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March 14, 2019 6:53 AM

GOP senators appear ready to block Trump border declaration

Since the Democratic-controlled House approved the measure last month, the Senate vote would force Trump to use a veto to protect his presidential campaign's "Build the Wall" mantra over objections from his own party.

by The Associated Press

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March 13, 2019 9:24 AM

Auditor: No evidence MN child care aid funded terrorism

While fraud is happening in the state's Child Care Assistance Program, it is unclear how much, and there's no evidence the subsidies are going to terrorists, Minnesota's legislative auditor said Wednesday.

by Tim Pugmire

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March 13, 2019 12:00 AM

Documentary: 'The Making of Male Dominance,' a history of patriarchy

A documentary about the history of patriarchy, from ancient times to now.

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March 12, 2019 8:07 PM

Fresh challenges to state exclusions on transgender health coverage

Although federal law prohibits health insurance plans from discriminating against transgender individuals, a Georgia county specifically excludes trans-related health care from coverage.

by Keren Landman

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March 12, 2019 5:20 PM

3,200 lbs of cocaine seized at Port of New York and New Jersey

Authorities say 60 packages of the drug worth about $77 million on the street were found in a shipping container.

by Dalia Mortada

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March 12, 2019 4:00 PM

Walz not inclined to keep marijuana debate alive this session

Gov. Tim Walz expressed his disappointment Tuesday that a Minnesota Senate committee rejected a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana use in Minnesota, but says he has no plans to revive the issue.

by Nina Moini

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March 12, 2019 3:25 PM

Court case centers on Native American kids in foster care

A federal law that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings involving Native American children is facing the most significant legal challenge since it was enacted more than 40 years ago.

by Associated Press

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March 11, 2019 6:27 PM

It's Women's History Month -- someone should tell the Capitol's statue collection

A graduate student at the University of Minnesota is documenting the gender gap in public statuary at the State Capitol.

by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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March 11, 2019 4:14 PM

Senate committee torpedoes legal marijuana bill

After the vote, Sen. Melisa Franzen, DFL-Edina, conceded that her bill is dead. She said she was hopeful that DFL Gov. Tim Walz will set up a task force on the issue to keep the discussion going.

by Tim Pugmire