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January 9, 2020 6:35 PM

Appeals court allows Trump to divert $3.6 billion in military funds for border wall

The decision by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reverses a lower court order that blocked the president from using the U.S. Defense Department money to build the long-promised wall.

by Bobby Allyn

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January 9, 2020 4:03 PM

Moorhead seeks to thwart turkey takeover

Moorhead officials are developing a plan to manage a growing population of urban turkeys. A public meeting this week drew about 70 people — many with tales of turkey conflict.

by Dan Gunderson

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January 9, 2020 1:13 PM

MN Supreme Court ruling: Primary ballot will stay as it is

The Minnesota Supreme Court has denied a Republican candidate's bid to join Donald Trump on Minnesota's presidential primary ballot.

by Brian Bakst

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January 9, 2020 1:06 PM

FEC commissioner rips Facebook over political ad policy: 'This will not do'

Federal Election Commissioner Ellen Weintraub says Facebook's "weak plan suggests the company has no idea how seriously it is hurting democracy."

by Bill Chappell

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January 9, 2020 12:16 PM

Pelosi signals an end to her hold on articles of impeachment

For weeks, the House speaker has refrained from sending the articles to the Senate, saying she needed details on how an impeachment trial would work. But Thursday, she indicated she would soon relent.

by Kelsey Snell and Deirdre Walsh

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January 9, 2020 10:49 AM

Walz bonding proposal includes $276 million for affordable housing

Walz said the housing proposal would be part of a roughly $2 billion borrowing package. Announcements on water infrastructure, higher education and public safety are expected in the coming days.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 9, 2020 9:16 AM

Policast: A constitutional effort to fix achievement gaps in education

A constitutional effort to fix achievement gaps in education; the DNR tries to get kids outside

by Mike Mulcahy

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January 9, 2020 6:00 AM

Amid the chaos, Minnesota counties say ‘yea’ or ‘nay’ to refugees

A controversial vote this week by one northern Minnesota county is shedding light on the chaotic and confusing process by which local governments are signaling their openness to refugees. Here’s what you need to know about how the rest of the state is reacting to President Trump’s executive order.

by Jon Collins

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January 9, 2020 5:56 AM

House approves measure to restrain Trump’s actions on Iran

Reigniting a constitutional debate over war powers, the Democratic-controlled House has approved a resolution asserting that President Trump must seek approval from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran.

by The Associated Press

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January 9, 2020 1:00 AM

Aspen Ideas Festival: Tara Westover and Sarah Smarsh on bridging the divides

Sarah Smarsh and Tara Westover say it's important — and possible — to bridge our divides by rejecting stereotypes and making sure we consider the different experiences other people have had.

by MPRNews Staff

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