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House Democrats say they will work to limit no-knock warrants
In the wake of the police killing of Amir Locke, Democrats in the Minnesota House say they will propose legislation sharply limiting the use of no-knock warrants by law enforcement officers.
Biden: Child credit money is available via tax returns
The Biden administration wants families with children to know that there is roughly $193 billion waiting for them — all they need to do is file their taxes to claim it.
Diplomatic shuttle: Macron in Kyiv after Putin talks
Diplomatic efforts to defuse the tensions around Ukraine continued on Tuesday with French President Emmanuel Macron arriving in Kyiv the day after hours of talks with the Russian leader in Moscow yielded no apparent breakthroughs.
Senate GOP reveals plan to resolve unemployment fund deficit
Minnesota Senate Republicans released a $2.73 billion proposal to repay the state’s debt to the federal government for unemployment benefits during the pandemic and prevent a looming tax hike on businesses. 
Senate panel backs $1 million plan to recruit police officers
The senate judiciary advanced legislation to fund a $1 million effort to lure recruits to police jobs amid staffing shortages.
Lawmaker hurt while snowmobiling with colleague
Republican Sen. John Jasinski broke ribs, his pelvis and a vertebrae Friday when he was thrown from a snowmobile Friday after a high speed turn that sent him flying.