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5 takeaways from the MPR News attorney general debate

5 takeaways from the MPR News attorney general debate

The candidates for Minnesota attorney general faced off Friday during an MPR News debate, the first of the campaign, in a conversation that focused on crime.
by Dana Ferguson

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Politics Friday: The Attorney General debate

Politics Friday: The Attorney General debate

The candidates for Minnesota Attorney General — incumbent DFLer Keith Ellison and Republican challenger Jim Schultz — debate on MPR News.
by Mike Mulcahy and Twila Dang

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Gov. Walz welcomes Norwegian Queen Sonja to Minnesota

Gov. Walz welcomes Norwegian Queen Sonja to Minnesota

The Queen of Norway along with her delegation visited Minnesota to mark the 49th anniversary of a military training exchange program and to build connections.
by Dana Ferguson

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Social Security recipients will see the biggest cost-of-living boost in 40 years

Social Security recipients will see the biggest cost-of-living boost in 40 years

People who receive Social Security payments are about to get more money in their bank accounts. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the increase coming to Social Security benefits and the future of the program.
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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In feisty debate, Craig and Kistner display deep policy divide

In feisty debate, Craig and Kistner display deep policy divide

In the first and only debate of their rematch campaign, DFL Congresswoman Angie Craig and Republican challenger Tyler Kistner sparred Thursday over the economy, inflation, abortion rights and other issues. 
by Mark Zdechlik

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Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump for testimony on Capitol attack

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump for testimony on Capitol attack

The House Jan. 6 committee voted Thursday to subpoena Donald Trump for testimony before the panel over the 2021 attack at the Capitol. The panel voted unanimously to compel the former president to appear.
by The Associated Press

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