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January 10, 2023 11:42 AM

Party lines hold as abortion bill moves through MN Legislature

In the session’s first big skirmish, a bill confirming abortion access in Minnesota is on the fast track in the Legislature. It has now cleared three committees on party-line votes.

by Brian Bakst

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January 9, 2023 3:44 PM

MN House panel weighs driver's licenses for unauthorized immigrants

House members will hear a bill on Tuesday that would allow Minnesotans lacking permanent legal status here to get a driver's license. “It is critical to our economy to get this passed,” one advocate tells MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.

by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Sam Stroozas

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January 9, 2023 3:32 PM

Simon calls for election worker protections, automatic voter registration

Secretary of State Steve Simon urged lawmakers to expand access to the ballot and add protections for election workers on Monday.

by Dana Ferguson

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January 9, 2023 10:00 AM

How to spot modern scam techniques, from fake remote jobs to check fraud

Scams are getting harder to spot, and more young adults are becoming victims. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how you can identify the latest scams from fake checks to fake jobs.

by Angela Davis, Matthew Alvarez and Nicole Johnson

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January 7, 2023 10:39 AM

Historic House speaker showdown highlighted matters of race and representation

Questions about race and representation permeated the debate over who can best reflect the will of the American electorate on the Hill.

by Juma Sei

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January 6, 2023 4:23 AM

A newborn was surrendered to Florida's only safe haven baby box.

A newborn was surrendered recently under a program that lets people give up an unwanted infant anonymously. There are dozens of baby boxes scattered across the U.S., but the practice is controversial.

by Giulia Heyward

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January 6, 2023 4:00 AM

'I got myself back': White Earth project strengthens individuals to build community

A new initiative is teaching parents on the White Earth Reservation life skills to be better parents, but just as importantly, how to use their voices to create community change. Cultural identity is central to the first-of-its-kind program in Minnesota that seeks to help people heal from trauma and empowers them to help others.

by Dan Gunderson

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January 5, 2023 12:25 PM

Biden announces new border control measures and legal pathways to some migrants

The White House is expanding a pandemic-era program allowing the administration to quickly expel people from Nicaragua, Cuba and Haiti who illegally cross into the country from Mexico.

by Franco Ordoñez and Tamara Keith

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January 5, 2023 10:56 AM

Push for legal marijuana begins at Minnesota Capitol

DFL lawmakers introduced a bill Thursday to legalize adult use and sale of marijuana in Minnesota. It has a long road at the Capitol, but it also has the support of top DFL leaders.

by Brian Bakst