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In campaign, Jensen vents over medical board

In campaign, Jensen vents over medical board

The Republican-endorsed candidate for governor, Dr. Scott Jensen, has been publicly sparring with a state board that has repeatedly reviewed his medical license. This week, he suggested board members will lose their positions if he becomes governor.
by Brian Bakst

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DFL, GOP political analysts weigh in on what gas prices, Jan. 6 hearings mean for MN politics

DFL, GOP political analysts weigh in on what gas prices, Jan. 6 hearings mean for MN politics

As the campaign for governor and the Legislature nears the summer solstice, where do things stand? Will the headwinds from $5 per gallon gasoline and broader inflation sweep Republicans into top state offices? Are the Jan. 6 hearings in Washington having any impact on Minnesota voters? And what happens if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade? Two top political analysts weigh in from each side of the political aisle.
by Mike Mulcahy and Jessica Bari

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Judge halts Minneapolis 2040 zoning plan amid environmental questions

Judge halts Minneapolis 2040 zoning plan amid environmental questions

Wednesday's ruling does not kill the plan and leaves open the possibility of restarting it once the city takes steps to address environmental concerns. A city attorney said Minneapolis is considering appealing the ruling.
by MPR News Staff

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Jan. 6 takeaways: ‘Heated’ Trump, Pence’s near miss with mob

In its third public hearing, the House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection has focused on former President Donald Trump’s pressure on his vice president to delay or reject the certification of President Joe Biden’s victory.
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Walz keeps money edge as campaigns, groups stock up

Walz keeps money edge as campaigns, groups stock up

There’s a big money gap between DFLer Tim Walz and Republican Scott Jensen as their race for governor takes shape. New campaign finance reports show where they’re putting all that cash.
by Brian Bakst

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House OKs security boost for Supreme Court judges, families

The House gave final approval Tuesday to legislation that would allow around-the-clock security protection for families of Supreme Court justices, one week after a man carrying a gun, knife and zip ties was arrested near Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s house after threatening to kill the justice.
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Professor David Schultz on the Jan. 6 hearings

Monday was the second day of the House Jan. 6 committee hearings. David Schultz is a Minnesota-based political scientist who teaches at Hamline University and the University of Minnesota Law School. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about the hearings and what listeners can expect to come.

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