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March 26, 2024 2:54 PM

Minnesota Senate to pay former top DFL aide $110K to settle claims over her dismissal

Carly Melin, a former chief of staff to the DFL Senate caucus, was let go and claimed it was related to who she was married to. The Senate Rules Committee has agreed to resolve the issue without agreeing to wrongdoing.

by Dana Ferguson

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March 26, 2024 11:41 AM

For Minnesotans, Baltimore bridge collapse brings back memories of I-35W disaster

For some Minnesotans, Tuesday’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore brought back memories of the tragic, deadly collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis back in 2007.

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March 26, 2024 4:00 AM

Trump has embraced Jan. 6. The extremist message may alienate — or resonate

He praises defendants who are charged with rioting that day. His campaign's launch site has connections to extremist violence. Experts worry he's tapping into anger that motivated domestic terrorism.

by Odette Yousef

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March 26, 2024 4:00 AM

Tuesday storm updates: Another day of challenging travel across Minnesota

Rain changed over to snow during the Tuesday morning commute in the Twin Cities, leaving a slippery coating on freeways and sidewalks — and leading to a steady stream of crashes and spinouts.

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March 26, 2024 4:00 AM

‘Always truth in their story’: How one author talks across political divides

Author Mónica Guzmán says she’s the proud, liberal daughter of conservative parents. She wrote a book about how she navigates challenging political discussions — and how the rest of us can use the same techniques to preserve important relationships.

by Catharine Richert

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March 25, 2024 3:11 PM

Appeals court has lowered Trump’s bond in civil fraud case to $175 million

The New York court also gave the former president 10 more days to post it. Separately, a judge set April 15 as the new start date in Trump's hush money case.

by Andrea Bernstein and Ximena Bustillo

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March 25, 2024 1:45 PM

Israel cancels high-level talks in Washington after cease-fire vote clears the U.N.

The Security Council voted 14-0 in favor of a resolution demanding a cease-fire through the end of Ramadan in two weeks. The United States abstained from the vote, allowing the measure to pass.

by Jaclyn Diaz and Michele Kelemen

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March 25, 2024 1:25 PM

A space shuttle coming to St. Cloud? It’s possible

Gov. Tim Walz last week said a donor had inquired about placing a space shuttle in central Minnesota.

by Kirsti Marohn and Dana Ferguson

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March 25, 2024 12:39 PM

Minnesota lawmakers could OK $109 million for property owners over sales of forfeited parcels

Minnesota lawmakers are planning to set aside money to pay for a legal settlement over property forfeitures. A $109 million line item was part of a broader budget framework approved by legislative leaders last week.

by Dana Ferguson