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Last troops exit Afghanistan, ending America's longest war

Last troops exit Afghanistan, ending America's longest war

The United States has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war and closing a sad two-decade chapter in military history.
by The Associated Press

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As U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan nears end, Minnesotans weigh in on events in Kabul

As U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan nears end, Minnesotans weigh in on events in Kabul

The pullout of U.S. troops from Afghanistan is now into its final hours. And among Minnesotans at the State Fair over the weekend, many of those willing to talk about the developments in Kabul expressed dismay over the situation.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Opponents of COVID vaccine mandates rally outside Minnesota Capitol

Opponents of COVID vaccine mandates rally outside Minnesota Capitol

A crowd of people opposed to mandates for COVID-19 vaccines and face coverings rallied Saturday. Organizers described it as a "medical freedom" rally.
by Tim Nelson

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Gov. Walz reflects on governing through the pandemic

Gov. Walz reflects on governing through the pandemic

Gov. Tim Walz has been living and working through the pandemic and the racial reckoning, just like most Minnesotans. Beyond the budget, emergency powers and policing, he’s also dealing with fires and drought. He joined host Mike Mulcahy to talk about the challenges of governing during a pandemic, social upheaval and climate change.
by Mike Mulcahy and Susan Davis

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The U.S. paid billions to get enough COVID vaccines last fall. What went wrong?

The U.S. paid billions to get enough COVID vaccines last fall. What went wrong?

Immediately after the Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer's vaccine, the company delivered fewer doses than its government contract projected. Federal officials say they didn't know why.
by Sydney Lupkin

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Judge denies request to allow guns at Minnesota State Fair

Judge denies request to allow guns at Minnesota State Fair

A Ramsey County judge has ruled against gun permit owners who sought the right to carry weapons at the Minnesota State Fair. The ruling on an injunction request won’t be the last word in the case, but comes as the 2021 fair opens on Thursday.
by Brian Bakst

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