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Rep. McCollum introduces bill to ban mining near the Boundary Waters
The proposal would mean an end to the Twin Metals Minnesota project, which would establish an underground copper-nickel mine near Ely. But President Trump has been a vocal supporter of new mining projects in northeastern Minnesota.
Gov. Walz lays out final pieces of $2 billion borrowing plan
Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday his plan to issue bonds for $2 billion in state construction projects is a response to needs expressed around the state. Republicans say a bonding bill is necessary but Walz’s plan is too big.
Final debate over, Klobuchar still faces uphill battle in Iowa
Since she entered the race for the Democratic presidential nomination last year Minnesota Sen. Klobuchar has said that as people get to know her, they will come to support her. But with most polls showing her running fifth in the Democratic race, she’s running out of time for introductions.
Judge's order on refugee resettlement could invalidate Minn. county votes
A federal judge agreed Wednesday to temporarily block the Trump administration from enforcing an executive order allowing state and local government officials to reject refugees from resettling in their jurisdictions. The decision throws into question some Minnesota county votes on the issue.
New Lev Parnas documents suggest U.S. ambassador was under surveillance in Ukraine
"They are moving her tomorrow," U.S. congressional candidate Robert F. Hyde wrote on WhatsApp in March. He added, "The guys over [there] asked me what I would like to do and what is in it for them."
On today’s edition, we hear highlights from Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s appearance in the last Democratic presidential debate before the Iowa caucuses and take a closer look at misinformation in a northern Minnesota county.
Trump to sign 'phase one' China trade deal, but most tariffs remain in place
President Trump is set to sign a "phase one" trade deal with China Wednesday. The agreement relaxes some U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. In exchange, China is expected to buy more from the U.S.