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Walz's temporary quarters stir uproar over dollars

Walz's temporary quarters stir uproar over dollars

Gov. Tim Walz and his family will be required to relocate during renovation of the Governor’s Residence, but the rent at a leased property is giving critics sticker shock.
by Brian Bakst

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AP Sources: Judge rules Pence must testify before grand jury

AP Sources: Judge rules Pence must testify before grand jury

A federal judge has ruled that former Vice President Mike Pence will have to testify before a grand jury in the Justice Department's investigation into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota youth vaping trial of e-cigarette maker Juul opens

Minnesota youth vaping trial of e-cigarette maker Juul opens

Minnesota is seeking more than $100 million in damages, Ellison said, accusing San Francisco-based Juul of unlawfully targeting young people to get a new generation addicted to nicotine.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota suit against e-cigarette maker Juul goes to trial

Minnesota suit against e-cigarette maker Juul goes to trial

Attorney General Keith Ellison is slated to lead off opening statements expected for Tuesday in his state's lawsuit against Juul Labs – marking the first time any of the thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker over its alleged marketing to young people is going to play out in a courtroom.
by The Associated Press

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'Forever chemicals' pose serious health risks. Here's what Minnesota can do to address them

'Forever chemicals' pose serious health risks. Here's what Minnesota can do to address them

Lawmakers and activists gathered Monday morning in support of tougher restrictions on a suite of chemicals known as PFAS, or forever chemicals. This comes days after state agencies asked lawmakers for more than $45 million dollars for cleanup and management of PFAS.
by Alanna Elder and Cathy Wurzer

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