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Minnesota Senate derails train to Duluth

Minnesota Senate derails train to Duluth

State Senators voted Monday to prohibit further planning for a proposed passenger rail line between the Twin Cities and Duluth.
by Tim Pugmire

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Transcript: Read Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s remarks from Mondale's memorial

“Walter Mondale told the truth, he obeyed the law. He kept the peace. And he took risks. He led the way. He set a high bar. And time after time he kept passing it and raising it, passing it and raising it,” said U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
by MPR News Staff

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Lawmakers push into final three weeks of session

Lawmakers push into final three weeks of session

On the heels of a big agreement last week on refueling the unemployment trust fund and pandemic worker bonuses, top Capitol players are hoping to nail down other deals soon.
by Brian Bakst

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Remembering Walter Mondale

Remembering Walter Mondale

Minnesotans and political leaders including President Joe Biden gathered in Minneapolis Sunday to honor former Vice President Walter Mondale. Mondale died in April of 2021 and this service was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. 
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota lawmakers finish deal on unemployment, bonuses

Minnesota lawmakers finish deal on unemployment, bonuses

The final proposal includes $2.7 billion to refill the unemployment insurance trust fund and $500 million in bonuses of about $750 each for people whose jobs were deemed essential and who worked in-person. 
by Mohamed Ibrahim, Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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