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School principals say culture wars made last year 'rough as hell'
A new survey of high school principals reveals that political fights with parents and community members are on the rise and taking a serious toll.
No longer the fringe: Small-town voters fear for America
In a picturesque corner of western Wisconsin, a growing right-wing conservative movement has rocketed to prominence. They see America as a dark place, dangerous, where democracy is under attack by a tyrannical government.
House votes to avert rail strike, impose deal on unions
Congress is moving urgently to head off the looming U.S. rail strike. The House passed a bill Wednesday that would bind companies and workers to a proposed settlement reached in September that failed to gain the support of all 12 unions involved.
U.S. lawmakers skeptical grocery merger will mean lower prices
U.S. senators from both parties have expressed skepticism that a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons will lower prices for consumers. But the CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons insisted Tuesday that there will still be competition. They told a hearing that a merger will help them counter growing rivals like Walmart, Costco and Amazon. 
Biden making new commitments at Tribal Nations Summit
The Biden administration is making new commitments to Native American nations at the first in-person summit on tribal affairs in six years.
Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage
The bill approved Tuesday would ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages are enshrined in federal law. Senate Democrats are moving quickly to send the bill to the House and President Joe Biden's desk.
3 questions for the 3 Black women about to make Minnesota Senate history
MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with senators-elect Erin Maye Quade, Clare Oumou Verbeten and Zaynab Mohamed about what drew them to politics, their goals for the upcoming term and what they’ll bring to the chamber starting Jan. 3.