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More than 1 million Minnesotans will get $487 in pandemic bonuses

More than 1 million Minnesotans will get $487 in pandemic bonuses

The money is from a pool of $500 million set aside by the Legislature and governor for bonuses to those who worked in health care, child care, retail, food processing and other professions where working from home in the pandemic wasn’t an option.
by Brian Bakst

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Crockett won’t say she’ll accept election results

Crockett won’t say she’ll accept election results

In a debate with DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon, Republican candidate Kim Crockett declined to say whether she would accept the results of the November election. Simon said he would and that Minnesota’s elections are fair and results can be trusted. 
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minnesota state auditor candidates disagree on role of office

Minnesota state auditor candidates disagree on role of office

In the race for state auditor, a role that typically flies under the radar, the campaign is heating up with five weeks left until Election Day.
by Dana Ferguson

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A win 16 years in the making for a group of student loan borrowers

A win 16 years in the making for a group of student loan borrowers

Divorced borrowers who have been on the hook for their ex's student debt are finally getting the fix they need. But the Education Department's radio silence makes the win bittersweet.
by Sequoia Carrillo

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Campaign signs influence how we vote more than you might realize

Campaign signs influence how we vote more than you might realize

Especially in local races, political signs can drive name recognition in important ways. In one study, they even helped elevate a fictitious candidate to near the front of the pack.
by Scott Neuman

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Politics Friday: Jacob Frey on his police chief nominee and Jennifer Schultz, challenger in the 8th District

Politics Friday: Jacob Frey on his police chief nominee and Jennifer Schultz, challenger in the 8th District

Mayor Jacob Frey on his choice for the next Minneapolis police chief, 8th District candidate Jennifer Schultz, and a reporter roundtable.
by Mike Mulcahy, Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson

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Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court justice, testifies before Jan. 6 panel

Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court justice, testifies before Jan. 6 panel

Thomas, a Republican activist, was in touch with an attorney pushing to overturn the 2020 election results. Her lawyer says Thomas testified on Thursday that she played no role in that effort.
by Deirdre Walsh and Claudia Grisales

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