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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.

Karen Pence: Minnesota will 'make a real difference' in 2020 race

Karen Pence: Minnesota will 'make a real difference' in 2020 race

Second lady Karen Pence stressed Minnesota’s importance for President Trump’s reelection campaign. She was the main speaker at a campaign rally after Vice President Mike Pence was diverted to Washington state to monitor coronavirus developments.
by Brian Bakst

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Klobuchar calls for independent review of Myon Burrell case

Klobuchar calls for independent review of Myon Burrell case

In a letter to Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said, “As you are aware, significant concerns about the evidence and police investigation have been raised by a press investigation, by members of the Hennepin County community, and by Myon’s family.”
by The Associated Press

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VP Pence aims to 'lean into' fight against coronavirus

VP Pence aims to 'lean into' fight against coronavirus

Vice President Mike Pence pledged Thursday that federal officials would “lean into” the fight against the new coronavirus as he visited with a leading maker of masks being used to stem the spread of the virus. He asked Americans to refrain from buying masks unless they're sick.
by The Associated Press

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Face masks: Not enough are made in America to deal with coronavirus

Face masks: Not enough are made in America to deal with coronavirus

A global shortage of face masks is prompting concern for the safety of health care workers. Now, the U.S. government is trying to bring back an industry that largely left the country years ago.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Pence cuts short Minnesota stop to head to Washington state

Pence cuts short Minnesota stop to head to Washington state

The vice president will skip an evening campaign event in St. Paul and head to Washington state, which has been dealing with an outbreak of coronavirus. Second lady Karen Pence still intends to speak at the political event in downtown St. Paul.
by Brian Bakst

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