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Omar, McCollum face challenges from fellow Democrats

Omar, McCollum face challenges from fellow Democrats

The two members of Congress representing Minneapolis and St. Paul are each facing primary challenges from within the DFL Party. 
by Mark Zdechlik

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City of Minneapolis and state's human rights dept. talking again about MPD reforms

City of Minneapolis and state's human rights dept. talking again about MPD reforms

After a delay, the city of Minneapolis and the state department of human rights have agreed to continue working together towards an agreement to address systemic issues within the Minneapolis Police Department.
by Jon Collins

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Steve Bannon convicted of contempt charges in 1/6 case

Steve Bannon convicted of contempt charges in 1/6 case

Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump has been convicted of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
by The Associated Press

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Trump didn't act and didn't want to, plus 4 other takeaways from the Jan. 6 hearings

Trump didn't act and didn't want to, plus 4 other takeaways from the Jan. 6 hearings

The committee, across eight hearings, has built a case — more political than legal — that Trump, who continues to lie about the election and teases he'll run in 2024, is not fit to hold the office.
by Domenico Montanaro

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3 common myths about the abortion debate that many people get wrong

3 common myths about the abortion debate that many people get wrong

Common misperceptions are that only abortion-seekers are affected, that Democrats could have codified protections before, and that Congress can easily get rid of federal laws restricting abortion.
by Julie Rovner

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Walz: Legislature needs to spend more to fight crime

Walz: Legislature needs to spend more to fight crime

Gov. Tim Walz used a visit to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Thursday to call for lawmakers to agree to a special legislative session to pass more funding for public safety efforts.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minnesota celebrates, confronts ‘bafflingly low’ unemployment rate

Minnesota celebrates, confronts ‘bafflingly low’ unemployment rate

Minnesota notched another new unemployment record in June, with its seasonally adjusted rate falling to 1.8 percent. But job growth has tapered as employers struggle to fill openings.
by Brian Bakst

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