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January 18, 2024 4:29 AM

The RNC wants Republicans to embrace early voting. Trump's rhetoric makes it tough

Republican officials want GOP voters to embrace the habit of early voting. But the Republican Party needs its voters to overcome a stigma created by Republicans.

by Ashley Lopez

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January 17, 2024 7:36 PM

As justices retire, more changes come for Minnesota‘s Supreme Court

With another Supreme Court Justice retiring, a law expert breaks down what could be the future of Minnesota’s high court appointees. Peter Knapp, a Mitchell Hamline School of Law Professor, talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the retirement and what it could mean for the future.

by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Gracie Stockton

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January 17, 2024 4:58 PM

Minnesota cannabis regulators say state will likely need 381 dispensaries at a minimum

A report from the state Office of Cannabis Management offers the first ballpark figure on how many retailers will be needed to run Minnesota’s legal marijuana marketplace.

by Dana Ferguson

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January 17, 2024 3:00 PM

Lawmakers call for IRS scrutiny of Trump-backed nonprofit that aids Jan. 6 rioters

A nonprofit that supports defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection is facing scrutiny over its political activity. “The IRS should investigate this case immediately,” said one congressman.

by Tom Dreisbach

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January 17, 2024 2:34 PM

Maine court puts decision barring Trump from the state's primary ballot on hold

The Maine Superior Court has sent back the secretary of state’s decision to remove Donald Trump from the presidential primary ballot. The court says it’s waiting on the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in.

by NPR's Washington Desk

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January 17, 2024 11:57 AM

Minnesota company illegally fired woman because she was pregnant

A Minnesota company violated a woman’s civil rights when it fired her because she was pregnant. The Minnesota Human Rights Department called the action “blatant pregnancy discrimination.”

by Dan Gunderson

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January 17, 2024 11:55 AM

With contempt charge on hold, Hunter Biden and House Republicans negotiate testimony

House Republicans are negotiating with attorneys for Hunter Biden to arrange for him to testify before a House Committee.

by Claudia Grisales

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January 17, 2024 6:20 AM

Minnesota Supreme Court grants quick review of voting rights law case

The state Supreme Court said it will decide the fate of a new voting rights law. It permits people with felony convictions to vote as long as they’re not behind bars.

by Brian Bakst

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January 17, 2024 4:00 AM

What to know about January's annual drug price hikes

Spoiler: There are some decreases this year, too. Here's an overview of the changing prices and what to make of them.

by Sydney Lupkin

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January 17, 2024 12:21 AM

ABC News cancels its Republican primary debate due to not having enough participants

ABC News said candidates Donald Trump and Nikki Haley did not confirm their participation by the deadline. Haley said she wants to face off against either Trump or President Biden in her next debate.

by Ayana Archie

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