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Historic redevelopers across Minnesota troubled as tax credit ends

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.
by Dan Kraker

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Minneapolis City Council declines pausing homeless encampment evictions

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.
by Grace Birnstengel

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Minneapolis City Council OK's new executive mayor government

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.
by Regina Medina

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The U.K. will have 5 prime ministers in just 6 years. What's gone wrong?

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.
by Frank Langfitt

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In first test, St. Paul’s housing rent control has limited impact

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.
by Tim Nelson

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Jensen goes from maverick lawmaker to GOP standard bearer

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. 
by Brian Bakst

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Guía del votante: Vea las posturas de los candidatos del 5º Distrito sobre la reforma policial, la atención médica y más

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.
by MPR News Staff

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Guía del votante: Conozca las posturas de los candidatos del 8º Distrito sobre la minería de hierro, las armas y más

Guía del votante: Conozca las posturas de los candidatos del 8º Distrito sobre la minería de hierro, las armas y más

Minnesota tiene ocho escaños en la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos, y todos ellos están en juego este otoño. En el Octavo Distrito, el diputado republicano Pete Stauber se enfrenta a la diputada estatal del DFL Jen Schultz.
by MPR News Staff

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Ballot Box 101: How to get first-time voters to the polls 

How do you motivate people who have never voted before to show up at the polls? For this special In Focus discussion, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Secretary of State Steve Simon and two young organizers working to inform and encourage new voters to participate in democracy.
by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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UK's Truss quits after turmoil obliterated her authority

UK's Truss quits after turmoil obliterated her authority

British Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned — bowing to the inevitable after a tumultuous six-week term in which her policies triggered turmoil in financial markets and a rebellion in her party obliterated her authority.
by The Associated Press

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