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5 takeaways from the first Republican primary debate

5 takeaways from the first Republican primary debate

The first Republican debate of the 2024 election cycle is in the books. Without the frontrunner on stage, each candidate had the opportunity to grab the spotlight, though some had more of an impact.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Stearns County board rejects proposal to help property owners get rid of racial covenants

Stearns County board rejects proposal to help property owners get rid of racial covenants

The proposal stemmed from research conducted last spring by students at the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University, who uncovered dozens of discriminatory covenants in Stearns County. The measure failed after some board members seemed confused about what it would do, and questioned whether it’s needed.
by Kirsti Marohn

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THC gummy money starts to roll into Minnesota tax coffers

THC gummy money starts to roll into Minnesota tax coffers

Preliminary data released Wednesday shows Minnesota collected $594,000 during the first month of a tax tied to hemp-derived THC products. That means state sales of THC-infused gummies, seltzers and other products totaled nearly $6 million in July.
by MPR News Staff

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Walz picks Natalie Hudson as new Minnesota chief justice

Walz picks Natalie Hudson as new Minnesota chief justice

Justice Natalie Hudson will move into the role as Minnesota’s judicial branch leader, replacing retiring Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea in October. Gov. Tim Walz also selected Karl Procaccini to fill out the seven-member high court.
by Brian Bakst

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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes rideshare bill

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes rideshare bill

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed an ordinance that would have raised pay and offered more protections to rideshare drivers.
by Jon Collins

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