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Bill to dump Russian holdings clears Legislature
Minnesota would shed any investments in companies or government securities based in Russia and Belarus under a bill approved on a pair of unanimous votes.
Judge: Trump likely committed crimes related to election
It is “more likely than not” that former President Donald Trump committed crimes in his attempt to stop the certification of the 2020 election, said a federal judge.
Minn. lawmakers pushed to act fast on opioid settlement deal
Minnesota lawmakers could vote soon on a bill paving the way for opioid legal settlement money to begin flowing.
State Rep. Jennifer Schultz announces bid for Congress in Minnesota's 8th district
State Rep. Jennifer Schultz is seeking the DFL nomination in the race for Congress in the state’s 8th District. The Duluth lawmaker said she’s a better choice for the vast district in northeastern Minnesota than Republican incumbent Pete Stauber.
U.S., EU announce new partnership to undercut Russian energy
The United States and the European Union have announced a new partnership to reduce the continent's reliance on Russian energy. The White House is billing it as the start of a years-long effort to further isolate Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
Bill would toughen penalties for water violators
The measure is a response to aquifer breaches during construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline last year, which leaked millions of gallons of groundwater.
Trump files lawsuit against Clinton, Democrats for Russia claims
It alleges that Trump, as a result of defendants' actions, has sustained losses of at least $24 million "and continuing to accrue, as well as the loss of existing and future business opportunities."