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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.

St. Paul’s Kellogg Boulevard bridge construction begins later this summer

St. Paul’s Kellogg Boulevard bridge construction begins later this summer

St. Paul will demolish and rebuild the Kellogg Boulevard and Third Street bridge. The three-year, $70 million construction project will accommodate more traffic, including transit, walking and biking.
by Matt Mikus

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Trump will address influential evangelicals who back him but want to see a national abortion ban

Trump will address influential evangelicals who back him but want to see a national abortion ban

Trump’s stated opposition to signing a nationwide ban on abortion and his reluctance to detail some of his views on the issue are at odds with many members of the evangelical movement. 
by The Associated Press

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Woodbury disability advocate boosts airport accessibility nationwide

Woodbury disability advocate boosts airport accessibility nationwide

Woodbury resident Linda Hood has been advocating for adult changing tables in public restrooms for years. Recently, her efforts led to a change at the federal level that increases airport bathroom accessibility.
by Cari Spencer

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As floodwaters slowly recede in the town of Cook, residents brace for a long recovery

As floodwaters slowly recede in the town of Cook, residents brace for a long recovery

Northeastern Minnesota got a welcome reprieve from Mother Nature Friday. Sunny skies and dry, warm weather helped floodwaters receded in the town of Cook, where Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials visited to tour damage from the flooding that ravaged the small town this week.
by Dan Kraker

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American Airlines CEO aims to ‘rebuild trust’ after Black men removed from flight

American Airlines CEO aims to ‘rebuild trust’ after Black men removed from flight

CEO Robert Isom vows immediate action following the incident involving eight Black men on a flight from Phoenix to JFK, as well as other alleged accounts of racial discrimination toward passengers.
by Jonathan Franklin

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Here’s the landscape 2 years after the Supreme Court overturned a national right to abortion

Here’s the landscape 2 years after the Supreme Court overturned a national right to abortion

Two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the debate over abortion access is playing out in elections and the courts. The 2022 ruling has opened the door for implementing bans in most GOP-controlled states, and some of those bans are being litigated.
by The Associated Press

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What's known, and not known, about the partnership agreement signed by Russia and North Korea

What's known, and not known, about the partnership agreement signed by Russia and North Korea

Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un say a new strategic partnership is a breakthrough, but what it means for their relationship is still uncertain.
by The Associated Press

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Rep. Ilhan Omar works to fend off a second challenge from fellow Democrat Don Samuels

Rep. Ilhan Omar works to fend off a second challenge from fellow Democrat Don Samuels

Former Minneapolis City Council Member Don Samuels lost to Rep. Ilhan Omar by just two percentage points in 2022. Omar won the DFL endorsement for a new term in May, but Samuels has pushed ahead to the August primary.
by Clay Masters

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Why are so many Americans leaving church?  

Why are so many Americans leaving church?  

Millions of Americans are leaving church in what some call the “great de-churching.” MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon talks about where they’re going and what’s behind the historic exodus from Christian congregations.
by Kelly Gordon and Maja Beckstrom

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