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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.

Historic, all-woman St. Paul City Council sworn in and ready to work

Historic, all-woman St. Paul City Council sworn in and ready to work

The group of seven elected officials is majority women of color, and all the women on the council are under the age of 40, making them the city’s most racially diverse and youngest council ever.
by Regina Medina

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Minnesota blackout license plates are hot sell in first week

Minnesota blackout license plates are hot sell in first week

The Department of Public Safety’s Vehicle Services Division reported it sold 3,800 of the plates during the first week they became available. Major League sports team plates and Lion’s Club options also became available this week. Others go on sale later in January.
by Dana Ferguson

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Here's who could oversee MPD's court-enforced settlement agreement

Here's who could oversee MPD's court-enforced settlement agreement

The city of Minneapolis is hosting meetings this week featuring the three finalists that want to oversee the city’s court-enforced settlement agreement with the state over Minneapolis police. It’s an important step to ensure the city meets obligations required by the state agreement and an expected federal consent decree on Minneapolis police.
by Jon Collins

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New Minneapolis City Council President Elliott Payne on cease-fire resolution, encampments

New Minneapolis City Council President Elliott Payne on cease-fire resolution, encampments

The Minneapolis City Council appointed Elliott Payne as its new president at its first meeting of the new year. He spoke with Morning Edition about the council’s resolution on the Israel-Hamas war, the future of policing in Minneapolis and how the city should handle homeless encampments.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Judge orders new North Dakota legislative district for 2 Native American tribes

Judge orders new North Dakota legislative district for 2 Native American tribes

A federal judge has ordered a new legislative district for two Native American tribes who successfully challenged North Dakota’s 2021 redistricting map as violating the Voting Rights Act in diluting Native American voters’ strength. 
by The Associated Press

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JetBlue's CEO to step down, will be replaced by 1st woman to lead a big U.S. airline

JetBlue's CEO to step down, will be replaced by 1st woman to lead a big U.S. airline

JetBlue said Monday that CEO Robin Hayes will step down next month and be replaced by the airline's president, Joanna Geraghty, who will be the first woman to lead a major U.S. carrier.
by The Associated Press

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2 major airlines find loose bolts, other problems on grounded Boeing jets

2 major airlines find loose bolts, other problems on grounded Boeing jets

About 170 planes were grounded after the "door plug" on a Boeing 737 Max 9 blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight. United and Alaska are the two big U.S. carriers that fly Boeing jets with door plugs.
by Joel Rose

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