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Politics and Government News

MPR News is your hub for the latest politics and government news coverage. Whether you're looking for the status of a recent Supreme Court ruling, or want updates on Minnesota's newest laws, we have comprehensive state and national news coverage ready for you.

Democratic primary for west metro seat will tee up special Senate election

Democratic primary for west metro seat will tee up special Senate election

The seat opened after former state Sen. Kelly Morrison stepped down to run for Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District seat. Morrison’s departure left the state Senate split 33-33. 
by Ellie Roth

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State Appeals Court rules Indus School closure legal

State Appeals Court rules Indus School closure legal

This week, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled a northern Minnesota school board followed the law in its decision to close Indus School, located 30 miles west of International Falls along the Canadian border. 
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Walz’s 1995 DUI arrest in Nebraska: 5 questions, answered

Walz’s 1995 DUI arrest in Nebraska: 5 questions, answered

Now that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ascended to the national stage, details of his record and his past are getting more scrutiny. That includes a 1995 incident in which Walz was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Nebraska. Here’s what we know.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference

Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference

Donald Trump recommitted to debating Vice President Kamala Harris after recently backing out, holding a lengthy news conference Thursday in which he taunted his new rival, boasted of his crowd on Jan. 6, 2021, and lashed out at questions about the enthusiasm her campaign has been generating.
by The Associated Press

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Waxa aad ka ogaaneyso is reereebka doorashada Minnesota ee 2024

Waxa aad ka ogaaneyso is reereebka doorashada Minnesota ee 2024

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by MPR News Staff

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Yam uas yuav tsum paub txog kev xaiv tsa xub thawj ntawm Minnesota Xyoo 2024

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by MPR News Staff

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Lo que hay que saber sobre las elecciones primarias de 2024 en Minnesota

Lo que hay que saber sobre las elecciones primarias de 2024 en Minnesota

Los ciudadanos de Minnesota votarán en las elecciones primarias de 2024 el 13 de agosto para decidir qué candidatos quieren que pasen a las elecciones generales de noviembre. Esto es lo que hay que saber sobre las elecciones primarias de Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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Behind the plan to put Walz in the national spotlight

Behind the plan to put Walz in the national spotlight

To many it may seems like Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was lucky when he reached virality just a couple of weeks ago. But a New York Times report details that Gov. Walz’s team worked for 18 months for that moment.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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‘Vibes don’t save lives’: Minnesota uncommitted delegate wants Harris-Walz to promise cease-fire, arms embargo in Gaza

‘Vibes don’t save lives’: Minnesota uncommitted delegate wants Harris-Walz to promise cease-fire, arms embargo in Gaza

Minnesota uncommitted delegate Asma Mohammed says the Harris-Walz campaign is missing an opportunity to talk about the Israel-Hamas war.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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U.S. Senate candidates give closing arguments at Farmfest ahead of Tuesday’s primary

U.S. Senate candidates give closing arguments at Farmfest ahead of Tuesday’s primary

Farmfest, an agricultural trade show, has become a rite of passage for politicians to talk with rural constituents in farm country. The forum was the last chance for voters to see the U.S. Senate candidates on the same stage before Tuesday’s primary.
by Clay Masters

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