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Minnesota lawmakers at odds over drought relief package

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.
by Mohamed Ibrahim, Associated Press

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Walz orders Minnesota to terminate Russian contracts

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.
by Tim Pugmire

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Proposed contract offers raises, incentive payments to MPD officers

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. 
by Nina Moini

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MN Senate passes school curriculum review bill

MN Senate passes school curriculum review bill

The Minnesota Senate passed legislation Thursday that emphasizes a parent’s ability to look at school curriculum “immediately upon request” and “without cost.”
by Tim Pugmire

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Jan. 6 riot defendant was 'tip of this mob's spear,' prosecutor tells jury

Jan. 6 riot defendant was 'tip of this mob's spear,' prosecutor tells jury

Prosecutors laid out their case against Guy Reffitt, who is the first defendant connected to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection to face trial. His attorney described the case as based on "hype."
by Tom Dreisbach

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