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After turbulent first term, Walz casts himself a 'steady hand'

After turbulent first term, Walz casts himself a 'steady hand'

Tim Walz began his term as governor four years ago calling for “One Minnesota.” After COVID-19 and the murder of George Floyd, the unity he was looking for seems more elusive than ever.
by Brian Bakst

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NYC opens emergency center for influx of bused migrants

NYC opens emergency center for influx of bused migrants

An emergency center to house some of the influx of migrants being sent to New York City is set to open, providing temporary shelter in giant tents on an island off Manhattan.
by The Associated Press

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5 takeaways from the second Walz-Jensen debate

5 takeaways from the second Walz-Jensen debate

In their only televised debate of the 2022 campaign, Gov. Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen took turns jabbing at one another’s political positions Tuesday night in Rochester.
by Dana Ferguson

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Pandemic-related fraud totaled billions. California is trying to get some of it back

Pandemic-related fraud totaled billions. California is trying to get some of it back

A special task force is investigating claims and freezing accounts to determine who legitimately qualifies for the relief money. About $20 billion in unemployment money was stolen by criminals.
by Eric Westervelt

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Biden to release another 15M barrels from strategic reserve

Biden to release another 15M barrels from strategic reserve

The Department of Energy has another 400 million barrels in its strategic reserves, which the White House plans to restock as soon as prices fall to $67 to $72 per barrel.
by Dustin Jones

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Election 2022: Debates set for Minnesota governor on Oct. 18 and Oct. 28

Election 2022: Debates set for Minnesota governor on Oct. 18 and Oct. 28

On Oct. 18, Gray Television and KTTC will host a debate beginning at 7 p.m. between DFL Gov. Tim Walz and his Republican challenger, Dr. Scott Jensen, in Rochester. It will be the only televised debate.
by MPR News Staff

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