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Census: Major changes for state demographics, politics

Census: Major changes for state demographics, politics

New U.S. census data shows the bulk of Minnesota’s population growth over the past decade took place in the Twin Cities metro, paralleled by an increase of Minnesotans of color.
by David H. Montgomery

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Infrastructure bill offers ‘once in a generation' investment in climate resilience

Infrastructure bill offers ‘once in a generation' investment in climate resilience

The Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure bill is headed to the House, where progressive Democrats say it doesn't do enough to reduce emissions. But it does invest billions to help communities prepare for the effects of climate change.
by Paul Huttner

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U.S. sends troops to Kabul to evacuate some embassy staff

U.S. sends troops to Kabul to evacuate some embassy staff

With security rapidly deteriorating in Afghanistan, the United States is sending in an additional 3,000 troops to help evacuate some personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, officials said Thursday.
by The Associated Press

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New census data will shake up Minnesota politics

New census data will shake up Minnesota politics

Thursday afternoon the Census Bureau finally releases detailed information from the 2020 census, which will show how Minnesota has changed over the past decade, and also impact how political power and government spending will be distributed over the next decade. Here’s what to look for.
by David H. Montgomery

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Census data kicks off effort to reshape U.S. House districts

Census data kicks off effort to reshape U.S. House districts

Redistricting season officially kicks off with the release of detailed population data from the U.S. Census Bureau that will be used to redraw voting districts nationwide — potentially helping determine control of the U.S. House in the 2022 elections and providing an electoral edge for the next decade.
by The Associated Press

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Why the new census data won't give a full picture of race and ethnicity in the U.S.

Why the new census data won't give a full picture of race and ethnicity in the U.S.

No census has been perfect. COVID-19, Trump officials' interference and the Census Bureau's new privacy protections have raised concerns about the reliability of demographic data from the 2020 count.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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On-site MN state employees face vaccine-or-test choice

On-site MN state employees face vaccine-or-test choice

Minnesota joins other states in requiring workers returning to offices to be vaccinated or submit to regular COVID-19 testing.
by Brian Bakst

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MN Supreme Court to hear felon voting case

MN Supreme Court to hear felon voting case

Minnesota’s Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to a state law limiting when voting rights are restored to felons. 
by Brian Bakst

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Dems renew push on elections bill that GOP vows to block

Dems renew push on elections bill that GOP vows to block

Democrats are renewing their push to enact their marquee voting bill, pledging to make it the first order of business when the Senate returns in the fall even though they don't have a clear strategy for overcoming steadfast Republican opposition.
by The Associated Press

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