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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.

Voters' 2nd choices could be decisive in close Iowa caucuses

Voters' 2nd choices could be decisive in close Iowa caucuses

Lower-polling candidates including Amy Klobuchar, Andrew Yang and Tom Steyer have been approached by multiple campaigns in recent days eager to form an alliance that could reshape Monday's election.
by The Associated Press

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Senate to vote on impeachment articles Wednesday

Senate to vote on impeachment articles Wednesday

Democrats had hoped to introduce witnesses but failed to get enough Republican support. The trial now moves to a final phase, which includes a vote on whether to acquit or convict the president.
by Bobby Allyn

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As Iowans near a decision, Klobuchar is ‘right there’

As Iowans near a decision, Klobuchar is ‘right there’

Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is expected to launch a final Iowa campaign blitz this weekend ahead of Monday’s caucuses. Klobuchar says her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination is surging in Iowa, and it’s evident she is attracting more support.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Policast: Mike Mulcahy hosts Politics Friday, interviews Gov. Tim Walz

Gov. Tim Walz talks about the upcoming legislative session, coronavirus and whether DFLers and Republicans can make a compromise on insulin. We also hear from reporters Brian Bakst and Mark Zdechlik, who are on the ground in Iowa ahead of that state's caucuses.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Judge finds Nobles County's policy on ICE holds violated law

Thursday's ruling comes in a class-action lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota. The ACLU argued that the sheriff's office routinely violated the rights of jail inmates by transferring them from local to federal custody at the request of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
by The Associated Press and Riham Feshir

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