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Dirty tricks in Kansas via text: Does yes actually mean no?

Dirty tricks in Kansas via text: Does yes actually mean no?

The misleading texts sent to Kansas Democrats highlights the growing problem of political disinformation sent by automated text message, a ubiquitous communication system that presents new opportunities for those who would attempt to deceive voters.
by The Associated Press

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Traverse County Attorney attempts to appeal abortion decision

Traverse County Attorney attempts to appeal abortion decision

The Traverse County Attorney, backed by a conservative law firm, is asking to intervene in a case to appeal a judge’s decision that threw out many laws restricting abortion in Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency

White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency

Declaring a public health emergency can free up resources to help the administration respond to the monkeypox outbreak. So far more than 6,000 people in the U.S. have been infected.
by Will Stone and Jane Greenhalgh

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Why conservatives invited Hungary's autocratic PM to headline Dallas event

Why conservatives invited Hungary's autocratic PM to headline Dallas event

Hungary's prime minister Viktor Orbán, who has suppressed civil liberties and intimidated media and corporate critics, will address the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas.
by David Folkenflik

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Reporter Debrief: Gearing up for election season with Mark Zdechlik

Primary election day is Tuesday. The primary narrows the field of candidates who will advance to the November general election and there are a lot of races to watch. MPR News reporter Mark Zdechlik has been watching the congressional primary races. He joined host Cathy Wurzer for a preview.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Meet the Candidate: Ryan Winkler runs for Hennepin County Attorney

Meet the Candidate: Ryan Winkler runs for Hennepin County Attorney

For the first time in 24 years, voters in Hennepin County are voting for a new county attorney. Here, Ryan Winkler speaks with Cathy Wurzer. He is currently the house majority leader and lives in Golden Valley.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Simon visits Minneapolis suburb to tout election security

Simon visits Minneapolis suburb to tout election security

Secretary of State Steve Simon visited a suburban Minneapolis elections office for a public display of tests on voting equipment to ensure accurate results ahead of the state’s primary election on Aug. 9.
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Biden used to keep Trump mentions to a minimum. Not anymore

Biden used to keep Trump mentions to a minimum. Not anymore

With the midterms approaching and lots of chatter about whether Biden will run in 2024, Donald Trump is a useful foil for the president once again.
by Tamara Keith

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Indiana Rep. Walorski, 2 staffers killed in head-on crash

Indiana Rep. Walorski, 2 staffers killed in head-on crash

The crash happened about 12:30 p.m. when a car crossed the center line on state highway and collided head-on with the SUV Walorski was riding in, the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office said. Three people in the SUV, including Walorski, 58, were killed, as was a woman driving the other car, authorities said.
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