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House punts on social spending bill, but will try to pass infrastructure bill

House punts on social spending bill, but will try to pass infrastructure bill

Democrats have been debating the scope of President Joe Biden's Build Back Better agenda for months and still haven't reached consensus. Even if the House OKs the bill, changes are expected in the Senate.
by Alana Wise and Barbara Sprunt

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How Jacob Frey won reelection

How Jacob Frey won reelection

Jacob Frey’s opponents identified their strategy to defeat the incumbent mayor: don’t rank him. But thousands of voters didn’t listen. Not only did Frey collect the most first-choice votes — 43 percent — but another 9 percent of voters ranked him as their second choice, and 7.5 percent as their third choice. The result: another term for Frey.
by David H. Montgomery

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GOP candidates make 1st big pitch for governor

GOP candidates make 1st big pitch for governor

Guns, public safety and the COVID-19 pandemic dominated the list of concerns GOP candidates for governor addressed Wednesday at Minnesota State University.

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New push coming to legalize sports betting in Minnesota

New push coming to legalize sports betting in Minnesota

Key lawmakers in the Minnesota House and Senate said Thursday they will back legislation next year to legalize sports betting in the state.
by Tim Pugmire

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Why education was a top voter priority this election

Why education was a top voter priority this election

This week's election results show education issues foremost in the minds of many voters, and suggest many parents may be seeking a course correction after 18 months of disruptions.
by Anya Kamenetz

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