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Organization spends millions on ad opposing effort to put abortion law in state constitution

Florian Chmielewski, Minnesota icon of polka, politics, dies at 97

Sen. Nicole Mitchell: ‘I do not intend to resign’ over burglary charge

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Republican senators file ethics complaint against Sen. Mitchell after burglary arrest

US Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, has died at 65 after a heart attack

At Issue with Tom Hauser

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At Issue: April 21 — Former Minnesota lawmaker in Israel, Lawsuit filed by Ricky Cobb II’s family

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At Issue with Tom Hauser

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At Issue: April 21 — Former Minnesota lawmaker in Israel, Lawsuit filed by Ricky Cobb II’s family

At Issue with Tom Hauser

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At Issue: April 14 — Rideshare ordinance update, Minnesota House race

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At Issue: April 7 — Rideshare ordinance bill, Pete Stauber interview

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At Issue: March 31 — State of the State address, EMS funding

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Ban on ‘historical horse racing’ machines headed to House floor

Legislation that could force a TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package

First lady to visit Minnesota, speak to educators

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Advocates for insurance coverage of infertility treatments to rally in St. Paul

Minnesota lawmakers consider bill to address racial disparities in foster care system

Minnesota service members march on State Capitol for Veterans Day on the Hill

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