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Klobuchar popular at State Fair; coy on White House run

Klobuchar popular at State Fair; coy on White House run

One of the most popular politicians at the Minnesota State Fair this year is not on the ballot in the midterm elections. And after an unsuccessful run for president in 2020, many fairgoers and others are wondering whether Sen. Amy Klobuchar still has her sights set beyond Minnesota. 
by Mark Zdechlik

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Biden's speech walks a fine line in its attack on MAGA Republicans

Biden's speech walks a fine line in its attack on MAGA Republicans

In his Thursday evening address to the nation, President Joe Biden chooses a risky strategy of criticizing elected GOP officials while trying not to alienate Republican voters.
by Domenico Montanaro

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At State Fair, Walz, Jensen try to make campaigns stick

At State Fair, Walz, Jensen try to make campaigns stick

With a little more than two months left before Election Day, the frontrunners in the race for Minnesota governor took different tacks to making their presence known at the annual end-of-summer event.
by Dana Ferguson

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Why the DOJ's photo of top secret documents held by Trump matters

Why the DOJ's photo of top secret documents held by Trump matters

One legal expert tells NPR that the "unusual response" by the Justice Department can only be expected in a case that pits the government against its former leader.
by Bill Chappell

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Reading, math scores fell sharply during pandemic, data show

Reading, math scores fell sharply during pandemic, data show

A new national study finds math and reading scores for America's 9-year-old students fell sharply during the pandemic, underscoring the impact of two years of learning disruptions.
by The Associated Press

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In TV ads and debates, education rises as campaign issue

In TV ads and debates, education rises as campaign issue

Test scores, school choice and district budgets are among the issues where candidates up and down the ballot are staking out differences.
by Brian Bakst

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