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Historian Annette Atkins on the 'enemies among us' in Minn. during WWI
Atkins explores the social context in Minnesota during World War I. It was a time when Minnesotans cast a suspicious eye on immigrants who might be disloyal.
 Lawmakers strike deal on schools, pandemic bonuses
With a week to go, the deals are trickling out at the Minnesota Capitol, and lawmakers will have to race to approve a new budget.
 Long-term funding for roads still elusive at Capitol
Minnesota lawmakers entered negotiations on a transportation budget bill with competing plans to get more ongoing money into the system for roads, bridges and transit. Instead they’ll vote on a plan with a one-time increase in spending. 
Documentary: 'Oh Freedom Over Me'
A documentary by John Biewen about Freedom Summer 1964.
Hortman: Walz will likely agree to give up emergency powers to end session
Republicans have long sought an end to the emergency powers Gov. Tim Walz has been using during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now the DFL House speaker says the governor is likely to end the emergency as part of a deal to pass a new state budget. 
Minnesota State Patrol, Capitol police to wear bodycams
While cameras are now standard for many local Minnesota police officers, the state has been slower to deploy them to its forces. A bill including body camera funding is expected to be brought up for votes later this week.
New wood products plant projected to bring 150 jobs to NE Minn.
In a major boost to the state’s wood products industry, North Carolina-based Huber Engineered Woods has announced plans to build a $440 million manufacturing facility in northeastern Minnesota. The plant is projected to bring more than 150 jobs to the region.