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Wave of young, diverse Minnesota politicians sees path to power after primary wins

Wave of young, diverse Minnesota politicians sees path to power after primary wins

“Minnesota is being very clear right now that we are ready for young people and people of color to lead the state,” said Zaynab Mohamed, 25, part of a new generation of young, diverse politicians who won their August primaries and are expected to take power in January.
by Sam Stroozas

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The IRS just got $80 billion to beef up. A big goal? Going after rich tax dodgers

The IRS just got $80 billion to beef up. A big goal? Going after rich tax dodgers

The big climate and health care bill passed by the House Friday includes billions in new funding for the IRS over the next decade. Most of that money is aimed at catching wealthy tax cheats.
by Scott Horsley

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Democrats passed a major climate, health and tax bill. Here's what's in it

Democrats passed a major climate, health and tax bill. Here's what's in it

On Friday, the House sent to President Biden's desk what Democrats call a historic piece of legislation, but it's still a much smaller version of what they — and Biden — originally called for.
by Deepa Shivaram

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Bill would give Afghan evacuees in Minnesota a path to citizenship

Bill would give Afghan evacuees in Minnesota a path to citizenship

One year after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Afghan community in Minnesota has faced uncertainty around their ability to stay in the United States long term.
by Nina Moini and Megan Burks

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What does voter turnout in the primary election say?

What does voter turnout in the primary election say?

Overall voter turnout for Minnesota’s primary election this year was around 18 percent, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office. What can we find out by looking behind that number?
by Craig Helmstetter and Elisabeth Gawthrop

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Iron Range Sen. Tomassoni, diagnosed with ALS, dies at 69

Iron Range Sen. Tomassoni, diagnosed with ALS, dies at 69

Accolades poured in from across the political spectrum Friday for longtime state Sen. David Tomassoni of Chisholm, Minn., who died Thursday night after more than a year of battling ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
by Brian Bakst

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