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October 5, 2023 5:53 AM

New technology uses good old-fashioned wind to power giant cargo vessels

Cargo ships equipped with massive rigid sails called WindWings could save a substantial amount of fuel, considering how much of the world's goods are transported by sea.

by Scott Neuman

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October 5, 2023 4:00 AM

The House can't work without a speaker. How will it choose McCarthy's successor?

Republicans plan to convene for a candidate forum on Tuesday and hold a speakership vote on Wednesday. While it's not clear who will be running, there's no question they face a tough road ahead.

by Rachel Treisman

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October 4, 2023 4:57 PM

Fate of House GOP leadership throws Congress into chaos

House Republicans are scrambling to coalesce around a small number of candidates to be Speaker of the House but the path to electing someone is unclear.

by Claudia Grisales, Deirdre Walsh and Lexie Schapitl

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October 4, 2023 3:59 PM

Students across Minnesota walk or roll to school

Around 200 schools in Minnesota participated in Walk or Bike to School Day Wednesday to raise awareness for pedestrian safety and encourage students to be active.

by Kyra Miles

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October 4, 2023 3:25 PM

Biden says he's worried about Ukraine aid. The Pentagon warns it's running low

Biden has assured allies Congress will eventually provide more Ukraine funding. But then House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted, making the path forward murkier.

by Tamara Keith, Tom Bowman and Greg Myre

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October 4, 2023 2:54 PM

Frey asks council to approve 3rd Precinct close to abandoned precinct

In a letter sent on Wednesday, Frey urged council members to fund construction of a new precinct building at 2600 Minnehaha Avenue South, which city staff previously estimated would cost up to $26 million.

by Jon Collins

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October 4, 2023 12:03 PM

Conservative speakers at U of M cause stir with students, professor explains need for other views

On Wednesday night, former Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney will give a lecture at the University of Minnesota. Larry Jacobs, director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the U, is teaming up with former Republican Minnesota Rep. Vin Weber to bring more varied political voices to campus.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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October 4, 2023 8:49 AM

Minnesota delegation responds to historic ouster of Speaker McCarthy

The Minnesota delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives followed party lines. Here’s how your representatives responded to the historic removal of the House speaker.

by MPR News Staff

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October 4, 2023 4:00 AM

4 takeaways from the historic ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy's run as speaker was relatively short and anything but sweet.

by Gabriel J. Sánchez and Juana Summers

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October 4, 2023 4:00 AM

All in: Drugmakers say yes, they'll negotiate with Medicare on price, so reluctantly

Despite at least nine lawsuits against the government, all companies whose drugs are up for Medicare price negotiation will come to the bargaining table.

by Sydney Lupkin

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