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Minn. woman's story leads Franken to push for sexual assault bill

Minn. woman's story leads Franken to push for sexual assault bill

After a plea from a woman who was assaulted by one of his former interns, DFL U.S. Sen. Al Franken is pursuing legislation that would pay to train first responders on how to interview possible rape victims.
by Brian Bakst

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Lawmakers unsatisfied with steps to improve Vikings stadium security

Lawmakers unsatisfied with steps to improve Vikings stadium security

Lawmakers took U.S. Bank Stadium officials to task at the state Capitol Thursday, saying they still have grave reservations about security at the $1.1 billion facility and about the company that runs it.
by Tim Nelson

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Trump's health care end run reflects frustrations

Trump's health care end run reflects frustrations

Experts say consumers aren't likely to see major changes any time soon, although the White House is promising lower costs and more options.
by The Associated Press

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Climate Cast: The link between climate change and wildfires

As fires ravish wine country in California, meteorologist Paul Huttner broke down what these horrible wildfires have to do with the climate.
by Paul Huttner

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Expectations of tax shakeup low as first vote nears

During a panel discussion Wednesday in Minnesota, state and national tax policy experts assigned long odds to sweeping tax changes.
by Brian Bakst

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Gordon Parks' advice to aspiring black artists in the 1980s

Gordon Parks' advice to aspiring black artists in the 1980s

In a 1980 speech, artist Gordon Parks told the story of how he survived Minnesota winters as a homeless teen, and shared some important advice for fellow black writers.
by Jim Bickal

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Ex-Mpls. cop who kicked suspect in head found guilty

Ex-Mpls. cop who kicked suspect in head found guilty

Christopher Reiter was found guilty of third-degree assault for severely injuring a domestic assault suspect last year while the suspect was on his hands and knees, causing a brain injury.
by Brandt Williams

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