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The plot to keep meatpacking plants open during COVID-19

The plot to keep meatpacking plants open during COVID-19

Newly released documents reveal that the meatpacking industry’s callousness toward the health of its workers and its influence over the Trump administration were far greater than previously known.

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Walz, legislative leaders reach deal on taxes and spending

Walz, legislative leaders reach deal on taxes and spending

Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders reached a broad deal on spending and taxes Monday morning. There’s a week left in the session to fill in the details.
by Brian Bakst and Tim Pugmire

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Jensen wins GOP endorsement for governor

Jensen wins GOP endorsement for governor

Scott Jensen, a family physician and former state senator, clinched the Republican endorsement for governor Saturday at the party’s state convention in Rochester.
by MPR News Staff

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State Republican convention picks candidates for AG, elections chief

State Republican convention picks candidates for AG, elections chief

After a slow start Friday morning, thousands of Minnesota Republicans meeting in Rochester selected candidates for attorney general and secretary of state before going into recess.
by Brian Bakst

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Distrust of election integrity unites GOP

Distrust of election integrity unites GOP

As Minnesota Republicans gather in Rochester for their two-day state convention, candidates and delegates share a belief that stricter voting security measures are needed, even though there's no evidence of widespread voter fraud.
by Mark Zdechlik

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