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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.

Father who lost son to suicide dedicated to outreach and destigmatizing mental health help

Father who lost son to suicide dedicated to outreach and destigmatizing mental health help

Scott Roeder lost his son Jackson to suicide in 2017. Since then, he’s worked to get the word out about suicide prevention, including awareness of 988 and destigmatizing mental health concerns and treatment in and around St. Cloud.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minnesota Republican chair likes Trump’s VP pick of Vance, stresses need to rally younger voters

Minnesota Republican chair likes Trump’s VP pick of Vance, stresses need to rally younger voters

Minnesota Republican Party Chair David Hann joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition early Tuesday, reflecting on an eventful first 24 hours in Wisconsin and looking forward to what the RNC’s outcomes could mean for his constituents.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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RNC co-chair: Trump campaign now considers Minnesota a battleground state

RNC co-chair: Trump campaign now considers Minnesota a battleground state

Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump told delegates at the party’s national convention Tuesday that the Trump campaign now considers Minnesota a battleground state.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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The Democratic National Committee says it's investing $15 million in 7 swing state parties

The Democratic National Committee says it's investing $15 million in 7 swing state parties

Democrats are trying to offer political counterprograming to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, announcing $15 million to fund campaign operations in seven key swing states.
by The Associated Press

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Why both liberals and conservatives latch onto conspiracy theories

Why both liberals and conservatives latch onto conspiracy theories

In the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, conspiracy theories have swirled. Christina Farhart, a political science professor at Carleton College, unpacks why both liberals and conservatives latch onto conspiracy theories.
by Annie Baxter

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