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Politics and Government News

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Disability community presses candidates for access

Disability community presses candidates for access

Ahead of Election Day, Minnesotans advocating for people with disabilities are connecting with candidates about their top issues, including housing and jobs. They say candidates willing to include Minnesotans with disabilities stand to tap into “uncharted territory” among potential voters.
by Dana Ferguson

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In a big Jan. 6 case, Oath Keepers go on trial for seditious conspiracy

In a big Jan. 6 case, Oath Keepers go on trial for seditious conspiracy

The founder of the Oath Keepers and four others individuals linked to the far-right, anti-government group go on trial Tuesday on seditious conspiracy and other charges stemming from the Jan. 6 riot.
by Ryan Lucas

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Political feuding intensifies over food-fraud case

Political feuding intensifies over food-fraud case

Republican candidates called for an independent probe into the state’s handling of alleged fraud in a COVID-related meal program and measures they say could stop future abuse. But the timeline of actions taken to spot the Feeding Our Future case remains murky.
by Brian Bakst

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Klobuchar, State Patrol target distracted drivers

Klobuchar, State Patrol target distracted drivers

Sen. Amy Klobuchar co-sponsored a provision of the federal infrastructure law designed to help states crack down on distracted driving, which the Minnesota State Patrol says is a potentially deadly problem.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Wisconsin's top Republican sues to block Jan. 6 subpoena

Wisconsin's top Republican sues to block Jan. 6 subpoena

Rep. Bennie Thompson, Jan. 6 committee chair, issued the subpoena Friday ordering Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to appear on Monday morning either in person or via videoconference. The deposition did not occur.
by The Associated Press

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Biden's mixed record forces some Dems into odd balancing act

Biden's mixed record forces some Dems into odd balancing act

Some Democrats facing tough midterm races are praising many of the Biden administration's top policy achievements even while distancing themselves from the president himself. 
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South Dakota investigation weighs Noem's use of state plane

South Dakota investigation weighs Noem's use of state plane

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is under investigation for using a state-owned airplane to fly to political events and bring family members with her on trips. But the decision on whether to prosecute the Republican governor likely hinges on how a county prosecutor interprets an untested law that was passed by voters in 2006.
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Michels: Would sign abortion ban with rape/incest exceptions

Michels: Would sign abortion ban with rape/incest exceptions

Currently, an 1849 law bans all abortion procedures in Wisconsin, with no exceptions for rape or incest. Polls have repeatedly shown that a majority of people in Wisconsin support abortion rights.
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