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Meet the Candidate: Mary Moriarty runs for Hennepin County Attorney

Meet the Candidate: Mary Moriarty runs for Hennepin County Attorney

For the first time in 24 years, voters in Hennepin County are voting for a new county attorney. There are a record seven candidates running for office and Minnesota Now host Cathy Wurzer is talking to every single one of them.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Same-sex marriage plaintiff Obergefell runs for Ohio office

Same-sex marriage plaintiff Obergefell runs for Ohio office

Jim Obergefell, whose landmark case before the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationally, is hoping he and fellow Democrats can make gains in the Ohio Statehouse this year with a message grounded in equality.
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A bumper crop of politics at Farmfest

A bumper crop of politics at Farmfest

At a sweltering summer gathering for farmers, a host of politicians made their pitch a week before Minnesota’s primary election. 
by Brian Bakst

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Meet the Candidate: Tad Jude runs for Hennepin County Attorney

Meet the Candidate: Tad Jude runs for Hennepin County Attorney

For the first time in 24 years, voters in Hennepin County are voting for a new county attorney. There are a record seven candidates running for office and Minnesota Now host Cathy Wurzer is talking to every single one of them.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Farmfest forums: Congressional candidates on agriculture and rural issues

Farmfest forums: Congressional candidates on agriculture and rural issues

The Farmfest agricultural expo in Redwood County will play host to several forums featuring Election 2022 candidates. On Tuesday, several candidates from Minnesota’s 2nd, 6th, 7th and 8th Congressional Districts will discuss issues impacting agriculture and rural parts of the state.

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Farmfest forums: 1st Congressional District candidates

Farmfest forums: 1st Congressional District candidates

The Farmfest agricultural expo in Redwood County will play host to several forums featuring Election 2022 candidates. On Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., candidates for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District seat will speak ahead of an upcoming special election.
by MPR News Staff

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Pelosi has landed in Taiwan. Here's why that's a big deal

Pelosi has landed in Taiwan. Here's why that's a big deal

Local media in Taiwan reported the U.S. House speaker will arrive in Taipei on Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit in more than 25 years.
by Barbara Sprunt

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Bipartisan compromise bill would restore abortion rights

Bipartisan compromise bill would restore abortion rights

While the bill is not expected to pass — and is unlikely to even get a vote — the legislation introduced by two Republicans and two Democrats on Monday is intended to send a signal to state legislatures and the public that a majority of the Senate supports codifying Roe, even if they can’t get the necessary 60 votes to pass it in the 50-50 Senate.
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