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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.

Public health experts question Trump's ban on most travelers from Europe

Public health experts question Trump's ban on most travelers from Europe

A key medical adviser to the president on COVID-19 defends the travel restrictions as "the right public health call." But others dismiss the move as "remarkably pointless" or, potentially, dangerous.
by Jason Beaubien

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Pentagon: U.S. strikes Iran-backed group that hit Iraq base

Pentagon: U.S. strikes Iran-backed group that hit Iraq base

The Pentagon says the U.S. launched airstrikes Thursday in Iraq, targeting the Iranian-backed Shia militia members believed responsible for the rocket attack that killed and wounded American and British troops at a base north of Baghdad.
by The Associated Press

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20 mph? Slow ride, take it easy on city streets, Mpls. and St. Paul say

20 mph? Slow ride, take it easy on city streets, Mpls. and St. Paul say

Public works crews in Minneapolis and St. Paul began changing speed limit signs from 30 mph to 20 mph on some residential streets and 30 to 25 mph along more heavily traveled streets — a victory for backers of the lower limits.
by Brandt Williams

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In multicultural Austin, officials launch plan for census participation

In multicultural Austin, officials launch plan for census participation

Roughly 15 percent of the southern Minnesota city’s population was born outside the U.S. So when local officials heard immigrants may be worried about participating in the census, they devised a plan to make sure the community’s hardest to reach residents are counted.
by Catharine Richert

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Walz proposes slim budget as coronavirus situation worsens

Walz proposes slim budget as coronavirus situation worsens

The DFL governor suggests leaving most of the state’s projected budget surplus unspent with the global economy shaken by COVID-19. He also urged lawmakers to finish their work soon.
by Tim Pugmire and Brian Bakst

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Ilhan Omar announces new marriage, months after affair claim

Ilhan Omar announces new marriage, months after affair claim

Omar posted the news of her new marriage Wednesday night on Instagram, with a photo that showed her and a bearded man smiling and displaying wedding rings. "Got married! From partners in politics to life partners, so blessed," the post read.
by The Associated Press

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