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Unprecedented campaign kicks off for open CD1 seat

Unprecedented campaign kicks off for open CD1 seat

Tuesday is the deadline for candidates to file for an election this summer for the congressional seat left open by the death of Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn. The unusual circumstances mean there will be one election in August to fill out the remainder of Hagedorn’s term and another in November for a two-year term in a newly drawn district.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Surplus steals show, but borrowing plan still in Capitol mix

Surplus steals show, but borrowing plan still in Capitol mix

Minnesota’s sizable surplus is driving the discussion at the state Capitol, but a borrowing plan for construction projects will enter the conversation before long.
by Brian Bakst

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Obama has tested positive for COVID

Obama has tested positive for COVID

The former president said he tested positive for COVID-19. He has a scratchy throat "but am feeling fine otherwise." He said he is vaccinated and boosted.
by Rina Torchinsky

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Keith Ellison talks about what it means to be 'the people's lawyer'

Keith Ellison talks about what it means to be 'the people's lawyer'

On this week’s Politics Friday, MPR News editor Mike Mulcahy talked with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison about his prosecution of high-profile cases against former police officers, his fight against wage theft, advocacy for tenants rights and what’s next with the opioid settlement.  
by Mike Mulcahy and Maja Beckstrom

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The 2020 census had big undercounts of Black people, Latinos and Native Americans

The 2020 census had big undercounts of Black people, Latinos and Native Americans

The Census Bureau has released its first report on the accuracy of the latest national head count that's used to distribute political representation and federal funding for the next decade.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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MN House passes drought relief bill for farmers

MN House passes drought relief bill for farmers

The Minnesota House has passed legislation to provide financial relief to farmers who were hurt by last year’s drought.
by Tim Pugmire

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