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April 7, 2021 3:07 PM

House roads plan includes higher gas tax

Democrats in the Minnesota House rolled out a transportation funding proposal this week that includes a gas tax increase that is strongly opposed by Republicans. The proposed legislation also includes other increases in taxes and fees.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 7, 2021 6:26 AM

A brief history of how racism shaped interstate highways

Some of the country's highways were built through existing Black and brown communities. President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan aims to address racial inequities.

by Noel King

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April 7, 2021 5:45 AM

Ridership plunges on Northstar line amid pandemic, sparking debate over its future

Metro Transit says ridership has plummeted 96 percent since before the pandemic. That's led one state lawmaker to call for the commuter rail line to be shut down.

by Kirsti Marohn

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April 7, 2021 1:00 AM

Bari Weiss speaks at St. Olaf about her book, 'How to Fight Anti-Semitism'

Former Wall Street Journal and New York Times journalist Bari Weiss speaks at the St. Olaf College Institute for Freedom and Community about the ideas in her book, “How to Fight Anti-Semitism.”

by MPR News Staff

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April 6, 2021 6:00 PM

North Dakota Legislature OKs Juneteenth ceremonial holiday

North Dakota’s Republican-led Legislature has passed a bipartisan bill to recognize Juneteenth as a ceremonial holiday in the state.

by The Associated Press

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April 6, 2021 2:54 PM

Election bills highlight Minnesota’s political divide

House Democrats and Senate Republicans rolled out competing election plans Tuesday that offer little room for compromise the remaining weeks of the 2021 session.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 6, 2021 12:30 PM

President Biden: All adults should be vaccine eligible by April 19

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that states must open vaccine eligibility to all U.S. residents 16 and older by April 19, about two weeks ahead of his initial May 1 deadline.

by Rachel Treisman

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April 6, 2021 10:33 AM

Slain Capitol Police officer will lie in honor in the rotunda

William Evans is the second Capitol Police officer to receive the rare distinction to lie in honor in the Capitol rotunda this year. He was killed last Friday when a man rammed his car into a barrier.

by Barbara Sprunt