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Transcript: Read Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s remarks from Mondale's memorial

“Walter Mondale told the truth, he obeyed the law. He kept the peace. And he took risks. He led the way. He set a high bar. And time after time he kept passing it and raising it, passing it and raising it,” said U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
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Lawmakers push into final three weeks of session

Lawmakers push into final three weeks of session

On the heels of a big agreement last week on refueling the unemployment trust fund and pandemic worker bonuses, top Capitol players are hoping to nail down other deals soon.
by Brian Bakst

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Remembering Walter Mondale

Remembering Walter Mondale

Minnesotans and political leaders including President Joe Biden gathered in Minneapolis Sunday to honor former Vice President Walter Mondale. Mondale died in April of 2021 and this service was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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Minnesota lawmakers finish deal on unemployment, bonuses

Minnesota lawmakers finish deal on unemployment, bonuses

The final proposal includes $2.7 billion to refill the unemployment insurance trust fund and $500 million in bonuses of about $750 each for people whose jobs were deemed essential and who worked in-person. 
by Mohamed Ibrahim, Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Benson ends GOP race for governor

Benson ends GOP race for governor

The only female candidate in a crowded field of Republicans competing to run against DFL Gov. Tim Walz suspended her campaign Friday. Sen. Michelle Benson, R-Ham Lake did not immediately back another candidate and said she would not seek reelection to the Senate. 
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Voting and elections with Secretary of State Steve Simon

Voting and elections with Secretary of State Steve Simon

Can you trust that your vote will be fairly counted? MPR News host Mike Mulcahy talks with Secretary of State Steve Simon about election integrity and what’s happening to secure your right to vote. Plus a reporter round up with MPR politics reporter Tim Pugmire and Dana Ferguson, capitol correspondent from the Forum News Service.
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