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Families of Wright and Floyd speak in favor of policing changes
House and Senate negotiations on a public safety bill focused on police accountability proposals Thursday during a conference committee meeting that included testimony from families touched by recent fatal police encounters.
'History is watching': Liz Cheney doubles down on Trump criticism amid fallout
The No. 3 House Republican has previously warded off an attempt to remove her from her leadership role in the party, but this time around, her support from GOP leaders seems to be crumbling.
Judge strikes down federal eviction moratorium, setting up high-stakes appeal
A federal judge has ruled the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention overstepped its authority by issuing a nationwide moratorium on evictions. The fate of millions of renters rests on appeal.
Why Facebook's decision on Trump could be 'make or break' for his political future
Facebook's Oversight Board sent the decision of whether to let the former president back on the platform back to the company itself, and it's a critical one for former President Donald Trump's political future.
Walz sets May 28 end to COVID curbs, July 1 end to mask mandate
"It's been a long journey, but we did the things that needed to be done,” Gov. Tim Walz said. He pleaded with Minnesota adults still hesitant about vaccinations to get their shots.
Biden backs waiving international patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines
President Joe Biden threw his support behind waiving intellectual property rights for the vaccines, yielding to international pressure. The move could allow other countries to manufacture the drugs.
Tax talks underway, but agreement hinges on larger deal
Minnesota House and Senate negotiators are working toward a tax compromise that they can’t reach until top leaders settle their differences.
In police debate at Minnesota Capitol, echoes from past ring anew
Within the next week or so, Minnesota lawmakers will decide whether law enforcement officers in the state must change how they do their jobs. While many ideas are on the table, some people involved in similar debates over the years have low expectations.
Families, advocates mark day of awareness for Native victims
From Washington to Indigenous communities across the American Southwest, top government officials, family members and advocates gathered Wednesday as part of a call to action to address the ongoing problem of violence against Indigenous women and children.