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March 6, 2023 4:44 PM

The anti-drag bills sweeping the U.S. are straight from history's playbook

It turns out that even 150 years ago, legislators wanted to police gender expression in public spaces.

by Manuela López Restrepo

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March 6, 2023 3:55 PM

Rural Minnesota child care shortage leaves parents with few choices

Despite years of campaigning for better child care, parents outside the Twin Cities metro area say they are left with few options. Businesses say they are feeling the impact too, as job applicants make choices based on care possibilities for their kids.

by Hannah Yang

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March 6, 2023 3:21 PM

3 more Republican states announce they're leaving a key voting data partnership

Florida, Missouri and West Virginia announced they're pulling out of the Electronic Registration Information Center, or ERIC, the only system states have to share voter registration data.

by Miles Parks

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March 6, 2023 11:20 AM

Here's what a 'gender affirming care' bill would look like in Minnesota

The state Legislature is considering a bill that would make the state a “safe haven” for kids and teens seeking gender-affirming health care.

by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown, Sam Stroozas and Nicole Ki

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March 6, 2023 8:40 AM

Walz to transfer power during anesthesia for colonoscopy

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will temporarily transfer power to Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan on Monday while he’s under general anesthesia for a colonoscopy.

by The Associated Press

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March 6, 2023 4:00 AM

Legislative session nears halfway point with much done and much left to do

Minnesota lawmakers this week are set to hit the halfway point of the legislative session and leaders said they’re set to keep moving forward at full speed.

by Dana Ferguson

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March 5, 2023 8:14 AM

Despite Republicans cooling on him, CPAC is still the Trump show

The Conservative Political Action Conference wrapped up Saturday with a speech by former President Donald Trump. Conference-goers cheered Trump even though his popularity within the party is waning.

by Elena Moore

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March 5, 2023 6:42 AM

Sen. Tim Scott is a different kind of Republican who could reshape the 2024 election

It should also be noted that making a show of presidential ambition early but then backing off has been an excellent way to get on the national ticket, albeit in the role of running mate.

by Ron Elving

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March 5, 2023 2:25 AM

A treaty to protect the world's oceans has been agreed after a decade of talks

For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas.

by The Associated Press

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March 3, 2023 5:26 PM

Minneapolis asks for $45 million to address public housing backlog

Minneapolis officials say the money is part of a larger effort they announced Friday to bolster public and affordable housing by collaborating with other local governments and private partners.

by Jon Collins

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Politics and Government News

The anti-drag bills sweeping the U.S. are straight from history's playbook

Rural Minnesota child care shortage leaves parents with few choices

3 more Republican states announce they're leaving a key voting data partnership

Here's what a 'gender affirming care' bill would look like in Minnesota

Walz to transfer power during anesthesia for colonoscopy

Legislative session nears halfway point with much done and much left to do

Despite Republicans cooling on him, CPAC is still the Trump show

Sen. Tim Scott is a different kind of Republican who could reshape the 2024 election

A treaty to protect the world's oceans has been agreed after a decade of talks

Minneapolis asks for $45 million to address public housing backlog

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