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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.

Can Winona County turn around its lagging voter turnout? These people are working to do that

Can Winona County turn around its lagging voter turnout? These people are working to do that

Early voting begins Friday across Minnesota. And organizers in Winona County, which has some of the lowest voter turnout in the state, are uniting for one cause: not a specific candidate or political party, but simply registering people to vote.
by Clay Masters

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The summer of massive road construction season continues into the fall

The summer of massive road construction season continues into the fall

While summer is winding down, road construction season continues in Minnesota. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan used a mall parking garage rooftop to highlight the nearly 200 infrastructure projects happening across the state.
by Clay Masters

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Suspect in apparent assassination attempt on Trump was near golf course for 12 hours, records show

Suspect in apparent assassination attempt on Trump was near golf course for 12 hours, records show

Ryan Wesley Routh wrote that he once voted for Trump and must take part of the blame for the “child that we elected for our next president that ended up being brainless.” He did not fire any shots and never had Trump in his line of sight, the Secret Service's acting chief said.
by The Associated Press

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TikTok argued against its U.S. ban in court on Monday. Here’s what happened

TikTok argued against its U.S. ban in court on Monday. Here’s what happened

TikTok’s survival in the U.S. is riding on the outcome of the hearing. Federal judges peppered both the Justice Department and TikTok with skeptical questions about the ban, which takes effect in January.
by Bobby Allyn

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A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key U.S. House races, including Minnesota. It could help Democrats

A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key U.S. House races, including Minnesota. It could help Democrats

Thomas Bowman, 71 and disabled after a kidney transplant, said he believes he likely was recruited to run against Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota to split the conservative vote.
by The Associated Press

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What we know about the suspect in the Trump apparent assassination attempt

What we know about the suspect in the Trump apparent assassination attempt

Ryan Wesley Routh's digital footprint paints a picture of a disillusioned former Trump supporter who took up an impassioned defense of Ukraine. Here's what else we know about the 58-year-old suspect.
by Rachel Treisman

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