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Biden to speak at Mondale memorial service Sunday

Biden to speak at Mondale memorial service Sunday

President Joe Biden will be in Minneapolis on Sunday to speak at a memorial service for former Vice President Walter Mondale.
by MPR News Staff

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MN Senate passes public safety plan, House nearing vote

MN Senate passes public safety plan, House nearing vote

The Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate passed its version of a public safety bill with a get-tough approach. The DFL-controlled House is poised to soon vote on its competing proposal.
by Tim Pugmire

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Police: St. Paul lawmaker intervened in traffic stop of daughter

Police: St. Paul lawmaker intervened in traffic stop of daughter

St. Paul police say state Rep. John Thompson intervened after officers pulled over a 26-year-old woman he said was his daughter and allege he yelled at officers.
by Tim Nelson

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Meet the Candidates: Republican gubernatorial candidate Rich Stanek

Meet the Candidates: Republican gubernatorial candidate Rich Stanek

Republican Rich Stanek was Hennepin County Sheriff for 12 years and before that was Minnesota's Public Safety Commissioner under Governor Tim Pawlenty, and a state representative from 1995 to 2003. Stanek is running for Minnesota governor.
by Mike Mulcahy

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In upbeat Capitol speech, Walz spotlights ‘unfinished business’

In upbeat Capitol speech, Walz spotlights ‘unfinished business’

As Minnesota moves into a post-pandemic mindset, Gov. Tim Walz urged the Legislature to solve urgent issues and position the state to reach long-term goals. His State of the State speech comes with one month left in the 2022 session.
by Brian Bakst

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Republican gubernatorial hopeful Rich Stanek and author of 'Democracy Under Fire' Lawrence Jacobs

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Rich Stanek and author of 'Democracy Under Fire' Lawrence Jacobs

This week host Mike Mulcahy continues our conversations with Republican candidates for Minnesota governor. Plus, author and University of Minnesota professor Lawrence R. Jacobs joins the program to discuss his new book, “Democracy Under Fire: Donald Trump and the Breaking of American History.”
by Mike Mulcahy

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