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Kyeland Jackson on the impact of the federal Estate Recovery program in Minnesota

Twin Cities PBS Data reporter Kyeland Jackson recently did some digging into the federal program, Estate Recovery. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about how the program is impacting some Minnesotans.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Kathy Lantry and Sasha Cotton named co-chairs of St. Paul's Police Chief Examining Committee

Kathy Lantry and Sasha Cotton have been named co-chairs of St. Paul's Police Chief Examining Committee. Lantry joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about her new role.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Brewers hopeful as growler bill gains traction

After years of legislative gridlock, a bill to allow larger craft breweries to sell 64-ounce growlers at their tap rooms has passed out of a House committee. While full passage of the bill is far from guaranteed, some brewers are taking heart.
by Hannah Yang

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Inflation adds to voters' frustrations in a key congressional district

Inflation adds to voters' frustrations in a key congressional district

President Joe Biden's popularity has crumbled since he first took office. A trip to Michigan's 7th Congressional District — one of the most competitive in the country — is a window into why.
by Asma Khalid

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Polish, Baltic presidents head to Ukraine in show of support

Polish, Baltic presidents head to Ukraine in show of support

The presidents of four countries on Russia’s doorstep are heading to Kyiv in a show of support for Ukraine. The visit Wednesday comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to continue his bloody seven-week offensive until its “full completion.” The presidents of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia were due to meet the Ukrainian leader. 
by The Associated Press

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What increasingly partisan and venomous Wisconsin school board races reveal about American elections

What increasingly partisan and venomous Wisconsin school board races reveal about American elections

As traditionally nonpartisan school board campaigns become polarized battlegrounds, voters in next week’s Wisconsin races may set the tone for how contentious races across the country will become this year.
by ProPublica Staff

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Explainer: What are ghost guns? Why is Biden taking action?

Explainer: What are ghost guns? Why is Biden taking action?

The Biden administration is unveiling a completed rule aimed at reining in the proliferation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers. Such weapons have been turning up at crime scenes across the nation in increasing numbers.
by The Associated Press

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