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Experts on uptick in political assassinations and polarization in recent years

Experts on uptick in political assassinations and polarization in recent years

Immediately after the shootings of two state lawmakers, some called it part of the rise in political violence they have been observing for some time across the country. Minnesota Now host Nina Moini spoke again with two of those experts a year after the attacks.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Minneapolis City Council waives property taxes, blocks Agape development in George Floyd Square

Minneapolis City Council waives property taxes, blocks Agape development in George Floyd Square

The Minneapolis City Council voted on two debates surrounding George Floyd Square. They agreed to waive a financial burden on current businesses and residents, and to reject a development proposal for the Peoples’ Way.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Steps to honor Hortman, prevent future tragedies take root in year since her assassination

Steps to honor Hortman, prevent future tragedies take root in year since her assassination

The assassination of Melissa Hortman, along with her husband, Mark, and the attempted killings of other lawmakers prompted policymakers to make changes aimed at tackling a growing number of threats. And they’re also taking steps to honor the late House Speaker’s memory.
by Dana Ferguson

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Threats against elected leaders on the rise, Minnesota BCA superintendent says

Threats against elected leaders on the rise, Minnesota BCA superintendent says

Last year, the BCA behavioral threat assessment management team dealt with about 100 threats. Through April of this year alone, there’ve been more than 150, Minnesota BCA Superintendent Drew Evans told Morning Edition.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Lukas Levin

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North Dakota Sen. Josh Boschee elected mayor of Fargo

North Dakota Sen. Josh Boschee elected mayor of Fargo

The Democratic state senator had the least city government experience of any of his opponents and won with nearly 47 percent of the vote.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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House passes bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of Trump's term

House passes bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of Trump's term

The bill provides roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement and highlights a GOP caucus continuing to endorse Trump's immigration agenda as Democrats warn Congress has ceded its oversight role.
by Ximena Bustillo and Sam Gringlas

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