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February 25, 2021 5:38 PM

North Dakota officials block wind power in effort to save coal

Across the country, coal plants are shutting down. Wind turbines are going up. But the transition can be rocky. In North Dakota, some officials are trying to defend coal by blocking new wind turbines.

by Dan Charles

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February 25, 2021 4:36 PM

Biden marks 50M vaccine doses in first 5 weeks in office

Days after marking a solemn milestone in the pandemic, President Joe Biden is celebrating the pace of his efforts to end it.

by The Associated Press

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February 25, 2021 1:50 PM

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo accused of sexual harassment by former adviser in his administration

Former economic adviser Lindsey Boylan alleges harassing behavior starting in 2016, including an unwanted kiss and a suggestion of strip poker, after being told the governor had a "crush" on her.

by Laurel Wamsley

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February 25, 2021 10:45 AM

Manhattan prosecutor gets Trump tax records after long fight

A New York prosecutor has obtained copies of Donald Trump’s tax records after the Supreme Court this week rejected the former president’s last-ditch effort to prevent them from being handed over.

by The Associated Press

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February 25, 2021 6:19 AM

GOP rallies solidly against Democrats' virus relief package

Republicans rallied solidly against Democrats' proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill as lawmakers awaited a decision by the Senate's parliamentarian that could bolster or potentially kill a pivotal provision hiking the federal minimum wage.

by The Associated Press

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February 25, 2021 5:31 AM

It's all about Trump: CPAC seems poised to ignore Republican identity crisis

The former president will headline the annual conservative conference with a Sunday address, his first speech since leaving office. His baseless election fraud claims could also get heavy play.

by Domenico Montanaro

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February 25, 2021 4:00 AM

Sex ed bill moving in Minn. House draws GOP opposition

Legislation is moving in the state House that would require school districts and charter schools to have comprehensive sexual health programs in elementary and secondary grades. Some Republican lawmakers are strongly opposed and say sex education — especially for elementary school kids — should be left up to parents.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 25, 2021 1:00 AM

Darrell Bricker: Why the U.S. needs more immigrants

Darrell Bricker of Ipsos Public Affairs speaks at the College of St. Scholastica about immigration and demographic trends.

by MPR News Staff

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February 24, 2021 9:10 PM

Biden reopens gateway for green cards, work visas reversing Trump COVID-19 freeze

The change means the wait is over for hundreds of thousands of job-seeking foreigners and those pursuing permanent residency in the U.S., to apply for the coveted immigration documents.

by Vanessa Romo

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February 24, 2021 3:00 PM

Businesses that tapped pandemic loan program now find it may cost them

Unless the Legislature steps in, thousands of Minnesota businesses might owe taxes on the federal loans they used to keep employees on the payroll during the pandemic.

by Brian Bakst

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