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Search underway for new state legislative auditor

Search underway for new state legislative auditor

A panel of state lawmakers has outlined a timetable for replacing James Nobles, who is retiring as legislative auditor next month after decades on the job.
by Tim Pugmire

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Hearing set for Monday on Minneapolis police ballot question

Hearing set for Monday on Minneapolis police ballot question

Attorneys for former City Council member Don Samuels and others filed the motion late Wednesday, saying the council failed when it approved new ballot language Tuesday to solve the problems that led Judge Jamie Anderson to order the measure stricken from the ballot. 
by The Associated Press

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It was shoes on, no boarding pass or ID. But airport security forever changed on 9/11

It was shoes on, no boarding pass or ID. But airport security forever changed on 9/11

No boarding pass or ID was needed to go to the gate and 4-inch-blade knives were allowed on board planes. Now we take off shoes, can't have liquids over 3.4 oz and go through high-tech body scanners.
by David Schaper

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Progressives want Justice Stephen Breyer to retire. His response? Not yet

Progressives want Justice Stephen Breyer to retire. His response? Not yet

In an interview with NPR, the 83-year-old said: "When exactly I should retire, or will retire, has many complex parts to it. I think I'm aware of most of them, and I ... will consider them."
by Krishnadev Calamur and Nina Totenberg

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Minn. judge skeptical about push for school mask mandate

Minn. judge skeptical about push for school mask mandate

A first-of-its-kind case seeking to force the governor to impose a school mask mandate landed in a Minnesota court. The presiding judge made clear the request made him uneasy.
by Brian Bakst

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Winona's Jeremy Miller to lead Senate GOP caucus

Winona's Jeremy Miller to lead Senate GOP caucus

The 34-member caucus and two affiliated independents selected state Sen. Jeremy Miller as their leader Wednesday night. It's an initial step toward officially naming him majority leader, which will require a formal resolution when the Senate meets in session again.
by Tim Pugmire

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Biden requiring federal workers to get COVID shot

Biden requiring federal workers to get COVID shot

President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors who do business with the federal government.
by The Associated Press

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