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Harris’ VP pick will likely be decided in the next week, Walz remains in the running

Harris’ VP pick will likely be decided in the next week, Walz remains in the running

Vice President Harris, the likely Democratic nominee, appears intent on making a choice that she’s comfortable with personally and that can expand her electoral appeal in a matter of days.
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Project 2025 director leaves Heritage Foundation after Democratic attacks and Trump criticism

Project 2025 director leaves Heritage Foundation after Democratic attacks and Trump criticism

The director of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 vision for a complete overhaul of the federal government has stepped down, the conservative think tank confirmed Tuesday.
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Acting Secret Service director says he’s ‘ashamed’ after the Trump assassination attempt

Acting Secret Service director says he’s ‘ashamed’ after the Trump assassination attempt

Tuesday’s hearing before the Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security committees was the latest in a series of congressional sessions dedicated to the law enforcement lapses and missed communications that preceded the shooting.
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Minnesotan Regan Smith gets silver in women’s 100 meter backstroke, Kaylee McKeown keeps the gold

Minnesotan Regan Smith gets silver in women’s 100 meter backstroke, Kaylee McKeown keeps the gold

Kaylee McKeown knocked off world-record holder and Lakeville native Regan Smith and of the United States in the 100 back on Tuesday night, defending the title she won at the Tokyo Games.
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Semi driver gets lost, then gets stuck under bridge in Cottage Grove

Semi driver gets lost, then gets stuck under bridge in Cottage Grove

The top of the semi’s cab was sheared off and the full-size trailer broke and got stuck beneath the bridge, according to photos shared by Cottage Grove police. Authorities said the driver was not injured.
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Former Minnesota NHL all-star inks 1-day deal with Hurricanes to retire after 18 seasons

Former Minnesota NHL all-star inks 1-day deal with Hurricanes to retire after 18 seasons

The Carolina Hurricanes originally drafted Eric Staal No. 2 overall in 2003 and won a Stanley Cup with him three years later. Staal had a 100-point season in Carolina's 2006 Cup run and had 455 goals and 608 assists in a career that included stints with the New York Rangers, Minnesota, Buffalo, Montreal and Florida.
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St. Paul’s Suni Lee, Team USA takes gold in women’s gymnastics

St. Paul’s Suni Lee, Team USA takes gold in women’s gymnastics

Suni Lee jumped up and down after her turn on the balance beam — and so did her sisters. Evionn and Sheyenne Lee leaped to their feet in the grandstands as her sister scored a 14.600 — matching the best of the night — to keep the Americans on track for gold.
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