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January 15, 2024 4:00 AM

AP calls Iowa for Trump, DeSantis finishes distant second

Donald Trump has won Iowa’s leadoff presidential caucuses, giving him a strong start in the race for the 2024 Republican nomination.

by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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January 14, 2024 9:27 AM

U.S. says Texas blocked border agents from entering park to try to save 3 migrants who drowned

The U.S. Homeland Security Department says Texas denied federal agents access to a stretch of border when they were trying to rescue three migrants who drowned.

by The Associated Press

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January 14, 2024 4:00 AM

A cold snap could swipe the spotlight in low-drama Iowa caucuses

Besides being first, Iowa's caucuses have marketed the element of surprise. Since their start in 1972, the caucuses' big story has most often been news because it caught many in the media off guard.

by Ron Elving

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January 13, 2024 9:28 AM

As the auto industry pivots to EVs, product tester Consumer Reports learns to adjust

The auto industry is adding more electric vehicles, and Consumer Reports' product reviewers are making adjustments too, from installing EV chargers to inventing new tests for cars.

by Camila Domonoske

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January 13, 2024 7:55 AM

No-travel advisory lifted for parts of NW Minnesota; bitter cold continues

A blast of bitter cold air will remain entrenched across the region over the next couple days. Wind chill advisories and warnings cover the entire state of Minnesota.

by Andrew Krueger

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January 13, 2024 4:00 AM

What is the 2024 election all about, anyway?

There is a particular volatility roiling society, and the country is sharply divided on what it means to be American.

by Domenico Montanaro

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January 12, 2024 2:22 PM

Minnesota leaders in St. Paul, Washington push to drop federal tax on rebate checks

After the Internal Revenue Service announced it would include 2023 Minnesota rebate checks as income, Minnesota officials are still pressing feds to reverse course.

by Dana Ferguson

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January 12, 2024 1:06 PM

2024 Minnesota Primary election results

Live 2024 Minnesota primary election results.

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January 12, 2024 6:48 AM

Education Dept. fast-tracks forgiveness for borrowers with smaller student loans

In a surprise move, the Biden administration announced it is fast-tracking a change that will erase the debts of many federal student loan borrowers after just 10 years.

by Cory Turner

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January 12, 2024 6:10 AM

Snow-covered roads reported in SE Minnesota; subzero cold statewide this weekend

While the snow was later — and lighter — than previously expected across much of southern Minnesota on Friday, a blast of subzero air remains on track to sweep across the region this weekend.

by Andrew Krueger

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