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Minn. Court of Appeals weighs challenge to megabills at the Capitol with gun law at stake

Minn. Court of Appeals weighs challenge to megabills at the Capitol with gun law at stake

The Minnesota Court of Appeals will rule by summer on a gun case that has a bearing on how large bills get assembled at the Capitol. The Gun Owners Caucus sued the state over a bill that sought to ban binary triggers, arguing the law violated the state’s single subject requirement.
by Dana Ferguson

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Unpacking the Trump administration’s growing tensions with Cuba

The Trump administration is increasing pressure on Cuba, cutting off vital oil supplies and straining its economy, while rolling blackouts leave millions of people without power. MPR News host Catharine Richert talks with foreign policy analyst Peter Kornbluh about the latest developments and what they mean for the future of U.S.-Cuba relations.
by Catharine Richert and Gabrielle Zuckerman

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Trump delivers farmers another financial blow with Iran war

Trump delivers farmers another financial blow with Iran war

Some of President Donald Trump's policies, the latest being the war in Iran, are testing his support among farmers who are being burdened with higher costs.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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St. Cloud City Council nixes resolution affirming broad support of law enforcement

St. Cloud City Council nixes resolution affirming broad support of law enforcement

Several council members questioned the intent and timing of the resolution. St. Cloud saw a large U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence in recent months, and some residents have spoken out about being targeted and detained by ICE.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Defendants in church protest suspect others may also be wrongfully charged

Defendants in church protest suspect others may also be wrongfully charged

After a case of mistaken identity led prosecutors to drop charges against one woman, defense attorneys are demanding the government immediately turn over evidence they suspect could clear others.
by Jon Collins

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