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February 15, 2022 3:28 PM

Biden: Defending Ukraine liberty could cause U.S. economy pain

“The American people understand that defending democracy and liberty is never without cost,” the U.S. president said, adding, “I will not pretend this will be painless.”

by The Associated Press

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February 15, 2022 10:52 AM

New political district maps shake up Minnesota politics

New congressional and legislative district maps released by a judicial panel Tuesday set the field for candidates to run on for the next 10 years. Some of the biggest changes in the new map come to Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District.

by Tim Pugmire and David H. Montgomery

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February 15, 2022 3:39 AM

Afghans say they feel safer but less hopeful under Taliban rule

After six months of Taliban rule, many Afghans say they fear for their economic future of lack of personal freedoms.

by The Associated Press

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February 14, 2022 6:54 PM

Senate GOP package pushes to provide curriculum to parents

The bills would require access to class syllabi for parents within the first two weeks of the start of classes and provide all instruction materials without cost to parents who request them for review, among others.

by Mohamed Ibrahim, Associated Press

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February 14, 2022 6:48 PM

Judge to dismiss Sarah Palin's defamation suit against 'New York Times'

Palin sued the newspaper over a 2017 editorial that wrongly linked an ad by her political action committee to the shooting of then-Rep. Gabby Giffords in 2011.

by David Folkenflik

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February 14, 2022 5:30 PM

A Mayo doctor warns lawmakers of long-haul COVID's health, economic toll

Some 2.2 million Americans may be unable to return to work because of long-haul COVID-19 symptoms, according to a Mayo Clinic expert. He warned state lawmakers to prepare for workplace disruptions and to support greater collaboration across health systems to improve research and access to care for long COVID.

by Megan Burks and Tom Crann

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February 14, 2022 5:18 PM

MN Senate passes $2.7 billion bill to refill unemployment fund

A fast-tracked bill to prevent business tax increases by refilling the state’s COVID-19-drained unemployment insurance trust fund cleared the Senate Monday, but Democrats still want it linked to bonuses for workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

by MPR News Staff

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February 14, 2022 5:00 PM

Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know as diplomacy steps up

Diplomatic efforts to head off what U.S. officials have warned could be an imminent Russian attack on Ukraine entered a new round on Monday. Here’s a look at what is happening where and why.

by The Associated Press