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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.

Court ruling backs tribes’ effort to force lawmakers to redraw North Dakota legislative boundaries

Court ruling backs tribes’ effort to force lawmakers to redraw North Dakota legislative boundaries

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied a request from North Dakota's secretary of state to delay a federal judge's ruling that found the state's 2021 redistricting map violated the Voting Rights Act in diluting the voting strength of two Native American tribes.
by The Associated Press

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Towns scores 40 and Edwards has 37 as Timberwolves top short-handed Pacers 127-109

Towns scores 40 and Edwards has 37 as Timberwolves top short-handed Pacers 127-109

Karl-Anthony Towns scored a season-high 40 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Anthony Edwards scored 37 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the second half to dominate short-handed Indiana 127-109 Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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Here’s the final overall design for the new Minnesota state flag — but tweaks are expected

Here’s the final overall design for the new Minnesota state flag — but tweaks are expected

The State Emblems Redesign Commission selected a new design to replace the state’s current flag in May, barring a veto from the Legislature. The pick came after months of deliberation and narrowing down the field of more than 2,000 submissions.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota counties stand to lose millions after Supreme Court ruling

Minnesota counties stand to lose millions after Supreme Court ruling

In Minnesota, tax-forfeited properties generate millions of dollars that local governments use to run their operations, according to an analysis of public records by MPR News, APM Reports and the APM Research Lab.  
by Kirsti Marohn and Alyson Clary

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Behind the data: A look at Minnesota counties that profited from tax forfeited properties

Behind the data: A look at Minnesota counties that profited from tax forfeited properties

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled this summer that counties can no longer profit from the sale of tax-forfeited properties. We analyzed data from the state’s most populous counties and found local governments pocketed millions.
by Alyson Clary

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Minneapolis awarded $20 million federal grant to improve traffic safety

Minneapolis awarded $20 million federal grant to improve traffic safety

The Biden Administration announced Wednesday the $20 million grant will pay for city safety measures at more than 500 intersections and for more protected bike lanes and pedestrian refuge islands.
by MPR News Staff

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