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Why is drawing with chalk on the sidewalk now illegal in Anoka?

Why is drawing with chalk on the sidewalk now illegal in Anoka?

In Anoka, drawing with chalk on the sidewalk is now against the law, thanks to a sweeping ordinance passed by the Anoka City Council. As councilmember Erik Skogquist explained to host Cathy Wurzer, the policy isn't aimed at kids in the street — it's actually part of a debate about private opinions being expressed on public property.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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In 'Betrayal,' ABC's Jonathan Karl asks: 'Must the Trump show go on?'

In 'Betrayal,' ABC's Jonathan Karl asks: 'Must the Trump show go on?'

The new book from ABC News' chief Washington correspondent focuses on how Trump worked to overturn the election — but Karl also has a message about the rally at the Capitol that became a riot.
by James Doubek

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Bodycams to put more eyes on Minnesota authorities

Bodycams to put more eyes on Minnesota authorities

In one of the biggest deployments yet of law enforcement body cameras in Minnesota, more than 1,100 devices will go to the State Patrol, Department of Natural Resources and other officers starting next month.
by Brian Bakst

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Biden signs $1T infrastructure bill with bipartisan audience

Biden signs $1T infrastructure bill with bipartisan audience

President Joe Biden signed his $1 trillion infrastructure deal into law Monday on the White House lawn, hailing it as an example of what bipartisanship can achieve.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Senate Majority Leader talks bipartisan effort to distribute hero pay

Minnesota Senate Majority Leader talks bipartisan effort to distribute hero pay

Minnesota lawmakers have spent months trying to come to an agreement on what to do with $250 million dollars in hero pay, or bonus, for state front-line workers, drought relief and COVID relief.
by Cathy Wurzer and Brian Bakst

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St. Paul initiative puts youth on city boards, commissions

St. Paul initiative puts youth on city boards, commissions

Across the state, newly elected civic leaders are settling into their roles after this month's election. And so are 10 young people appointed to St. Paul boards and commissions under a new program called Youth on Boards.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Minnesotans return from climate summit energized despite its shortcomings

Minnesotans return from climate summit energized despite its shortcomings

More than 60 Minnesotans have returned home after spending up to two weeks in Scotland at the United Nations climate change summit known as COP26. The delegates say they're energized from the experience, but that a lot more work needs to be done to prevent the worst impacts of climate change.
by Dan Kraker

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Keith Ellison to seek 2nd term as Minnesota attorney general

Keith Ellison to seek 2nd term as Minnesota attorney general

Keith Ellison is Minnesota's first Black attorney general. He was also the first Muslim elected to Congress, a job he left in 2018 to run for attorney general. During a remote campaign announcement, Ellison said his goal remains to help people afford their lives.
by Tim Pugmire

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Trump ally Bannon taken into custody on contempt charges

Trump ally Bannon taken into custody on contempt charges

The 67-year-old was indicted on Friday on two counts of criminal contempt – one for refusing to appear for a congressional deposition and the other for refusing to provide documents in response to the committee's subpoena.
by The Associated Press

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