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In ethics hearing, Sen. Fateh defends behavior
Minneapolis DFL Sen. Omar Fateh pushed back against an allegation that he has a conflict of interest with a Minneapolis-based YouTube channel called Somali TV.  
 Senate Democrats call for tighter gun restrictions
DFLers in the Minnesota Senate want gun measures to be on the agenda if there’s a special legislative session, but at least one majority Republican says the laws already on the books need to be enforced.
St. Louis Park will offer more compensation to residents affected by water main breaks
The city of St. Louis Park will offer additional compensation to residents affected by a pair of recent water main breaks. Some property owners had just finished repairs from a May 21 water main break, when their basements were flooded again on June 3.
Jan. 6 insurrection hearings: How to watch and what to know
The series of hearings that will take place over the next several weeks begin with a prime-time opener Thursday night in which the nine-member panel plans to give an overview of its 11-month investigation.
State preps for sign-up surge for pandemic bonuses
As an application process for $500 million in pandemic worker bonuses starts, state officials stress that there’s time for those eligible to qualify. Minnesota won’t issue checks on a first-come, first-served basis.