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Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation remains stubborn

Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation remains stubborn

The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged — but investors widely expect the central bank to raise rates at its next meeting in December to combat stubborn inflation.
by Scott Horsley

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Conservative influencers charged with voter fraud in Minnesota primary

Conservative influencers charged with voter fraud in Minnesota primary

Hennepin County prosecutors charged conservative provocateur James O’Keefe and another man with felonies for unlawful voting and identity theft for misrepresenting their identities to election judges during the Aug. 11 primary.
by Jon Collins

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Moderate GOP state Sen. Jim Abeler faces tough challenge as top Democratic target

Moderate GOP state Sen. Jim Abeler faces tough challenge as top Democratic target

In the northwest suburbs, DFLer Angela Nelson is challenging Republican Jim Abeler. The contest is one of a handful of competitive races around the state that could decide Capitol control next year.
by Dana Ferguson

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St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her says she will keep clearing homeless encampments

Her spoke with Minnesota Now host Nina Moini about the city’s strategy on homeless encampments. The mayor declined to speak to her relationship with St. Paul’s police chief, who’s accused the mayor of sexual harassment.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Hasan Piker, criticized by some Democrats as divisive, joins Ilhan Omar, Omar Fateh for event

Hasan Piker, criticized by some Democrats as divisive, joins Ilhan Omar, Omar Fateh for event

Some Democrats, including governor hopeful Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, criticized Piker for past statements they deemed offensive and chided Omar and Fateh for appearing with someone they deem a polarizing figure on the eve of an election.
by Ahmed Hassan and Feven Gerezgiher

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Hmong advocates in Minnesota concerned over census proposal to end racial, ethnic tracking

Hmong advocates in Minnesota concerned over census proposal to end racial, ethnic tracking

Under a proposed rule, the census would no longer collect data on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or immigrants who aren’t U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Minnesota nonprofit Hmong American Partnership is asking people to submit public comment against the ruling which is open until Nov. 2.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Thune scrambles to save his Senate majority as voters voice concern over the Iran war and gas prices

Thune scrambles to save his Senate majority as voters voice concern over the Iran war and gas prices

The stakes for Senate Majority Leader John Thune and the Republican Party are enormous in this year's midterm elections. Thune has been campaigning in Iowa and several other traditionally Republican states as he tries to save the GOP's Senate majority.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota state auditor race: 4 questions, answered 

Minnesota state auditor race: 4 questions, answered 

Concerns about fraud and finances at the state level have brought new attention to the Minnesota state auditor’s race. That office watches over $56 billion in local government finances across the state. Here’s a look at who's running this year.
by Vincent Kallstrom

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