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Bill Barr won't back a 2024 Trump run, but doesn't quite condemn his former boss
Former Attorney General William Barr spoke with NPR about his new memoir, former President Trump's election lies, and why he thinks Trump shouldn't try to return to the White House.
 Awash in money, Minnesota lawmakers strain for session deals
A month into the legislative session, some items deemed urgent are languishing. But it’s not for lack of money given the state’s eye-popping surplus.
Minnesota lawmakers at odds over drought relief package
Minnesota farmers and ranchers still reeling from last summer's drought are asking the Legislature for urgency on relief, though lawmakers on either side of the aisle have yet to agree on what a final package should look like.
Walz orders Minnesota to terminate Russian contracts
The Minnesota governor has signed an executive order that condemns the Russian invasion and offers support to the people of Ukraine.
Proposed contract offers raises, incentive payments to MPD officers
According to a summary of the tentative agreement, Minneapolis officers would receive incentives totaling $7,000 in addition to yearly raises of 1 to 2.5 percent.Â