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In Rochester, national grievances spill into school board, mayoral races

In Rochester, national grievances spill into school board, mayoral races

Nonpartisan local campaigns have become platforms for a host of grievances that have defined national politics the last two years: President Trump's loss, the nation's response to COVID-19, and concerns about civil unrest are all making their way into school board, city council and mayoral races.
by Catharine Richert

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St. Paul ordinance set 3 percent cap on rent increases — but exemption requests are mounting

St. Paul ordinance set 3 percent cap on rent increases — but exemption requests are mounting

Last fall, it looked simple. Voters in St. Paul approved a strict new rule for raising rents in the city. But implementation is proving tricky. There are paths for landlords to seek exemptions allowing rent increases much higher than the 3 percent cap.
by Tim Nelson

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House passes same-sex marriage bill in retort to high court

House passes same-sex marriage bill in retort to high court

Tuesday's election-year roll call, 267-157, was partly political strategy, forcing all House members, Republicans and Democrats, to go on the record. It also reflected the legislative branch pushing back against an aggressive court that has raised questions about revisiting other apparently settled U.S. laws.
by The Associated Press

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Flanagan targets Birk remarks on abortion and rape

Flanagan targets Birk remarks on abortion and rape

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan criticized her Republican-endorsed rival Matt Birk for his recent remarks on rape and abortion. Birk and GOP-endorsed gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen countered by saying Democrats are running a single-issue campaign. 
by Tim Pugmire

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Rep. Omar arrested at U.S Capitol abortion rally

Rep. Omar arrested at U.S Capitol abortion rally

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar was arrested, along with 17 other members of Congress, during a demonstration outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington D.C. in support of abortion rights.
by Sam Stroozas

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AP source: Biden holds off on climate emergency declaration

AP source: Biden holds off on climate emergency declaration

President Joe Biden will travel to Massachusetts on Wednesday to promote his efforts to combat climate change. But a person familiar with the president's plans says he will stop short of issuing an emergency declaration that would unlock federal resources to deal with the issue.
by The Associated Press

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