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March 21, 2023 12:46 PM

City of St. Paul, unions reach tentative deal to avert strike

The city of St. Paul said Tuesday it has reached a tentative contract deal with three unions representing nearly 300 city workers, averting a potential strike.

by Tim Nelson

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March 20, 2023 11:57 PM

Fox News seeks to silence one of its own over $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit

The network says it had to seek a restraining order against producer Abby Grossberg after she threatened to reveal what it calls "privileged information" in a case brought by Dominion Voting Systems.

by David Folkenflik

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March 20, 2023 4:19 PM

Minnesota House passes bill that shields abortion providers, out-of-state patients

Minnesota abortion providers said the change could help protect them and patients who come to Minnesota for care from penalties in other states.

by Dana Ferguson

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March 20, 2023 2:28 PM

Biden has vetoed his first bill. Here's how that compares to other presidents

Because Democrats control the Senate, it's unlikely that a lot of these kinds of resolutions will make it to President Joe Biden's desk for a veto.

by Tamara Keith

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March 20, 2023 12:18 PM

Two administrators fired amid concerns over Hastings Veterans Home

State officials have fired two top Department of Veterans Affairs administrators amid complaints about operations at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings.

by MPR News Staff

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March 20, 2023 11:10 AM

TikTok puts eyes on Legislature as social media bills pile up

There was no snappy video or goofy dance to mark it, but TikTok lobbyists have formally arrived at Minnesota’s Capitol to keep an eye on lawmaker efforts to regulate social media platforms.

by Brian Bakst

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March 20, 2023 10:10 AM

Crookston Rep. Deb Kiel recovering from stroke

Kiel said she experienced fatigue and dizziness while at the State Office Building Friday, which led her to seek medical care. Kiel returned home and is now resting, she said. She was released from the hospital on Saturday.

by Dana Ferguson

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March 20, 2023 4:00 AM

FAQ: What are DFL lawmakers proposing next on abortion?

DFLers at the Capitol are taking another pass at Minnesota’s abortion restrictions and working to set up legal protections against other state’s bans. Here’s what you need to know.

by Dana Ferguson and Michelle Wiley

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March 20, 2023 4:00 AM

Meet the first Gen Z Republican elected to the Minnesota Legislature

Rep. Elliott Engen, 24, took office in January in the Minnesota House of Representatives representing Lino Lakes, Circle Pines, North Oaks, Centerville and White Bear Township.

by Feven Gerezgiher