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Politics and Government News

MPR News is your hub for the latest politics and government news coverage. Whether you're looking for the status of a recent Supreme Court ruling, or want updates on Minnesota's newest laws, we have comprehensive state and national news coverage ready for you.

Biden promised to visit a Native American tribe. He’s finally going, in a swing state

Biden promised to visit a Native American tribe. He’s finally going, in a swing state

Biden visits Arizona on Friday to apologize for the horrors of the federal Indian boarding schools that ran for over 150 years, and also trumpet the administration’s policies to help Native American communities.
by Ximena Bustillo

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Harris will enlist Beyoncé as Trump sits with Joe Rogan for a Texas-sized final push

Harris will enlist Beyoncé as Trump sits with Joe Rogan for a Texas-sized final push

Texas isn’t a swing state, but both campaigns will visit on Friday. Beyoncé will perform at a Harris rally focused on abortion rights, while popular podcaster Joe Rogan interviews Trump.
by Stephen Fowler

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Indigenous voters in Minnesota should feel confident using their tribal ID for Election Day registration

Indigenous voters in Minnesota should feel confident using their tribal ID for Election Day registration

Native people who are citizens of one of 11 federally recognized tribal nations in Minnesota can use their tribal ID, which is issued by their tribal government, to register to vote in-person. 
by Allison Herrera

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Congressional rematch tests strength of rightward political shift in northeastern Minnesota

Congressional rematch tests strength of rightward political shift in northeastern Minnesota

Two years after first facing off, Republican U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber and DFLer Jen Schultz are in another 8th Congressional District race. This time, the presidential election should drive turnout higher than in their first contest.
by Dan Kraker

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Politics Friday: The race to lead the Minnesota Legislature

Politics Friday: The race to lead the Minnesota Legislature

Minnesota’s Capitol could have a far different feel next January, or the cast of state leaders could be much the same. Coming up Friday at noon, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with DFL and Republican lawmakers about what’s on the line for the state Legislature in the Nov. 5 election.  
by Brian Bakst, Matthew Alvarez and Ellie Roth

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President Biden to apologize for 150-year Indian boarding school policy

President Biden to apologize for 150-year Indian boarding school policy

President Joe Biden is planning to formally apologize for the nation's Indian boarding school system, which included at least 16 schools in Minnesota. This is the first time a president has formally apologized on the matter.
by The Associated Press

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Two city council members vie to succeed St. Cloud’s departing mayor

Two city council members vie to succeed St. Cloud’s departing mayor

The mayoral race is highlighting some of St. Cloud’s most pressing challenges, including a housing crunch, a struggle to revive its downtown and a perception that the city is less safe. Both candidates talk about addressing those problems, but they differ — sometimes subtly — on how to do so.
by Kirsti Marohn

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'Los Angeles Times' editor resigns after newspaper withholds presidential endorsement

'Los Angeles Times' editor resigns after newspaper withholds presidential endorsement

The editorials editor of the LA Times resigned after the newspaper’s owner blocked the editorial board’s plans to endorse Vice President Harris for president, a journalism trade publication reported.
by The Associated Press

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