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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.

Melissa Barrera, Susan Sarandon face backlash for comments about Middle East crisis

Melissa Barrera, Susan Sarandon face backlash for comments about Middle East crisis

Actors Melissa Barrera and Susan Sarandon have faced consequences for comments about Israel's bombardment of Gaza. Barrera was fired from Scream 7 and Sarandon was dropped by her talent agency.
by Elizabeth Blair

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Border crossings closed after vehicle explosion on bridge connecting New York and Canada

Border crossings closed after vehicle explosion on bridge connecting New York and Canada

The blast happened on the U.S. side of the Rainbow Bridge, which connects the two countries across the Niagara River. Three other bridges between western New York and Ontario were quickly closed as a precaution.
by The Associated Press

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Southwestern Minnesota celebrates completion of Highway 14 expansion project

Southwestern Minnesota celebrates completion of Highway 14 expansion project

A crowd gathered in Courtland on Tuesday to celebrate the opening of the final leg of the revamped U.S. Highway 14. In years past many people lost their lives on a dangerous road.
by Hannah Yang

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Newest member of Minneapolis City Council sworn in early

Newest member of Minneapolis City Council sworn in early

Aurin Chowdhury took the oath of office at City Hall Tuesday to fill out the remainder of the term of outgoing city council member Andrew Johnson who resigned his seat before the end of the year to take on a new job.  
by MPR News Staff

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Andrew Johnson leaves Minneapolis City Hall after 10 years

Andrew Johnson leaves Minneapolis City Hall after 10 years

Before he ran for office a decade ago, Andrew Johnson was an I.T. systems engineer who was facing his third eye surgery to treat glaucoma. He didn’t know if he’d even have his vision in a few years, but he knew he wanted to serve. 
by Jon Collins

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Trump, 77, issues letter lauding his health and weight loss on Biden's 81st birthday

Trump, 77, issues letter lauding his health and weight loss on Biden's 81st birthday

The report, signed by Trump's personal physician, says the GOP frontrunner has lost weight. But it didn't say whether he weighs the same as Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, as Trump has claimed.
by Emily Olson

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