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Supporters rally for Rep. Thompson at Capitol

Supporters rally for Rep. Thompson at Capitol

Supporters say the DFL lawmaker has been treated unfairly by political leaders and the press.
by Tim Pugmire

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Pelosi appoints 2nd Republican, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to serve on Jan. 6 panel

Pelosi appoints 2nd Republican, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to serve on Jan. 6 panel

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday named a second Republican critic of Donald Trump, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to a special committee investigating the Capitol riot and pledged that the Democratic-majority panel will “get to the truth.”
by The Associated Press

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Fauci says U.S. headed in 'wrong direction' on coronavirus

Fauci says U.S. headed in 'wrong direction' on coronavirus

The United States is in an "unnecessary predicament" of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert said Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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As Herschel Walker eyes Senate run, a turbulent past emerges

A homegrown football hero and businessman supported by his longtime friend Donald Trump, Herschel Walker has an attractive profile for Republicans looking to reclaim a U.S. Senate seat in Georgia. But as he decides whether to run, a more complex picture is taking shape.
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New legislation requires public high rises to have sprinkler systems

New legislation requires public high rises to have sprinkler systems

Minnesota elected officials are gathering Friday afternoon to honor victims of a 2019 fire and mark new legislation that aims to prevent similar fires from happening again.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minneapolis residents will vote on replacing the MPD

Minneapolis residents will vote on replacing the MPD

A ballot question put forward by city residents to replace the Minneapolis police with a new Department of Public Safety cleared the final hurdle Friday to make it onto November’s ballot. 
by Jon Collins

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'I believe survivors ... and I know Black men are held to a different standard': Minnesotans grapple with John Thompson abuse allegations

'I believe survivors ... and I know Black men are held to a different standard': Minnesotans grapple with John Thompson abuse allegations

A traffic stop has led to waves of allegations against the DFL representative from St. Paul. Activists see a double standard in the media coverage and the calls for John Thompson’s resignation. Approached by Sahan Journal, all 21 legislators in the POCI caucus — progressive legislators of color — offered no comment.
by Becky Z. Dernbach

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