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Social media platforms brace for midterm elections mayhem
Social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Twitter say they're taking steps to prevent the spread of misinformation about voting and elections ahead of next month's midterms. Yet a look at some of the most popular platforms shows baseless claims about election fraud continue to flourish.
Historic redevelopers across Minnesota troubled as tax credit ends
As construction continues in Duluth on two projects transforming iconic, historic downtown buildings into badly needed housing, developers worry that the expiration of a state historic tax credit will stall other expensive building renovations across the state.
Minneapolis City Council declines pausing homeless encampment evictions
In the wake of two police clearings of homeless encampments in the past month that led some homeless people to pitch tents outside City Hall in protest, the Minneapolis City Council on Thursday declined to take concrete action on the clearings.
Minneapolis City Council OK's new executive mayor government
The government restructure approved by the Minneapolis City Council Thursday codifies the new Office of Community Safety, including police, fire and other public safety functions.
The U.K. will have 5 prime ministers in just 6 years. What's gone wrong?
With yet another prime minister's resignation, the British government's 10 Downing Street looks like a revolving door. Analysts blame polarization, populism, a flawed system and poor leadership.
In first test, St. Paul’s housing rent control has limited impact
The St. Paul City Council has turned back challenges to housing rental increases above a three percent limit set by voters last fall — allowing hikes more than double that to move forward.
Jensen goes from maverick lawmaker to GOP standard bearer
Dr. Scott Jensen, the Republican nominee for Minnesota governor, has had a rapid rise from Capitol newcomer to statewide candidate. And sometimes he’s been hard to pin down on issues. 
Guía del votante: Vea las posturas de los candidatos del 5º Distrito sobre la reforma policial, la atención médica y más
Minnesota tiene ocho escaños en la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos, y todos ellos se someten a elecciones este otoño. En el quinto distrito del Congreso, la representante demócrata Ilhan Omar se enfrenta a la nueva opción republicana Cicely Davis.