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Details on Minnesota tax relief to become clearer next week

Details on Minnesota tax relief to become clearer next week

Minnesota lawmakers are set to break for an Easter and Passover recess this week. When they come back, they’ll unveil details of tax proposals that will detail how they’d like to send money back to Minnesota taxpayers.
by Dana Ferguson

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In a supreme court race like no other, Wisconsin's political future is up for grabs

In a supreme court race like no other, Wisconsin's political future is up for grabs

So much in Wisconsin could depend on a single seat on the state Supreme Court. Tuesday's winner will determine the court's sway and could change the state's abortion rights and redistricting.
by Shawn Johnson

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From 4chan to international politics, a bug-eating conspiracy theory goes mainstream

From 4chan to international politics, a bug-eating conspiracy theory goes mainstream

The conspiracy theory alleges that a shadowy global elite conspires to control the world's population, in part by forcing them to eat insects. It's being cited by politicians in several countries.
by Huo Jingnan

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Politics Friday: Minnesota lawmakers debate new gun laws as the nation sees another school shooting

Politics Friday: Minnesota lawmakers debate new gun laws as the nation sees another school shooting

MPR host Mike Mulcahy talks with Minnesota lawmakers about a public safety budget bill released this week that includes expanded background checks for gun purchases and a “red flag” measure aimed at reducing gun violence.
by Mike Mulcahy and Matthew Alvarez

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New research suggests Minnesota's COVID outcomes may not have been as good as they seemed

New research suggests Minnesota's COVID outcomes may not have been as good as they seemed

While the state had the sixth lowest unadjusted COVID-19 death rate, once that rate is adjusted for age and the presence of key comorbidities, Minnesota’s death rate shifts to exactly the middle of the pack.  
by Alyson Clary and Craig Helmstetter

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