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Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House

Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House

Powerful Democratic former speaker Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection to the U.S. House. Pelosi’s announcement Thursday brings to a close her storied career as not only the first woman in the speaker’s office but arguably the most powerful in American politics.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis-St. Paul included in 40 airports targeted for shutdown flight cuts

Minneapolis-St. Paul included in 40 airports targeted for shutdown flight cuts

Airports in New York, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Los Angeles and Chicago along with hubs across the U.S. are among the 40 that will see flights cut starting Friday due to the government shutdown, according to a list distributed to the airlines and obtained by The Associated Press.
by The Associated Press

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Who is on the Minneapolis City Council for the next four years?

Who is on the Minneapolis City Council for the next four years?

Minneapolis voters returned most incumbents but added four new city council members, ending the council’s veto-proof majority and shifting dynamics for the next four years.
by Cari Spencer

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5 things to know about Kaohly Her, St. Paul’s mayor-elect

5 things to know about Kaohly Her, St. Paul’s mayor-elect

Kaohly Her, 52, has been a state House member representing part of St. Paul since 2019. She is an immigrant and refugee who was born in a bamboo hut in the mountains of Laos.
by Peter Cox

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Cities should be able to make gun laws, says lawmaker who helped change Colorado law

Cities should be able to make gun laws, says lawmaker who helped change Colorado law

Under state law, Minnesota cities can’t regulate guns. St. Paul city leaders are introducing an assault weapon ban anyway. In Colorado, cities can now make gun laws after a statewide preemption law was overturned.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Matt Sepic

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Minnesota Legislature’s revolving door keeps turning as Senate is full but House seats open

Minnesota Legislature’s revolving door keeps turning as Senate is full but House seats open

Tuesday’s election filled two Minnesota Senate seats but left two House seats open as lawmakers move to other offices. The temporary composition could doom a special session on gun restrictions.
by Dana Ferguson

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