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Minnesota officials press fight against 'forever chemicals'

Minnesota officials press fight against 'forever chemicals'

Minnesota pollution and health officials are making the case at the State Capitol to restrict nonessential uses of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. And they're touting the $45.6 million that Gov. Tim Walz has requested in his budget to prevent, manage and clean up the ubiquitous compounds.
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Gun bills move past prior chokepoint in Minnesota Senate

Gun bills move past prior chokepoint in Minnesota Senate

For the first time in years, legislation to restrict guns has cleared a key Minnesota Senate committee. It’s just a first step because it’s unclear if the slim DFL Senate majority backs the bills. 
by Brian Bakst

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Biden is visiting Ottawa this week. Concerns about Haiti are at the top of the agenda

Biden is visiting Ottawa this week. Concerns about Haiti are at the top of the agenda

It's President Joe Biden's first trip to Canada as president. He and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are expected to discuss their concerns about the security crisis in Haiti.
by Franco Ordoñez

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It's not just Stormy Daniels. Here are ongoing criminal investigations Trump faces

It's not just Stormy Daniels. Here are ongoing criminal investigations Trump faces

As a Manhattan grand jury hears evidence about the former president's involvement in a hush-money arrangement, he also faces scrutiny in other probes that could come with potential charges.
by Becky Sullivan

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Teetering banks put Biden between a bailout and a hard place ahead of the 2024 race

Teetering banks put Biden between a bailout and a hard place ahead of the 2024 race

Voters hate bank bailouts. But letting them fail without a safety net for customers could have been even worse for President Joe Biden ahead of the 2024 presidential race.
by Asma Khalid

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U seeks state help with tuition shortfall, potential merger fallout

U seeks state help with tuition shortfall, potential merger fallout

The University of Minnesota is calling on the Legislature to help it offset a tuition shortfall and potentially buy health facilities it currently operates with Fairview Health Services ahead of a proposed merger with Sanford Health.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Promising end to gridlock, DFL leaders agree on budget outline

Promising end to gridlock, DFL leaders agree on budget outline

Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders agreed on the broad parameters of how legislative committees would spend tens of billions on health care, education, public safety and more. Now lawmakers will map out the specifics of a two-year budget.
by Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson

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