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What Simon says in House goes, but temporary chamber leader tiptoes through intensely partisan terrain

What Simon says in House goes, but temporary chamber leader tiptoes through intensely partisan terrain

Secretary of State Steve Simon is in the center of a fight over power in the Minnesota House of Representatives. The executive branch officeholder who was first elected to public office two decades ago says he’s not taking sides. Republicans have sued Simon and vice versa.
by Clay Masters

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Freshman Democrat, physician Rep. Morrison warns against RFK Jr. nomination

Freshman Democrat, physician Rep. Morrison warns against RFK Jr. nomination

Minnesota Third-District Democratic Rep. Kelly Morrison, who is one of a handful of physicians in Congress, joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer to express her concerns and what Kennedy’s confirmation could mean in practice.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Best Buy CEO on tariffs’ potential effects on consumers

Best Buy CEO on tariffs’ potential effects on consumers

As part of the First Tuesday speaker series at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, Best Buy chief executive Corie Barry spoke with Chris Farrell, senior economics contributor at MPR News, about how the company is assessing President Donald Trump’s recent moves around tariffs.
by Annie Baxter and Chris Farrell

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Morning Announcements for Feb. 5

Morning Announcements for Feb. 5

Here are the morning announcements for Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis police, Black men find common ground in Alabama’s past

Minneapolis police, Black men find common ground in Alabama’s past

MPR News host Angela Davis presents an audio documentary about her experiences traveling to Montgomery, Ala., with a group of Minneapolis police officers and Black community members seeking to build trust.
by Angela Davis

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Minnesota nonprofits at risk after Trump threatens foreign aid cuts

Minnesota nonprofits at risk after Trump threatens foreign aid cuts

Minnesotan Karen Fredrickson has worked as a senior advisor at USAID. She spoke with MPR News host Tom Crann about the Minnesota organizations threatened by new executive orders.
by Tom Crann and Gretchen Brown

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