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March 10, 2017 8:38 AM

Rep. Paulsen makes the case for health care overhaul

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen, a Republican, wants to see the House pass the health care plan that members of his party unveiled this week.

by MPR News Staff

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March 10, 2017 6:00 AM

Minn. houses of worship prepare to offer sanctuary to some facing deportation

As President Trump vows to crack down on undocumented immigration and step up deportations, some Minnesota religious leaders are preparing to offer immigrants shelter.

by Jon Collins

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March 10, 2017 4:00 AM

Snubbed by one team, transgender football player feels at home at last

She'd never played football before, but a woman's team helped Christina Ginther find a community she could join.

by Laura Yuen

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March 9, 2017 9:52 AM

AARP says Republican health plan would hurt older Minnesotans

AARP, an advocacy group for seniors, sent an open letter to Congress saying they do not support the bill. They say it threatens coverage for some of the 38 million Americans they represent. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with AARP Minnesota State Director Will Phillips about how the bill, if passed, would affect older Minnesotans.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 9, 2017 8:55 AM

Notorious B.I.G's death still unsolved

Twenty years ago, he was killed in a drive-by shooting while leaving a party in Los Angeles. The rapper, also known as Biggie Smalls, was just 24 years old.

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March 9, 2017 7:55 AM

Satire sees a comeback under Trump administration

But satire is a tricky form that requires a delicate balance and an understanding between those who are doing the skewering and those who are getting skewered.

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March 9, 2017 6:14 AM

6 Mpls. mayoral candidates stress records, differences in first forum of the year

Incumbent Mayor Betsy Hodges and five challengers answered questions on minimum wage and affordable housing, among other issues from an audience of several hundred in south Minneapolis Wednesday night.

by Matt Sepic