imperative,' says Senate leader as lawmakers pare down bills
When lawmakers return next week after a holiday break, they may have a slimmer docket of bills to consider. DFL Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy joined Morning Edition Monday with an update on what's ahead after a key deadline passed last Friday.
ICE officers could remain at airports after TSA workers are paid
Even when Transportation Security Administration workers get paid, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents could still be present at U.S. airports.