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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.

Ilhan Omar on her new memoir, and moving the needle toward progressive policies

Ilhan Omar on her new memoir, and moving the needle toward progressive policies

Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota has a new memoir about her journey to Congress after fleeing civil war in Somalia. She talked with NPR about her life and her hopes for future coronavirus relief measures.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro and James Doubek

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North Dakota governor delivers plea against 'mask shaming'

North Dakota governor delivers plea against 'mask shaming'

"If someone is wearing a mask, they're not doing it to represent what political party they're in or what candidates they support. They might be doing it because they've got a 5-year-old child who's been going through cancer treatments,” North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Walz: Houses of worship can open at 25% occupancy, includes weddings and funerals

Walz: Houses of worship can open at 25% occupancy, includes weddings and funerals

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Saturday that religious gatherings — including funerals and weddings — can reopen at 25 percent occupancy. The new order takes effect Wednesday.
by MPR News Staff

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Poll: Most Minnesotans support stay-home measures, but state is divided

Poll: Most Minnesotans support stay-home measures, but state is divided

A majority of Minnesota voters support the restrictions on everyday life the state imposed to try to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll — but a solid minority feels the state has gone too far.
by David H. Montgomery and Riham Feshir

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'Let the healthy go about their business': GOP Senate candidate Jason Lewis on pandemic, election

'Let the healthy go about their business': GOP Senate candidate Jason Lewis on pandemic, election

Anticipating his party's endorsement for U.S. Senate at a virtual endorsing convention next week, former U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis told MPR News host Tom Crann that the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic will be a defining issue in this fall's election.
by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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Life of an essential worker: Bus drivers

Life of an essential worker: Bus drivers

Nearly 100 U.S. transit workers have died from the coronavirus, according to an investigation by the Guardian US. And that number could increase. Metro Transit bus drivers are spending hours in a confined space with strangers. Bus driver Kari Sachs joined the program to talk about what it’s like to work during the pandemic. 
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Fauci voices cautious optimism about Moderna vaccine, calling trial 'quite promising'

Fauci voices cautious optimism about Moderna vaccine, calling trial 'quite promising'

Dr. Anthony Fauci says it's "conceivable" a coronavirus vaccine could be ready within months but cautions "when you're dealing with vaccines, there could be so many things that get in the way."
by Jason Breslow

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