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Minnesota 2nd District rematch between Craig and Kistner ‘a toss-up’

Minnesota 2nd District rematch between Craig and Kistner ‘a toss-up’

This year’s race for Congress in Minnesota’s 2nd District is expected to be one of the most hard-fought House races in the country with millions spent on each side. Incumbent Rep. Angie Craig faces a rematch with Republican Tyler Kistner, and outside analysts expect a close race. 
by Mark Zdechlik

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Senate bargainers announce outline of gun violence agreement

Senate bargainers announce outline of gun violence agreement

The proposal falls far short of tougher steps long sought by President Joe Biden and many Democrats. Even so, if the accord leads to the enactment of legislation, it would signal a turn from years of gun massacres that have yielded little but stalemate in Congress.
by The Associated Press

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Biden vows to battle inflation as prices keep climbing

Biden vows to battle inflation as prices keep climbing

Biden on Friday pledged to keep fighting against inflation while touring the Port of Los Angeles, America’s busiest port and a place that the White House said last October would be key for reducing price pressures.
by The Associated Press

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What to know about applying for Minnesota’s front-line worker bonus

What to know about applying for Minnesota’s front-line worker bonus

Qualified essential workers can now apply to receive checks of up to $1,500 meant to support those who worked in especially high-risk environments during the pandemic. The state predicts up to 700,000 Minnesotans could be eligible for the hero pay.
by Grace Birnstengel

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Republican Jensen pitches public safety plan

Republican Jensen pitches public safety plan

The Republican-endorsed candidate for governor Scott Jensen proposed a 10-point plan Thursday that includes longer prison sentences, and a new law against carjacking.
by Brian Bakst and Peter Cox

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How to watch Jan. 6 insurrection hearings and what to know

How to watch Jan. 6 insurrection hearings and what to know

Nearly a year since its inception, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will go public with its findings starting Thursday night as lawmakers hope to show the American public how democracy came to the brink of disaster.
by The Associated Press

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Will Minnesota legislators finish what they started with a special session?

Will Minnesota legislators finish what they started with a special session?

Some big tax and spending plans didn't get finalized in the regular session that ended on May 23. That's left a lot of money on the table and a lot of unhappy groups that wanted a piece of the state budget surplus. Governor Tim Walz says he’s optimistic about reaching an agreement while some top lawmakers are not. MPR Reporter Brian Bakst gives Cathy Wurzer a status update.

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GOP candidates for Minnesota attorney general; the high price of gasoline

GOP candidates for Minnesota attorney general; the high price of gasoline

Republicans believe they have a real chance to unseat DFL Attorney General Keith Ellison this year, but who will be their candidate? We talked to GOP endorsed hopeful Jim Schultz and his primary challenger Doug Wardlow.  And gas prices are an issue in the campaign, why are they so high and how long will prices stay high?
by Mike Mulcahy and Jessica Bari

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