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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.

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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U.S. declares emergency, new entry restrictions due to virus

U.S. declares emergency, new entry restrictions due to virus

The U.S. has declared a public health emergency because of a new virus from China. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar also announced that President Trump will temporarily bar entry to the U.S. of foreign nationals believed to be a risk of transmitting the virus.
by The Associated Press

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Trump curbs immigration for 6 nations; not a full travel ban

Trump curbs immigration for 6 nations; not a full travel ban

Department of Homeland Security officials say the six countries didn't meet security screening requirements for identification and information-sharing. The new effort restricts certain kinds of visas and the countries affected are Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nigeria, Sudan and Tanzania.
by The Associated Press

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Gov. Tim Walz on coronavirus and his priorities ahead of the 2020 legislative session

Gov. Tim Walz on coronavirus and his priorities ahead of the 2020 legislative session

The 2020 legislative session is two weeks away. It’s not a budget year, but there are still plenty of issues. On this edition of Politics Friday, Gov. Tim Walz sat down with political editor Mike Mulcahy to talk about his priorities ahead of the 2020 legislative session. Plus, the latest on the Presidential campaign in Iowa.
by Mike Mulcahy and Karen Zamora

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Shots fired after SUV storms past Mar-A-Lago checkpoints; 2 people in custody

Shots fired after SUV storms past Mar-A-Lago checkpoints; 2 people in custody

The president was not at his resort in Palm Beach, Fla., at the time of the incident. A black SUV breached two of Mar-a-Lago's security checkpoints as it was being pursued by Florida Highway Patrol.
by Merrit Kennedy

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