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Politics Friday: The voters have spoken, but sent a muddled message for Minnesota’s Legislature

Politics Friday: The voters have spoken, but sent a muddled message for Minnesota’s Legislature

MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and his guests talk about the Minnesota Legislature and how the state will govern in 2025 with both chambers split virtually down the middle.  
by Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth and Matthew Alvarez

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State Rep. Wolgamott widens lead in close race after county discovers mail-in ballot tally error

State Rep. Wolgamott widens lead in close race after county discovers mail-in ballot tally error

Sherburne County announced that election staff identified some mail-in absentee ballots that were not included in the unofficial totals on election night. Those additional ballots increase Wolgamott’s lead to 191 votes.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Jan. 6 defendants celebrate Trump’s win and anticipate pardons

Jan. 6 defendants celebrate Trump’s win and anticipate pardons

People convicted for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol are celebrating Donald Trump’s election win and hoping Trump fulfills his promise to issue pardons to the rioters.
by Tom Dreisbach

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‘We can save lives:’ Ramsey County prosecutor pushes use of ‘red flag’ gun law

‘We can save lives:’ Ramsey County prosecutor pushes use of ‘red flag’ gun law

Under the red flag law, 14-day emergency firearm seizures require a person to give up their guns immediately. Long-term extreme-risk protection orders take effect only after a hearing so that the gun owner may challenge the petition.
by Matt Sepic

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FBI says hateful texts were also sent to Hispanic and LGBTQ community after election

FBI says hateful texts were also sent to Hispanic and LGBTQ community after election

The FBI said members of the Hispanic and LGBTQ communities reported receiving offensive messages, some of which said “they were selected for deportation or to report to a re-education camp.”
by Debbie Elliott and Juliana Kim

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