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February 23, 2021 4:00 AM

Minnesota races for Congress in 2022 could get wild

Late-arriving census numbers could lead to an unlikely scenario where members of Congress are elected at-large statewide. It happened once before in Minnesota.

by David H. Montgomery

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February 23, 2021 1:00 AM

A multi-generational plea for social justice activism from Josie Johnson and her granddaughter

Josie Johnson and her granddaughter Josie Duffy Rice discuss the enduring importance of civil rights and social justice activism, at a 2020 event hosted by Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.

by MPR News Staff

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February 22, 2021 3:42 PM

Here's what's in House Democrats' $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan

The legislation is set for a vote on the House floor at the end of the week. The Senate is then expected to modify it to ensure it can pass procedural hurdles.

by Barbara Sprunt and Kelsey Snell

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February 22, 2021 2:08 PM

As U.S. death toll nears half a million, Biden plans to order flags to half staff

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said that at a Monday event marking 500,000 COVID-19 deaths, President Joe Biden will order flags on federal property to be lowered to half staff for five days.

by Rachel Treisman

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February 22, 2021 2:03 PM

Walz unveils $518 million infrastructure proposal

Gov. Tim Walz is pushing for another public works bonding proposal this year that would include security upgrades for the state Capitol and riot repairs in Minneapolis.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 22, 2021 1:07 PM

Political mapmaking heads to familiar spot: Minnesota’s courts

For the past five decades, judges have played a key role in deciding what the state’s political maps look like. And a lawsuit has already been filed in the next round of redistricting.

by Brian Bakst

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February 22, 2021 10:05 AM

MyPillow and founder Mike Lindell face $1.3B suit from voting tech company

Seeking to clear its reputation of unsubstantiated allegations of election fraud Dominion Voting Systems has filed a $1.3 billion federal lawsuit against Minnesota entrepreneur Mike Lindell — as well as his bedding products company, MyPillow.

by Tim Nelson and Brakkton Booker

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February 22, 2021 9:16 AM

Supreme Court won't halt turnover of Trump's tax records

In a significant defeat for former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court on Monday declined to step in to halt the turnover of his tax records to a New York state prosecutor.

by The Associated Press

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February 22, 2021 6:00 AM

When does COVID-19 become a disability? 'Long-haulers' push for answers, and benefits

Many patients suffering from long-term effects can no longer work and want the Social Security Administration to provide guidance on who qualifies for disability benefits.

by Gabrielle Emanuel

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February 22, 2021 5:58 AM

AG nominee Garland vows sharp focus on Capitol riot

Merrick Garland is vowing to prioritize combating extremist violence with an initial focus on the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol if he is confirmed as attorney general in President Joe Biden's administration.

by The Associated Press

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