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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.

In Minnesota, Biden touts rural renewal, American resilience

In Minnesota, Biden touts rural renewal, American resilience

President Joe Biden used a Northfield-area farm on Wednesday as a backdrop to spotlight his administration’s efforts to bolster the nation’s rural economy. Presidential politics and the Israel-Hamas war followed him to Minnesota.
by Dana Ferguson

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Overnight coating of snow makes for difficult driving across much of Minnesota

Overnight coating of snow makes for difficult driving across much of Minnesota

It was a frightful Halloween morning commute across much of Minnesota in the wake of overnight snow. The metro area and much of the rest of Minnesota saw 1 to 3 inches of snow from late Monday into Tuesday, with locally higher amounts.
by Andrew Krueger

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New Hampshire's primary ballots will have 24 Republicans and 21 Democrats, but no Biden

New Hampshire's primary ballots will have 24 Republicans and 21 Democrats, but no Biden

The stage is set for the New Hampshire presidential primary, even though the date hasn't been picked yet. For the past two weeks, candidates have been arriving at the secretary of state's office in Concord to fill out their paperwork and pay the $1,000 filing fee to get on the ballot.
by The Associated Press

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Departure of longtime Minneapolis council member brings opportunity for political newcomers

Departure of longtime Minneapolis council member brings opportunity for political newcomers

The retirement of longtime Council Member Lisa Goodman means that for the first time in 25 years, the seat spanning part of downtown and some of the city’s most affluent neighborhoods is up for grabs.
by Jon Collins

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Southeast Minnesota struggles for common ground on nitrate pollution as health worries rise

Southeast Minnesota struggles for common ground on nitrate pollution as health worries rise

In a petition filed in April, environmental groups asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to use its emergency powers under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act to intervene in what they call an “imminent and substantial endangerment to human health.”
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minnesota governor drops college-degree requirement for most state jobs

Minnesota governor drops college-degree requirement for most state jobs

Gov. Tim Walz said Monday that the state would no longer require four-year college degrees as a condition for 75 percent of state positions. He said the move could grow the eligible applicant pool.
by Dana Ferguson

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