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February 26, 2020 6:20 PM

Tobacco bills fire up advocates, opponents at Capitol

Two bills to restrict tobacco sales or use are on the move in the Legislature, but a further-reaching bill has stirred up a fight.

by Brian Bakst

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February 26, 2020 3:51 PM

Business leaders talk marijuana legalization, family leave and more

With gridlock in Congress around these issues, state legislatures are creating a patchwork of laws and regulations for companies to follow. MPR’s Chris Farrell moderated a talk about three issues emerging in state legislatures around the country: employer mandates around scheduling and paid leave; "public options" for health insurance; and legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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February 26, 2020 3:36 PM

Minnesota’s presidential primary: Everything you need to know

Lingering questions about the process and how to join, answered.

by Cody Nelson

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February 26, 2020 2:28 PM

MPR News/Star Tribune poll: Here's how the poll was conducted

Here’s a closer look at who Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy talked to for a recent MPR News/Star Tribune poll focused on issues and politics leading up to the 2020 Election.

by David H. Montgomery

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February 26, 2020 2:04 PM

Bernie Sanders to rally in St. Paul Monday

Sen. Bernie Sanders will hold a rally in St. Paul on the eve of Minnesota’s Democratic presidential primary election.

by MPR News Staff

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February 26, 2020 1:51 PM

What Amy Klobuchar is really saying when she talks about having 'receipts'

The senator from Minnesota often references "the receipts," an online slang phrase, on the presidential campaign trail. Linguists say it emphasizes accountability and works across audiences.

by Rachel Treisman

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February 26, 2020 1:32 PM

Delta cuts Korea flights, suspends MSP-Seoul route, as virus spreads

Delta said Wednesday it will suspend flights between Minneapolis and Seoul beginning this weekend and lasting until at least April 30. The airline will also reduce the number of flights from Korea to Atlanta, Detroit and Seattle.

by The Associated Press

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February 26, 2020 12:43 PM

'Part of this country': At Capitol, Minnesota welcomes newest citizens

More than 50 people took their citizenship oath, part of a wave of naturalizations in the past year. A federal judge urged them to take full advantage — and vote.

by Brian Bakst

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February 26, 2020 12:27 PM

Trump administration pressed on coronavirus preparedness

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says there is "no plan" for potential outbreaks in the U.S. The White House says it has the situation "contained" and has requested emergency funding.

by Miles Parks

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February 26, 2020 10:24 AM

The 8 key places that will explain the 2020 election

Many of America's communities are changing, and so is how voters think about what matters most to them and whom they want their leaders to be.

by Amita Kelly

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