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October 23, 2023 8:45 AM

Minnesota Reps. Emmer, Phillips could make big moves in Washington this week

MPR News reporter Mark Zdechlik is in Washington this week keeping an eye on U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer’s run for speaker and a potential presidential bid from U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips.

by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Zdechlik

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October 23, 2023 8:31 AM

At least 6 killed in 4 weekend crashes across Minnesota

The fatal accidents included crashes in west-central Minnesota, the Iron Range, Wabasha County in the southeast and St. Michael, northwest of the Twin Cities

by MPR News Staff

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October 22, 2023 6:21 PM

House speaker race widens to 9 Republicans vying for nomination

After Rep. Jim Jordan ended his unsuccessful bid, a new field of candidates has flooded the race. Most of them are now backing a pledge aimed at ensuring a House floor vote ends in an elected speaker.

by Emma Bowman

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October 21, 2023 4:17 PM

Minnesota protesters, officials call for cease-fire in Gaza

For many Minnesotans, the crisis in the Middle East hits close to home. Maple Grove residents Tariq and Manal Harmouda said close to three dozen of their relatives were killed in western Gaza on Thursday night.

by Ellie Roth

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October 21, 2023 8:00 AM

Minnesota DNR reports good deer numbers ahead of firearm season opener

While anticipating a good firearm season DNR officials also outlined the need for chronic wasting disease testing.

by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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October 20, 2023 2:57 PM

Minnesota's Emmer seeking House speaker nomination

“I'm running for Speaker of the House to bring our conference together and get back to work,” Emmer said in a social media post Saturday morning.

by Peter Cox

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October 20, 2023 2:23 PM

House Republicans drop Jim Jordan as their nominee for speaker, stumbling back to square one

by The Associated Press

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October 20, 2023 7:29 AM

House to vote for a 3rd time on Jim Jordan's nomination for speaker

The House is expected to vote Friday on the nomination of Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, to be Speaker of the House. Jordan failed two previous votes this week.

by Kelsey Snell and Lexie Schapitl

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October 20, 2023 6:34 AM

Trump isn't above the law, Justice Department tells a judge

Prosecutors said the former president should not enjoy blanket immunity from criminal prosecution in the federal election interference case against him.

by Carrie Johnson

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October 20, 2023 6:32 AM

Biden walks a fine line between support for Israel and empathy for Palestinians

In his Oval Office speech, President Biden reiterated his strong support for Israel in the wake of a deadly attack by Hamas. But it isn't making political waves in a deeply divided America.

by Domenico Montanaro

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