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Democrats focus on unity in Iowa as tensions from 2016 linger

Democrats focus on unity in Iowa as tensions from 2016 linger

Democratic presidential candidates promised voters in Iowa on Saturday they would unify the party to take on President Trump even as they kept up their criticism of each other and navigated the lingering divides from the 2016 campaign.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Senate DFLers pick new leader

Minnesota Senate DFLers pick new leader

On Saturday the Senate DFL caucus selected Sen. Susan Kent of Woodbury to serve as minority leader, replacing Sen. Tom Bakk of Cook. Kent is the first woman to lead the caucus.
by Tim Nelson

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Emails show fallout from Trump's claims about Hurricane Dorian

Emails show fallout from Trump's claims about Hurricane Dorian

A flurry of newly released emails from scientists and top officials at the federal agency responsible for weather forecasting clearly illustrate the consternation and outright alarm caused by President Trump’s false claim that Hurricane Dorian could hit Alabama.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Democrats descend on Iowa for final push ahead of Monday's caucuses

Minnesota Democrats descend on Iowa for final push ahead of Monday's caucuses

Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s presidential fortunes are on the line Monday, drawing her Minnesota supporters to Iowa to help out. But backers of other candidates are making the trek south, too.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota welfare program to offer first raises in 33 years

The maximum cash grant will increase by $100 a month for participants in the Minnesota Family Investment Program. The program provides temporary support and employment to more than 29,000 families with children per month who are experiencing poverty.
by The Associated Press

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