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January 23, 2020 9:40 AM

'Bogus' Ukraine theory led to Trump's abuse, Dems tell trial

Democratic House prosecutors have made an expansive argument at President Trump's impeachment trial that he abused power like no other president in history, swept up by a “completely bogus” theory about Ukrainian interference in the 2016 election.

by The Associated Press

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January 22, 2020 6:44 PM

Trial highlights: Democrats roll out case as senators fidget

The lead prosecutor, California Democrat Adam Schiff, says President Trump pursued a “corrupt scheme” to abuse his presidential power and then obstruct Congress' investigation. Schiff and other House managers faced a challenge Wednesday as they tried to win over fidgety senators sitting silently without phones or other electronics, just hours after a marathon session.

by The Associated Press

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January 22, 2020 6:34 PM

Utah becomes latest state to ban discredited LGBTQ 'conversion therapy'

A host of medical experts has rejected the practice — aimed at changing a patient's sexual orientation — as "futile and destructive." In Utah, the ban took effect with a regulatory change Tuesday.

by Colin Dwyer

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January 22, 2020 4:15 PM

A change in leadership for the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Charlie Vig is retiring after eight years as chairman of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. He stops in to talk about the state of Indian gaming and his community’s relationship with neighboring cities.

by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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January 22, 2020 3:22 PM

Abortion opponents rally at Minnesota Capitol

On the 47th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion, Republican lawmakers renewed their commitment to oppose legal abortion while abortion rights supporters said they will try to get their side to turn out on Election Day.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 22, 2020 3:17 PM

U.S. to impose visas restrictions for pregnant women

The Trump administration is coming out with new visa restrictions aimed at restricting a practice known as “birth tourism." That refers to cases when women travel to the United States to give birth so their children can have U.S. citizenship.

by The Associated Press

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January 22, 2020 11:17 AM

U.S. seeks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes

The days of passengers bringing rabbits, turtles and birds on planes as emotional-support animals could be ending. The Transportation Department on Wednesday announced plans to change the rules regarding service animals.

by The Associated Press

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January 22, 2020 9:16 AM

Sydney Jordan wins primary for NE Minneapolis House seat

Jordan got nearly 29 percent of the vote Tuesday in a crowded field of 11 candidates to advance to the Feb. 4 special election. Given that Republicans did not field a candidate, her only opponent in heavily Democratic District 60A will be Legal Marijuana Now candidate Marty Super.

by The Associated Press

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January 22, 2020 9:01 AM

Policast: Broadband grants announced; some see Minn. county as 2nd Amendment 'sanctuary'

On today’s edition, we hear about new grants for broadband for communities across the state. Also, some want a Minnesota county to become a “sanctuary” county for the Second Amendment. And longtime Twin Cities community activist Ron Edwards has died.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 22, 2020 8:20 AM

Trump says he'll add 'a few countries' to controversial U.S. travel ban

The president confirms a plan to expand one of the signature pieces of his immigration policy, in a move that could double the number of countries on the prohibited list.

by Bill Chappell

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