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10 races to watch Tuesday, led by Senate contests in Pennsylvania and North Carolina

10 races to watch Tuesday, led by Senate contests in Pennsylvania and North Carolina

Five states hold primaries Tuesday. The top race is in Pennsylvania, where the GOP Senate primary will be another test of Trump's influence, while Democratic voters seem to favor John Fetterman.
by Deepa Shivaram and Don Gonyea

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The latest on state taxes and spending from MPR Political Reporter, Brian Bakst

With one week left in session, Minnesota lawmakers have reached a deal to spend the state’s historic surplus. MPR News reporter Brian Bakst joined host Chris Farrell to talk more about the agreement.
by Chris Farrell, Brian Bakst and Gretchen Brown

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Reporter Debrief: Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on taxes and spending

With one week left in session, Minnesota lawmakers have reached a deal to spend the state’s historic surplus. MPR News reporter Brian Bakst joined host Chris Farrell to talk more about the agreement.
by Chris Farrell, Brian Bakst and Gretchen Brown

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The plot to keep meatpacking plants open during COVID-19

The plot to keep meatpacking plants open during COVID-19

Newly released documents reveal that the meatpacking industry’s callousness toward the health of its workers and its influence over the Trump administration were far greater than previously known.

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Walz, legislative leaders reach deal on taxes and spending

Walz, legislative leaders reach deal on taxes and spending

Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders reached a broad deal on spending and taxes Monday morning. There’s a week left in the session to fill in the details.
by Brian Bakst and Tim Pugmire

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Jensen wins GOP endorsement for governor

Jensen wins GOP endorsement for governor

Scott Jensen, a family physician and former state senator, clinched the Republican endorsement for governor Saturday at the party’s state convention in Rochester.
by MPR News Staff

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