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Appeals court ruling deals legal setback to Biden admin. in gun stabilizing brace case

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court dealt a legal setback to the Biden administration on guns Tuesday in a lawsuit challenging tighter regulations on stabilizing ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 6:05 pm

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Minnesota Legislature adjourns after passing $72B budget; Democrats celebrate as GOP hits tax hikes

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Legislature put the final touches on a $72 billion state budget and adjourned for the year Monday night as Democrats ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 6:31 am

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Minnesota Legislature puts final touches on $72B budget as Democrats celebrate successes

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Legislature was putting the final touches on a $72 billion state budget Monday as Democrats celebrated enacting an ambitious agenda ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, May 22, 2023 6:35 pm

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Top prosecutor in trial of officer who killed George Floyd writes book recounting case

ST. PAUL — Minnesota prosecutors were so worried a judge would move the murder trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin out of the city where ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, May 22, 2023 1:45 pm

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Chauvin appeals conviction in George Floyd’s murder to the Minnesota Supreme Court

ST. PAUL — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin appealed his murder conviction in the killing of George Floyd to the Minnesota Supreme Court on ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, May 18, 2023 9:30 am

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Man who witnessed George Floyd murder by police suing Minneapolis over officers’ actions

One of the most vocal bystanders as a Minneapolis police officer murdered George Floyd three years ago is suing the city, alleging he was assaulted ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, May 18, 2023 9:29 am

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Minnesota gets $60.5M in settlement with e-cigarette maker Juul, tobacco giant Altria

ST. PAUL — Minnesota settled its lawsuit against e-cigarette maker Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria for $60.5 million, Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday, ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 2:09 pm

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Man indicted for stealing ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland from Minnesota museum

Federal prosecutors say a man has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of stealing a pair of ruby red slippers worn by Judy ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 2:05 pm

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Special prosecutor ends Trump-Russia investigation, saying FBI acted hastily

WASHINGTON (AP) — A special prosecutor found that the FBI rushed into its investigation of ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and relied too much ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 6:19 am

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Democrats in Minnesota Senate hold firm to pass contentious gun control measures

ST. PAUL — Democratic Minnesota senators held firm despite only a one-vote majority Friday to pass gun control legislation strongly supported by the governor that would ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, May 15, 2023 6:37 am

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Red flag, expanded gun background checks added to larger public safety bill

ST. PAUL — A pair of gun violence prevention measures long sought by Minnesota Democrats were added Wednesday to a broad public safety budget bill, ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, May 11, 2023 8:48 am

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Minnesota lawmakers reach deal for free college tuition

ST. PAUL —Tuition at Minnesota’s public colleges would be free to residents whose families earn less than $80,000 annually, starting in the 2024-2025 academic year, ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 12:12 pm

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Minnesota Senate approves paid family and medical leave plan

ST. PAUL— The Minnesota Senate approved a plan Monday to entitle workers across the state to paid leave when they’re sick or caring for relatives ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, May 8, 2023 7:13 pm

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Simulation suggests 2020 census missed many noncitizens

New results from a U.S. Census Bureau simulation suggests a significant number of noncitizens were missed in the 2020 census, a national head count during ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, May 8, 2023 2:26 pm

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Minnesota Legislature shapes budget bills as deadline looms

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Legislature is toiling away with only two full weeks left in a productive 2023 session. Most of the action has ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, May 8, 2023 6:42 am

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