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January 9, 2023 6:36 PM

House rules changes breeze through the chamber following a bitter speaker fight

The House voted Monday on a new rules package that contains key concessions to the most conservative wing of the party.

by Lexie Schapitl and Barbara Sprunt

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January 9, 2023 6:14 PM

DOJ reviewing potentially classified docs at Biden center

The Justice Department is reviewing a batch of potentially classified documents found in the Washington office space of President Joe Biden's former institute, the White House said Monday.

by The Associated Press

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January 9, 2023 3:44 PM

MN House panel weighs driver's licenses for unauthorized immigrants

House members will hear a bill on Tuesday that would allow Minnesotans lacking permanent legal status here to get a driver's license. “It is critical to our economy to get this passed,” one advocate tells MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.

by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Sam Stroozas

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January 9, 2023 3:32 PM

Simon calls for election worker protections, automatic voter registration

Secretary of State Steve Simon urged lawmakers to expand access to the ballot and add protections for election workers on Monday.

by Dana Ferguson

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January 9, 2023 11:26 AM

Why Jair Bolsonaro left Brazil for Florida (and what Biden can do about it)

Brazil's far-right ex-president was laying low in Orlando, Fla., as a mob of his supporters stormed government buildings this weekend. Analysts say the move insulates him from possible legal jeopardy.

by Emily Olson

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January 9, 2023 10:05 AM

Minneapolis City Council mainstay Lisa Goodman won’t seek reelection

Goodman, 56, the longest-serving current member of the Minneapolis City Council, listed “unprecedented investment and growth in downtown” among the achievements of her tenure. She said Monday she plans to stay in Minneapolis and seek “public service-oriented” work.

by Tim Nelson

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January 9, 2023 4:00 AM

MN Legislature charges ahead on quick-strike bills

The oaths, introductions and organizing are done in the Minnesota Legislature. Now lawmakers are moving ahead with decisions that will set the state’s direction for years to come.

by Brian Bakst

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January 8, 2023 1:04 PM

Ana Montes, former U.S. analyst convicted of spying for Cuba, is released from prison

Montes was highly regarded for her expertise on Cuba. But under the radar, she shared classified information with the Cuban government, including the identities of U.S. spies.

by Juliana Kim

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January 8, 2023 8:00 AM

Grant program to help young Minnesota farmers proves popular

A program to help new and emerging farmers buy land in Minnesota is proving very popular. The Down Payment Assistance Grant Program helps small farmers make a down payment on farmland.

by Dan Gunderson