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July 11, 2023 11:55 AM

Iowa Legislature considers 6-week abortion ban during a special session

Republican lawmakers intend to pass a new ban on abortion after roughly six weeks of pregnancy. The process is expected to extend late into the night.

by The Associated Press

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July 11, 2023 8:52 AM

Minnesota tax rebate checks are moving forward. Here’s what you need to know

Minnesotans who moved or have changed banking information since filing their 2021 taxes have a few weeks to update their filing details with the state.

by Dana Ferguson

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July 11, 2023 7:12 AM

Sweet, savory, strange: Minnesota State Fair unveils new foods list for 2023

Pickle lemonade, crispy lutefisk steam buns, walleye fritter pops: They're all among the nearly three dozen new food offerings unveiled by the Minnesota State Fair on Tuesday.

by Andrew Krueger

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July 11, 2023 7:04 AM

Deaths from xylazine are on the rise. The White House has a new plan to tackle it

Deaths from overdoses of Xylazine-laced fentanyl have surged. The White House drug czar says he's marshalling efforts on testing, tracking, treatment, and stopping the spread.

by Deepa Shivaram

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July 11, 2023 5:42 AM

Appeals court says Minnesota governor had authority to impose mask mandate

The Minnesota Court of Appeals says Gov. Tim Walz had the legal authority to mandate face masks when he declared a public health emergency in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

by The Associated Press

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July 11, 2023 4:04 AM

An old drug offers a new way to stop STIs

Taken after sex, the antibiotic doxycycline can ward off some sexually transmitted illnesses. Doctors are already prescribing it and the CDC is expected to share guidance soon for how best to use it.

by Will Stone

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July 11, 2023 4:00 AM

Are Amazon Prime Day deals worth it? 5 things to know

Amazon's annual two-day sale for Prime members is here. Not all deals are as good as they seem, however. It pays to do some research to ensure you're getting the best price.

by Erin Kenney

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July 10, 2023 9:00 PM

Minneapolis police chief says he was unaware of new hire's past excessive force allegations

Chief Brian O'Hara said he did not know a new officer allegedly used excessive force in a previous job before signing off on his hiring. Tyler Timberlake, who’s white, used a stun gun on Lamonta Gladney, who’s Black, and pressed his knees into his neck and back in 2020 in Fairfax County, Va.

by Matt Sepic

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July 10, 2023 4:51 PM

Turkey's leader will work to approve Sweden's NATO bid ASAP, the alliance's head says

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Turkey's leader has agreed to have Turkish parliament vote on Sweden's bid to join the defense alliance.

by Alex Leff

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July 10, 2023 4:03 PM

A key NATO summit starts Tuesday. Here's what's at stake

The war in Ukraine will be top of mind when leaders from North America and Europe meet in Lithuania. So will the makeup of the alliance itself, as Ukraine continues pushing for membership.

by Rachel Treisman

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