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Barrett was trustee at private school with anti-gay policies
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett served for nearly three years on the board of private Christian schools that effectively barred admission to children of ...
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Republicans pledge to lift COVID restrictions if elected
By Tim Pugmire Republicans in the Minnesota House and Senate are pledging to lift COVID-19 restrictions on businesses, churches and schools if they’re put in ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 8:36 am
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Easy online voter registration? Not for many of Minnesota’s new citizens
By Kathryn Styer Martinez Registering online to vote and get an absentee ballot is easy in Minnesota — as long as English is your dominant ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 6:50 am
Education
Union survey finds nearly one-third of MN teachers want to quit
By Elizabeth Shockman Minnesota educators are stressed, overwhelmed, and worried — and 29 percent of them are considering quitting their jobs. That’s according to a survey recently ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, October 12, 2020 4:03 pm
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Legislature squeezes in one more session before election
By Brian Baskt A record fifth special session this year gavels in Monday at Minnesota’s Capitol, representing the last chance for lawmakers to approve a ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, October 12, 2020 1:21 pm
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Bonding bill drawn up, but Monday vote still not assured
By Brian Bakst Minnesota lawmakers could vote on a construction borrowing bill next week after months of haggling over one, a key lawmaker said Thursday. ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, October 9, 2020 10:00 am
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Derek Chauvin released from custody after posting $1 million bond
By Brandt Williams and Jon Collins Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the killing of George Floyd, was released Wednesday ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 1:46 pm
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State drivers can soon take permit exam at home
By Kirsti Marohn Starting this week, would-be Minnesota drivers hoping to get a learner’s permit will be able to take the knowledge test online. The ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 6:50 am
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COVID-19, ethics, Trump all in the mix in 1st District rematch
By Mark Zdechlik A scheduled debate Tuesday between Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn and DFL candidate Dan Feehan at a Rochester, Minn., TV station was ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 6:50 am
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Fall colors in full force as top half of Minn. reaches peak season
By Madison Moroder Code red! We repeat, code red! If you haven’t already gotten the hint, it’s time to head outdoors. Half of Minnesota has ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, October 3, 2020 6:50 am
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Drive-thru booya brings Minnesota community together during pandemic
By Kristi Marohn In some Minnesota towns, booya is as sure of a sign of fall as changing leaves and cooler temperatures. Last year, the ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 6:30 am
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Minnesota Poll: Walz approval has slipped, but still strong
By Tim Pugmire A new poll of Minnesota voters finds that a strong majority approves of the way Gov. Tim Walz is doing his job, ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, September 28, 2020 1:11 pm
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State legislative races to watch
By Tim Pugmire ll 201 legislative seats are on the ballot this year. Republicans currently have a three-seat majority in the Minnesota Senate — 35-32. ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, September 24, 2020 3:15 pm
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State launches ‘barrier-free’ COVID-19 testing push
By Dan Kraker The commercial building at the Itasca County Fairgrounds in Grand Rapids is usually a showcase for businesses during the fair — but ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, September 24, 2020 9:48 am
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High court vacancy adds ‘urgency’ to Minnesota legislative races
By Brian Bakst The injection of a United States Supreme Court nomination fight with just six weeks left in the 2020 campaign could have political ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 7:01 am
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