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MN Senate approves $1 million for ad campaign to recruit cops

MN Senate approves $1 million for ad campaign to recruit cops

The Minnesota Senate passed legislation that would spend $1 million on an effort to address the state’s shortage of law enforcement officers.
by Tim Pugmire

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As state medical boards try to stamp out COVID misinformation, some in GOP push back

As state medical boards try to stamp out COVID misinformation, some in GOP push back

State medical boards have an obligation to investigate complaints about doctors, such as those who spread COVID misinformation. But in Tennessee and other states, lawmakers are saying “not so fast.”
by Blake Farmer

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German leader in Ukraine as fears of Russian invasion grow

German leader in Ukraine as fears of Russian invasion grow

More NATO troops headed to Eastern Europe and some nations worked to move their citizens and diplomats out of Ukraine on Monday, as Germany’s chancellor made a last-ditch attempt to head off a feared Russian invasion that some warn could be just days away.
by The Associated Press

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‘High-drama’ release of political maps to define Capitol week

‘High-drama’ release of political maps to define Capitol week

The once-a-decade redrawing of political maps comes to a conclusion this week as a special court panel issues new legislative and congressional boundaries. The Legislature failed to get maps done.
by Brian Bakst

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Bills would ban ‘forever chemicals’ from cosmetics, cookware, ski wax

Bills would ban ‘forever chemicals’ from cosmetics, cookware, ski wax

After the Minnesota Legislature passed a ban on so-called “forever chemicals” in food packaging last year, a DFL lawmaker wants to extend the ban on PFAS to more consumer products. But the bills face opposition from industry groups and chemical manufacturers.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Biden warns Putin of a decisive response if Russia invades Ukraine

Biden warns Putin of a decisive response if Russia invades Ukraine

President Biden on Saturday warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that if Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. and its allies would "respond decisively and impose swift and severe costs on Russia," the White House said.
by Deepa Shivaram

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Dozens flood Mpls. City Hall with ethics complaints against Mayor Frey

Dozens of people filled the rotunda of the City Hall Friday to file ethics complaints and express their disapproval of the mayor. Many also called for Frey to resign.
by Nina Moini

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