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January 22, 2019 3:00 PM

Editor's note: Racial bias in MPR's work? We want to know

An upcoming conference aims to encourage journalists to examine their own racial biases and assumptions. MPR is part of that effort and is taking a deep look now at its own newsroom.

by Nancy Cassutt

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January 22, 2019 11:20 AM

Wilbur Ross to testify on Census citizenship question at House oversight hearing

The commerce secretary has agreed to be questioned by lawmakers on March 14, after a federal judge ruled that his decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census was based on "sham" reasons.

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January 22, 2019 7:36 AM

Minnesota Democrats aim to put legalizing marijuana on 2020 ballot

If passed, Minnesota would join 10 other states that have legalized recreational marijuana.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 22, 2019 6:16 AM

For many with disabilities, 'Let It Go' is an anthem of acceptance

The breakout song from Disney's "Frozen" has inspired many marginalized groups -- but its message of rejecting stigma holds special resonance for disabled people and their families.

by Joseph Shapiro

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January 22, 2019 5:59 AM

Senate set to vote on two competing plans to end shutdown

The Senate will push forward with two votes this week to end the government shutdown -- but it's doubtful either will pass.

by Associated Press

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January 21, 2019 12:26 PM

Progress report: President Trump's campaign promises, 2 years later

At the midpoint of his four-year term, President Trump has delivered on some campaign promises and ignored others, while many are still works in progress.

by Scott Horsley

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January 21, 2019 11:01 AM

For the poor, the safety net in a shutdown doesn't feel safe

Most major aid programs haven't dried up yet. But each day the stalemate in Washington drags on, the U.S. inches closer to what advocates call a looming emergency. Those dependent on the aid are watching closely under a cloud of stress and anxiety.

by The Associated Press

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January 21, 2019 10:25 AM

3 groups, many videos, many interpretations of DC encounter

The videos posted to social media appear to illustrate a nation of such deep divisions -- racial, religious and ideological -- that no one was willing to listen to the others' point of view.

by The Associated Press

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January 21, 2019 10:15 AM

Shutdown goes on as Trump offer doesn't budge Democrats

Trump offered on Saturday to temporarily extend protections for young immigrants brought to the country illegally as children and those fleeing disaster zones in exchange for $5.7 billion for his border wall. But Democrats said the three-year proposal didn't go nearly far enough.

by The Associated Press