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Democrat Feehan won’t seek 1st District U.S. House seat

Democrat Feehan won’t seek 1st District U.S. House seat

Dan Feehan, the Democrat who ran for Congress in southern Minnesota’s 1st District the last two election cycles, said Tuesday he will not run in the special election or the general election in 2022 for the seat left open by the death of Rep. Jim Hagedorn. 
by Mark Zdechlik

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State of Union: Biden vows to check Russia, fight inflation

State of Union: Biden vows to check Russia, fight inflation

Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden has vowed in his first State of the Union address to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, tame soaring U.S. inflation and deal with the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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The challenges Biden faces in his State of the Union address

The challenges Biden faces in his State of the Union address

As President Joe Biden is set to make his first State of the Union speech, he and the country face pressing issues, from Russia's invasion of Ukraine to inflation and the continuing pandemic.
by Domenico Montanaro

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As budget surplus grows, debate over what to do with it intensifies

As budget surplus grows, debate over what to do with it intensifies

Minnesota’s projected budget surplus now tops $9.25 billion — up more than $1.5 billion from the previous estimate. Republicans at the state Capitol say it highlights the need for permanent tax cuts, while DFL Gov. Tim Walz suggested increasing one-time tax rebates and using the surplus to reduce the cost of child care and health care.  
by Tim Pugmire

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What you need to know ahead of Biden's first State of the Union address

What you need to know ahead of Biden's first State of the Union address

Top issues to expect in President Biden's address are his response to concerns about rising inflation and fatigue about the pandemic as well as steps taken to threaten Russia's financial stability.
by Alana Wise

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500,000+ refugees flee Ukraine since Russia waged war

500,000+ refugees flee Ukraine since Russia waged war

The mass exodus of refugees from Ukraine to the eastern edge of the European Union has showed no signs of stopping as they flee Russia’s burgeoning war.
by The Associated Press

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