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As hunger rises in Minnesota, House passes school meals for all bill

As hunger rises in Minnesota, House passes school meals for all bill

The state would pick up the tab for most student meals under a bill passed by the Minnesota House and not far from Senate action. It would cover a daily breakfast and lunch regardless of family income.
by Brian Bakst

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In St. Cloud, VP Harris promotes electric vehicles

In St. Cloud, VP Harris promotes electric vehicles

Days after President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, Vice President Kamala Harris was in St. Cloud to highlight the administration’s record on electric vehicles.
by Mark Zdechlik

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DFL legislative push prompts threats of lawsuits

DFL legislative push prompts threats of lawsuits

As DFL lawmakers speed their priority legislation through at the Minnesota Capitol, some bills have been flagged as possible targets for legal action by conservative groups and others. 
by Dana Ferguson

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Southwest's COO will tell senators 'we messed up' over the holiday travel meltdown

Southwest's COO will tell senators 'we messed up' over the holiday travel meltdown

NPR obtained Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson's prepared testimony for his scheduled appearance before a Senate committee to discuss what led to thousands of flights being canceled.
by Joe Hernandez and Vanessa Romo

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Voter sign-up bill causes partisan split in MN Legislature

Voter sign-up bill causes partisan split in MN Legislature

A bill that expands registration options for voters and future voters is exposing party divides over elections. It also would require more campaign spending disclosure.
by Brian Bakst

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Lawsuit over Walz pandemic powers will continue

Lawsuit over Walz pandemic powers will continue

Restrictions imposed by Gov. Tim Walz around COVID-19 have ended, but the Supreme Court has reinstated a case over his use of emergency authority.
by Brian Bakst

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5 takeaways from Biden's State of the Union address

5 takeaways from Biden's State of the Union address

The president drew a clear distinction with House Republicans, baiting them into several moments of hectoring, while seemingly getting them to agree to not cut Social Security or Medicare.
by Domenico Montanaro

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