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Minnesota voters back half of school finance levies, reelect most board incumbents

Minnesota voters back half of school finance levies, reelect most board incumbents

Voters across the state were willing to renew existing levies for building maintenance and upgrades, and for technology. It was a different story, though, when they were asked to pay more for day-to-day operating costs.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Expecting a tie in the Minnesota House, party leaders look to share power

Expecting a tie in the Minnesota House, party leaders look to share power

Two House speakers at the same time isn’t an option, but DFL and GOP leaders said Wednesday they may divide up which party takes the speakership and which party holds lead positions on key committees. 
by Ellie Roth and Dana Ferguson

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Germany's coalition government collapses as Chancellor Scholz fires his finance chief

Germany's coalition government collapses as Chancellor Scholz fires his finance chief

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner, paving the way for a confidence vote by parliament in January that is expected to lead to early elections next March.
by Rob Schmitz and Nick Spicer

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Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Johnson on potential House split, narrowing DFL control

Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Johnson on potential House split, narrowing DFL control

Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks, joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer on Wednesday morning to talk about the 2024 election results, the tightening DFL trifecta, Republican voter turnout and bipartisan cooperation at the state level.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Alanna Elder

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Minnesota Democrat, Republican analysts parse 2024 election results

Minnesota Democrat, Republican analysts parse 2024 election results

Democratic Commentator and Attorney Abou Amara, former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Republican Amy Koch and GOP political operative Jennifer DeJournett joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer Wednesday morning to parse the results of the 2024 election.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Matthew Alvarez

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Special counsel Jack Smith taking steps to wind down federal cases against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith taking steps to wind down federal cases against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith is taking steps to end both federal cases against Trump before the president-elect takes office, according to a source familiar with the Justice Department deliberations.
by Carrie Johnson

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What’s the world saying about Trump’s win? Here are the leaders who’ve commented

What’s the world saying about Trump’s win? Here are the leaders who’ve commented

Leaders from around the world congratulated Donald Trump on his presidential election victory, as governments prepare for his return to the White House and the potential impact that will have.
by Willem Marx

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As repeat looms, former house speaker, journalist recall 1979 state House split

As repeat looms, former house speaker, journalist recall 1979 state House split

Former House Speaker Steve Sviggum and retired political reporter Lori Sturdevant both spoke with MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer Wednesday morning to recall their lived experience of the 1979 split state House — as history is poised to repeat itself.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Alanna Elder

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