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Ken Martin reflects on Democrats' historic win, eyes the work ahead for his party

Ken Martin reflects on Democrats' historic win, eyes the work ahead for his party

MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with DNC Chair Ken Martin about what went right for his party in this year’s election. “This just this was the largest midterm election cycle in the 198-year history of the Democratic Party,” said Martin.
by Clay Masters and Matthew Alvarez

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State Rep. Dan Wolgamott charged with DWI, causing injury

State Rep. Dan Wolgamott charged with DWI, causing injury

Wolgamott, a St. Cloud DFLer, pleaded guilty to a DWI three years ago. He did not seek a fifth term to the Minnesota House this year, instead running for state auditor but failing to get the DFL nomination.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minneapolis City Council approves new data center limits and regulations

Minneapolis City Council approves new data center limits and regulations

The Minneapolis City Council Thursday narrowly voted to approve new data center restrictions. Those who had been advocating for a data center ban got their second choice: council approval of every new data center in the city.
by Cait Kelley

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These two voter turnout trends explain what happened across the South in the election

These two voter turnout trends explain what happened across the South in the election

In six states across the Deep South, a drastic swing to the left this election was driven by high Black voter turnout and compounded by a sharp decline in voting rates across Republican-heavy areas.
by Stephen Fowler and Rahul Mukherjee

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Minnesota panel urges lawmakers to scrap special education cuts as more students need services

Minnesota panel urges lawmakers to scrap special education cuts as more students need services

State officials ordered a group of experts to find ways to cut millions in special education costs. After months of meetings, experts say there’s no way to cut costs without harming kids.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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This housing program collapsed as fraud concerns rose. Disability advocates say it's left a gap

This housing program collapsed as fraud concerns rose. Disability advocates say it's left a gap

Last year, Minnesota shut down Housing Stabilization Services after providers were found to be committing fraud. It was first program in the country to use Medicaid dollars for housing, and the closure has left a gap for legitimate users.
by Ellie Roth

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Flanagan outlines priorities for her new role in Washington

Flanagan outlines priorities for her new role in Washington

Sen.-elect Peggy Flanagan joined All Things Considered host Clay Masters to talk about her new role in Washington, addressing the high cost of living and holding the Trump administration accountable.
by Clay Masters, Matthew Alvarez and Kryssy Pease

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State Rep. Dan Wolgamott arrested on suspicion of DWI

State Rep. Dan Wolgamott arrested on suspicion of DWI

Wolgamott, a DFLer from St. Cloud, pleaded guilty to a DWI three years ago. He did not seek reelection to the Minnesota House this year.
by Kirsti Marohn

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