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Sharp divide over election law changes at Minnesota Capitol
Proposed election law changes have surfaced as a major point of disagreement early in the legislative session between Democrats in the Minnesota House and Republicans in the state Senate.
After the Capitol attack, does police MAGA sentiment cross the line?
Many in law enforcement have cheered on former President Donald Trump. After his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, some say police expressions of that support threaten police legitimacy.
Wisconsin Assembly cancels vote on repeal of mask mandate
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly has backed off on voting to repeal Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate. The retreat Thursday came in the face of broad criticism from the state’s health, school and business leaders and out concern the move would jeopardize more than $49 million in federal food assistance.
Court records show that the leader of the Proud Boys, who was arrested in Washington shortly before the Capitol riot, previously worked undercover and cooperated with investigators after he was accused of fraud in 2012. 
Expired driver's licenses, IDs should be renewed soon, Minnesota officials say
Minnesota law does not allow for additional extensions, so people whose licenses would have expired between March 13 of last year and the end of this February should plan to renew soon, according to the Department of Public Safety.