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October 28, 2023 1:40 PM

Former Vice President Mike Pence ends campaign for the White House

Pence becomes the first major candidate to leave a race that has been dominated by his former boss-turned-rival, Donald Trump. Pence’s decision saves him from the embarrassment of failing to qualify for the third Republican primary debate next month in Miami

by The Associated Press

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October 28, 2023 4:00 AM

A GOP plan for the census would revive Trump's failed push for a citizenship question

Conservative groups created a census plan for a Republican president that includes pushing for a citizenship question that's likely to lower the counts for Latinos and Asian Americans.

by Hansi Lo Wang

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October 28, 2023 2:47 AM

Donald Trump is set to testify Nov. 6 in his New York civil fraud trial

It was already expected the former president and sons Donald Jr. and Eric would testify. The timing became clear Friday, after Judge Arthur Engoron ruled that daughter Ivanka Trump also must appear.

by The Associated Press

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October 27, 2023 3:25 PM

Study: Abortions in Minnesota increased after post-Roe restrictions in other states

A new report finds that abortions in Minnesota have increased since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision last year that overturned Roe v. Wade.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and The Associated Press

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October 27, 2023 3:19 PM

Minnesota’s Phillips sees ‘exhausted majority’ as his path to the White House

Even as Minnesota U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips launched his long-shot presidential campaign Friday in New Hampshire, Democrats back home attacked the decision as a “silly sideshow” that won’t help defeat Republican Donald Trump.

by Mark Zdechlik

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October 27, 2023 11:47 AM

Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to latest charges

The New York congressman entered his plea to a growing list of charges in federal court and a trial was set for Sept. 9, 2024. He also faces an effort by fellow Republicans to oust him from the House.

by Brian Mann

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October 27, 2023 11:15 AM

6 Minnesota school board races to watch for Election Day 2023

It’s an off-year for Minnesota school board races, with 29 districts holding regularly scheduled school board elections and 16 holding special elections to fill empty positions. But the competition for those approximately 100 open seats has been fierce.

by Carly Berglund

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October 27, 2023 10:17 AM

Hastings ISD 200: School board election 2023

This district serves Hastings, a city in Dakota County. None of the incumbent board members are running for reelection, meaning four new members will be elected to the board this year.

by Carly Berglund

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October 27, 2023 10:15 AM

Mounds View ISD 621: School board election 2023

Mounds View School District serves the cities of Arden Hills, Mounds View, New Brighton, North Oaks, Roseville, Shoreview and Vadnais Heights. A total of 11 candidates are running for four open seats on the board.

by Carly Berglund

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October 27, 2023 10:13 AM

Minnetonka ISD 276: School board election 2023

Seven candidates are running for four open seats on the Minnetonka school board, with only one incumbent member running for reelection. This election could cause a major shift in the board.

by Carly Berglund

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