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Biden is boosting U.S. troops in Europe because of Russia's war in Ukraine
President Joe Biden said there will be a permanent headquarters in Poland for the U.S. 5th Army Corps. It's one of several ways NATO forces will be beefed up after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Trump's legal exposure may be growing – and 4 other takeaways from the Jan. 6 hearing
Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified under oath about a volatile and angry president who was prone to throwing dishes, knew that supporters were armed and didn't want the riot to stop.
Minn. tribal leaders seek flexibility in tapping federal infrastructure aid
Eight leaders of American Indian bands in Minnesota pressed federal officials Tuesday about how they can best access a trove of funding for roads, sanitation, high-speed internet and more. Congress earmarked billions in the infrastructure law for tribal projects around the country, but some fear they’ll lack the wherewithal to put the money to use.
Minnesota economic development agency adds new outreach office
A new unit at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development plans to work with populations that face more difficulty finding work or creating businesses.
North Dakota AG: Fargo abortion clinic must close July 28
North Dakota’s attorney general says the state’s sole abortion clinic must shut down at the end of July, at which time patients will likely head across the Red River to neighboring Moorhead, Minn.
Instagram and Facebook remove posts offering abortion pills
Facebook and Instagram have begun promptly removing posts that offer abortion pills to women who may not be able to access them following a Supreme Court decision that stripped away constitutional protections for the procedure.