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February 14, 2022 4:00 AM

‘High-drama’ release of political maps to define Capitol week

The once-a-decade redrawing of political maps comes to a conclusion this week as a special court panel issues new legislative and congressional boundaries. The Legislature failed to get maps done.

by Brian Bakst

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February 13, 2022 7:00 AM

Bills would ban ‘forever chemicals’ from cosmetics, cookware, ski wax

After the Minnesota Legislature passed a ban on so-called “forever chemicals” in food packaging last year, a DFL lawmaker wants to extend the ban on PFAS to more consumer products. But the bills face opposition from industry groups and chemical manufacturers.

by Kirsti Marohn

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February 12, 2022 10:57 AM

Biden warns Putin of a decisive response if Russia invades Ukraine

President Biden on Saturday warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that if Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. and its allies would "respond decisively and impose swift and severe costs on Russia," the White House said.

by Deepa Shivaram

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February 11, 2022 5:25 PM

Dozens flood Mpls. City Hall with ethics complaints against Mayor Frey

Dozens of people filled the rotunda of the City Hall Friday to file ethics complaints and express their disapproval of the mayor. Many also called for Frey to resign.

by Nina Moini

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February 11, 2022 4:56 PM

Canadian judge orders an end to the blockade at a U.S.-Canada border bridge

A judge said the order would be effective at 7 p.m. to give protesters time to leave. Police immediately warned that demonstrators could be subject to arrest and their vehicles may be seized.

by The Associated Press

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February 11, 2022 4:06 PM

Russia could begin an invasion of Ukraine before the Olympics end, Biden adviser says

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Friday that a Russian military invasion could begin at any time, though he added: "We are not saying that a decision has been taken."

by Brian Naylor

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February 11, 2022 6:07 AM

Biden to split frozen Afghan funds for 9/11 victims, relief

President Joe Biden is expected to use executive authority to move some $7 billion of the Afghan central bank’s assets frozen in the American funding system to fund humanitarian relief in Afghanistan and compensate victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

by The Associated Press