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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.

Southwest Airlines says it's ready for the holidays after its meltdown last December

Southwest Airlines says it's ready for the holidays after its meltdown last December

A major blizzard set off a series of issues last year that forced the airline to cancel more than 16,000 flights, stranding passengers across the U.S. Southwest says this year will be different.
by Joe Hernandez

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Minnesota voters backed school funding, union-endorsed candidates at the polls

Minnesota voters backed school funding, union-endorsed candidates at the polls

Minnesota voters on Tuesday approved the majority of funding questions from school districts. Union-endorsed candidates took significant school board wins. Here’s a look at what happened.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Roslyn Harmon declares victory in tight race for Golden Valley mayor

Roslyn Harmon declares victory in tight race for Golden Valley mayor

With all precincts reporting, Roslyn Harmon, a nonprofit leader, led city council member Gillian Rosenquist by 26 votes. Harmon is poised to become Golden Valley’s first Black mayor.
by Becky Z. Dernbach

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Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways

Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways

Voters mobilized for abortion rights, from approving an amendment in Ohio to reelecting Kentucky's Democratic governor. Plus, Black candidates made history in Rhode Island and Philadelphia.
by Rachel Treisman

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Minnesota Supreme Court rejects bid to bar Trump from primary ballot

Minnesota Supreme Court rejects bid to bar Trump from primary ballot

The court on Wednesday said that the primary is a party-run process. It didn’t rule out revisiting the issue later of whether former President Donald Trump can appear on Minnesota general election ballots in 2024 if he wins the Republican nomination.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minneapolis City Council President Jenkins survives strong election challenge

Minneapolis City Council President Jenkins survives strong election challenge

Andrea Jenkins narrowly defeated challenger and political newcomer Soren Stevenson to retain her 8th Ward seat. Jenkins’ unofficial victory is also a rare come-from-behind win.
by Jon Collins

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Ivanka Trump takes the stand in former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial

Ivanka Trump takes the stand in former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial

Ivanka Trump is the last Trump family member expected to be called to the witness stand by the New York state attorney general. Former President Donald Trump and his two oldest sons already testified.
by Ximena Bustillo

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Unfurled! Minnesota state flag public submissions revealed

Unfurled! Minnesota state flag public submissions revealed

Minnesotans hoping to influence the look of their new state flag like their stars and their loons — lots and lots of loons. There are loony ideas, too, including a pitch with a hot dish at the fore.
by MPR News Staff and Dana Ferguson

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