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Trump moves to raise tariffs after court ruling

Trump moves to raise tariffs after court ruling

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he was raising the global tariff he wants to impose to 15 percent, up from 10 percent he had announced a day earlier.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota senators press feds to share evidence in Pretti killing

Minnesota senators press feds to share evidence in Pretti killing

Minnesota leaders are pushing the federal government for more access to evidence in the killing of Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents during the federal surge last month. 
by Jon Collins

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Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs

The 6-3 ruling is a major blow to the president's signature economic policy.
by Nina Totenberg

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Controversy over data centers in Minnesota leads to calls for statewide moratorium, new regulations

Controversy over data centers in Minnesota leads to calls for statewide moratorium, new regulations

Opponents of the massive projects say the measures the Legislature passed last year aren’t enough to protect communities, residents and the environment from potential negative impacts. They’re calling for a two-year moratorium on new data centers and other restrictions.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Thousands of Minnesotans to be kicked off SNAP due to new eligibility requirements

Thousands of Minnesotans to be kicked off SNAP due to new eligibility requirements

Thousands of Minnesotans will soon lose the assistance they rely upon to buy food as newly expanded work requirements and the elimination of several exemptions for SNAP benefits that are a part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” go into effect.
by Hannah Yang

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Politics Friday: First week of session opens with Hortman tribute, focus on tragic events

Politics Friday: First week of session opens with Hortman tribute, focus on tragic events

The legislative session started on a somber note, colored by multiple tragedies over the last year. We’ll get a look at the first week of the 2026 session and an interview with Colin Hortman, the son of Rep. Melissa Hortman who was killed last June.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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