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September 14, 2023 6:19 AM

Biden's rules on clean cars face a crucial test as Republican-led challenges go to an appeals court

Efforts by the Biden administration to limit tailpipe pollution from automobiles face a crucial test as legal challenges brought by Republican-led states head to a federal appeals court.

by The Associated Press

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September 13, 2023 2:44 PM

4 reasons why your car insurance premium is soaring

The cost of car insurance has jumped more than 19 percent in the last year, far outpacing overall inflation. There are several reasons why that's happening.

by Scott Horsley

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September 13, 2023 2:34 PM

Sen. Mitt Romney says he won't run for a second term

Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2024. “While I'm not running for reelection, I'm not retiring from the fight,” he said.

by Kelsey Snell

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September 13, 2023 8:00 AM

Minneapolis plans to reopen northside waste facility to reduce illegal dumping

The Minneapolis Public Works Department secured a $4 million federal grant that will resuscitate the North Transfer Station, a waste and recycling facility in north Minneapolis.

by Regina Medina

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September 13, 2023 4:01 AM

Top tech leaders are to meet with U.S. senators on the future of AI regulation

More than 20 CEOs, including tech titans Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates, will meet with U.S. senators for a closed-door meeting.

by Claudia Grisales

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September 12, 2023 4:18 PM

Gas prices still running high in Minnesota, but relief may be near

The average price of gas across Minnesota has continued to inch up this week after a significant spike last Thursday and Friday. But there may be relief in the coming days.

by Tim Nelson

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September 12, 2023 12:51 PM

Metro Transit workers approve strike

The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1005 represents about 2,000 Metro Transit employees, including bus drivers, the people who maintain the light rail tracks, the call center and more.

by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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September 12, 2023 11:50 AM

Speaker McCarthy says House to start an impeachment inquiry into President Biden

“I do not make this decision lightly,” McCarthy told reporters Tuesday. It’s unclear whether any formal impeachment resolution would have the votes in the House to pass.

by Kelsey Snell

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September 12, 2023 11:37 AM

Lufthansa to start offering service between Twin Cities, Frankfurt

Lufthansa plans to start offering flights between the Twin Cities and Frankfurt next year. Airport officials said the route will begin June 4. Lufthansa will fly the Twin Cities-Frankfurt route year-round, five days a week.

by Andrew Krueger

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September 12, 2023 10:46 AM

Minnesota lawsuit seeks to keep Trump off 2024 ballot

A Tuesday lawsuit contends former President Donald Trump should not be allowed on the 2024 Minnesota ballot because of the 14th Amendment, which prohibits anyone who has taken part in an insurrection or rebellion against the U.S. from holding federal office.

by Mark Zdechlik and Dana Ferguson

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