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Judge orders Homeland Security to open Whipple to clergy

Judge orders Homeland Security to open Whipple to clergy

A federal judge in St. Paul on Friday ordered the Department of Homeland Security to develop a plan to ensure that clergy are able to visit immigration detainees at the Whipple Federal Building. Judge Jerry Blackwell’s decision comes amid a lawsuit that a group of Minnesota religious leaders filed in February.
by Matt Sepic

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Politics Friday: Consumer safeguards gain bipartisan support at the Capitol

Politics Friday: Consumer safeguards gain bipartisan support at the Capitol

MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks about proposals to protect consumers from scams and other ways Minnesotan’s might be swindled. Plus, a check-in with the state’s economic development commissioner.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Two dozen states, 10 cities sue EPA over repeal of ‘endangerment’ finding central to climate fight

Two dozen states, 10 cities sue EPA over repeal of ‘endangerment’ finding central to climate fight

Two dozen states, along with more than a dozen cities and counties, sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday, challenging the Trump administration’s repeal of a scientific finding that had been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. 
by The Associated Press

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Allegations against Cesar Chavez prompt debate, reflection in Minnesota

Allegations against Cesar Chavez prompt debate, reflection in Minnesota

Newly revealed allegations about the late civil rights and labor leader Cesar Chavez are prompting debate and reflection in Minnesota, where Chavez’s name is on streets and a school — and where his birthday is commemorated by state law.
by MPR News Staff

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MAHA and the Trump administration’s deregulatory agenda

The Make America Healthy Again movement has sounded the alarm on environmental toxins, but the Trump administration has pushed to roll back regulations. MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon talks about the mismatch with nutritionist, Marion Nestle. 
by Kelly Gordon and Gabrielle Zuckerman

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St. Paul church protest prompts crime bill. Does it infringe First Amendment rights?

St. Paul church protest prompts crime bill. Does it infringe First Amendment rights?

The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom of the press — but how do you protect one freedom without diminishing the others? University of St. Thomas law professor Thomas Berg joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to talk about a proposed law that would prohibit disruptions of worship services.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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No to NDAs? Proposals demanding more data center transparency gain bipartisan support

No to NDAs? Proposals demanding more data center transparency gain bipartisan support

Bills banning non-disclosure agreements and requiring local governments to release more information about proposed data center projects are earning bipartisan support at the Minnesota Legislature.
by Dan Kraker

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