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'I want to talk': Griner opened up during her long trip home

'I want to talk': Griner opened up during her long trip home

WNBA star Brittney Griner didn’t want quiet time as soon as she boarded a U.S. government plane that would bring her home. “I’ve been in prison for 10 months, listening to the Russians. I want to talk,” Griner said.
by The Associated Press

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Biden wants African Union to be added to Group of 20 nations

Biden wants African Union to be added to Group of 20 nations

The African Union represents the continent’s 54 countries. The G-20 is composed of the world’s major industrial and emerging economies and represents more than 80% of the world’s gross domestic product. South Africa is currently the only African member of the G-20.
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Minnesotans to avoid inflation-driven tax sting with huge bracket tweak

Minnesotans to avoid inflation-driven tax sting with huge bracket tweak

Every year, state officials tweak Minnesota’s tax brackets to account for inflation. This year’s adjustment is the biggest in decades because inflation is so high. 
by Brian Bakst

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Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress

Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress

The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition of such unions that reflects a stunning turnaround in societal attitudes.
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White Earth Nation imposes moratorium on large livestock farms

White Earth Nation imposes moratorium on large livestock farms

The White Earth Tribal Council has imposed a moratorium on animal feedlots within the boundaries of the reservation located in northwestern Minnesota. It’s unclear how the moratorium will affect the regulatory process for such farms.
by Dan Gunderson

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The White House unveils a new system to track and better prevent opioid overdoses

The White House unveils a new system to track and better prevent opioid overdoses

The Biden administration will use data from EMS first responders to track overdoses. The focus will be on improving response to a public health crisis that kills more than 100,000 Americans annually.
by Brian Mann

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What will Minneapolis taxpayers get for $1.66 billion next year?

What will Minneapolis taxpayers get for $1.66 billion next year?

There’s a lot to the mayor’s biennial budget. And it addresses a wide range of city priorities and concerns including funding opioid addiction treatment services, increasing street lighting and boosting support for non-law enforcement public safety programs.
by MPR News Staff

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