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Politics and Government

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.

County Commissioner: Otter Tail County, 3

County Commissioner candidates running for the primary election include Greg Anderson, Kurt Mortenson and Tony Swendsrud.

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Harris looks to strike a careful balance on Israel's war in Gaza

Harris looks to strike a careful balance on Israel's war in Gaza

The vice president can't afford to repel supporters of Israel, a key Democratic constituency, as she works to win back some voters alienated by President Biden's policy on the war.
by Asma Khalid

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Rogue ACA insurance agents could face criminal charges under a proposed law

Rogue ACA insurance agents could face criminal charges under a proposed law

Consumers, without their consent, are being enrolled in Affordable Care Act plans or their coverage is switched. A powerful U.S. senator has introduced legislation to curb the growing problem.
by Julie Appleby

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Trump campaign attacks Harris for 2020 tweet supporting Minnesota bail fund

Trump campaign attacks Harris for 2020 tweet supporting Minnesota bail fund

With Vice President Kamala Harris expected to top the Democratic presidential ticket in November, the Trump campaign is pointing to a nonprofit Minnesota bail fund in an effort to attack Harris’ record on crime.
by Matt Sepic

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A year after legalization, where you can and can’t smoke pot in Minnesota is still a little hazy

A year after legalization, where you can and can’t smoke pot in Minnesota is still a little hazy

It’s been nearly a year since cannabis was legalized in Minnesota. But there’s still a lot of confusion as to where someone can legally smoke or vape marijuana.
by Dan Kraker

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Trump tries out attack lines on Kamala Harris as her campaign heats up

Trump tries out attack lines on Kamala Harris as her campaign heats up

At his Charlotte rally, former President Donald Trump launched new attack lines against Vice President Harris, as she is poised to become the Democratic nominee after President Biden exited the race.
by Franco Ordoñez

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Biden, in Oval Office address, says it was time to 'pass the torch'

Biden, in Oval Office address, says it was time to 'pass the torch'

President Joe Biden made a case for his legacy — sweeping domestic legislation, renewal of alliances abroad, defense of democracy — on Wednesday night when he delivered an Oval Office address about his decision to bow out of the race.
by Ben Giles and Lexie Schapitl

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Under Democratic nomination schedule, VP speculation could end next week for Walz, others

Under Democratic nomination schedule, VP speculation could end next week for Walz, others

Gov. Tim Walz has been floated as a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential bid. The Democratic National Convention rules committee, which Walz co-chairs, has set the nominating calendar.
by Clay Masters

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Trump is expected to turn his full focus on Harris at first rally since Biden’s exit from 2024 race

Trump is expected to turn his full focus on Harris at first rally since Biden’s exit from 2024 race

Donald Trump is holding his first public campaign rally since President Joe Biden dropped out of a 2024 matchup that both major political parties had spent months preparing for, leaving the Republican former president to direct his ire toward his likely new Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. 
by The Associated Press

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‘In certain circumstances’: GOP grapples with abortion rights, a key issue in Harris campaign

‘In certain circumstances’: GOP grapples with abortion rights, a key issue in Harris campaign

While Kamala Harris is not yet the official Democratic party’s presidential nominee, many of her supporters are hopeful she’ll bring her perspective as a woman — and a woman of color — to the top job in U.S. politics. But not everyone is on board with her stance on reproductive rights.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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