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Politicians encouraged to learn Spanish, not just fake it during campaigns

Politicians encouraged to learn Spanish, not just fake it during campaigns

The advocacy group Voto Latino is stressing the need for year-round, bilingual engagement with Latino constituents. They're also calling out feeble attempts many candidates make to speak Spanish.
by Juana Summers

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Walz OKs more guests at weddings, private gatherings as COVID ebbs

Walz OKs more guests at weddings, private gatherings as COVID ebbs

People planning wedding receptions and other group celebrations got some good news Friday when Gov. Tim Walz raised his limit on the number of people who can attend private indoor gatherings from 10 to 50. 
by Mark Zdechlik

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Trial highlights: 'We were invited' and a quick defense

Trial highlights: 'We were invited' and a quick defense

Donald Trump incited a deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol, put his own vice president in danger and later expressed solidarity with rioters who attempted to overturn the 2020 election in his name. That's what Democrats argued Thursday as they wrapped up their impeachment case against the former president. 
by The Associated Press

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Report: MPCA faltered in oversight of Water Gremlin’s air emissions

Report: MPCA faltered in oversight of Water Gremlin’s air emissions

A new report from a state watchdog office says the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency should have done more to regulate a White Bear Township manufacturer with a history of air pollution problems.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minn. lawmakers wrestle with what follows COVID-19 eviction rule

Minn. lawmakers wrestle with what follows COVID-19 eviction rule

A pandemic-related executive order has put most renter evictions on hold, but Minnesota lawmakers are starting to sort through what will be put in its place and how to avoid a surge in removals.
by Brian Bakst

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White House says it will defer to CDC on reopening schools

White House says it will defer to CDC on reopening schools

The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic. 
by The Associated Press

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Bill seeks to crack down on catalytic converter thefts

Bill seeks to crack down on catalytic converter thefts

Minnesota lawmakers have introduced legislation to crack down on rising catalytic converter thefts, which can cost car owners thousand of dollars. 
by The Associated Press

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