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Unity or challenge? Rep. Dean Phillips responds to potential presidential bid

Unity or challenge? Rep. Dean Phillips responds to potential presidential bid

The Democratic Party is still largely backing incumbent President Joe Biden for the 2024 nomination since the 80-year-old launched his reelection campaign in April. Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips has been flirting with the idea of adding his name to a short list of Democratic presidential candidates.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton, Gretchen Brown and Lukas Levin

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DFL lawmaker cited with 2 counts in July drunk-driving stop

Minnesota state Rep. Dan Wolgamott has been charged with two impaired driving counts. He said he takes responsibility and has undergone alcohol assessments.
by Brian Bakst

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Democrats see Michigan and Minnesota as guides for what to do with majority power

Democrats see Michigan and Minnesota as guides for what to do with majority power

Gun safety packages, expanded voting rights, free meals for all students, and increased protections for abortion rights and LGTBQ+ people were just some of pent-up policy proposals that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law within months under the new legislative majorities.
by The Associated Press

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Some state Republican parties are struggling and seeing deep divisions

Some state Republican parties are struggling and seeing deep divisions

Some state Republican parties — like Colorado's — are struggling after steep election losses, and are witnessing infighting that has left deep divisions when it comes to the future of the GOP.
by Bente Birkeland

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New charges against Trump focus on lies. Scholars see an authoritarian playbook

New charges against Trump focus on lies. Scholars see an authoritarian playbook

Prosecutors allege the former president and co-conspirators used lies to advance criminal conspiracies to overturn the election. Scholars say distant and recent history show how potent lies can be.
by Odette Yousef

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North Dakota lawmakers eye Minnesota free tuition program that threatens enrollment

North Dakota lawmakers eye Minnesota free tuition program that threatens enrollment

North Dakota lawmakers and higher education leaders are beginning to chart a path for how to respond to neighboring Minnesota's upcoming program that will offer income-based free tuition to thousands of students next year.
by The Associated Press

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