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Fauci to step down in December after decades of public service

Fauci to step down in December after decades of public service

Dr. Anthony Fauci helped guide the U.S. through the COVID crisis, and earlier in his career played a key role in the response to AIDS. He has served under seven presidents.
by Richard Harris

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County attorney pushes to appeal Minnesota abortion ruling

County attorney pushes to appeal Minnesota abortion ruling

A judge in St. Paul heard arguments Friday over whether a western Minnesota county attorney may appeal a decision striking down longstanding state abortion restrictions after Attorney General Keith Ellison opted not to appeal the ruling.
by Matt Sepic

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How inflation is influencing politics in a bellwether Florida county

How inflation is influencing politics in a bellwether Florida county

Voters in a key swing county in Florida are grappling with some of the highest inflation rates in the country. But it's not necessarily the deciding factor for some voters.
by Asma Khalid

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St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter proposes 15% property tax levy increase in next year's budget

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter proposes 15% property tax levy increase in next year's budget

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is proposing a 15 percent hike in the city's property tax levy in his 2023 budget. Part of that increase is from ending fees for street maintenance and street lights — and shifting those costs to the city’s general fund.
by Peter Cox

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Trump Organization CFO pleads guilty in tax evasion case

Trump Organization CFO pleads guilty in tax evasion case

A top executive at former President Donald Trump’s family business has pleaded guilty to evading taxes. The deal could potentially make him a star witness against the company at a trial this fall.
by The Associated Press

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Anti-government threats are up, but it's tough to assess them

Experts say the U.S. approach to countering violent extremism has worked well against foreign terrorists. They question whether it will work as well to identify credible domestic threats.
by Odette Yousef

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The week in politics: From Washington to Minnesota

The week in politics: From Washington to Minnesota

When President Joe Biden signed another major spending bill into law this week Democrats in Minnesota were excited and Republicans protested. And in the campaign for governor, Republican Scott Jensen wants more debates with DFLer Tim Walz.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Next sheriff of Hennepin County will have a big task ahead of them

Either Dawanna Witt or Joseph Banks will lead the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office at a time of rising concerns about violent crime in the region and increased public scrutiny of law enforcement. They’ll also be tasked with stabilizing a department shaken by the actions of the current sheriff. And one of them will become the county’s first ever Black sheriff.
by Jon Collins

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