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Wisconsin governor can lock in 400-year school funding increase using a veto, court says
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state’s uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years. The split ruling from the liberal-controlled court on Friday affirms the partial veto power of Wisconsin governors.
Minnesota license centers see long wait times as Real ID deadline nears
Real ID deadlines came and went for years. But now, with the actual deadline next month, people who weren't sure if the requirement would ever be implemented are now waiting hours to get their new IDs.
Minnesota baseball lovers make a pitch to honor bygone ballpark, 2 historic St. Paul teams
The St. Paul Saints and St. Paul Colored Gophers played ball in the early 1900s at a tiny ballpark near the Capitol called the Pillbox. The Colored Gophers were a vital piece of Black baseball history nationally. A local historian is lobbying now for a public commemoration of the site.
Judge grants detained U of M student bond but he‘ll stay in ICE custody as feds appeal
An international student facing deportation was granted bond by a judge earlier this week. However, he will stay locked up after the Department of Homeland Security filed an appeal.
Ethics investigation of state Senate president prompts conflict-of-interest rules scrutiny
Attorney and former State DFL House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition on Thursday to talk about conflicts of interest at the Legislature.