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Policast: Will farmers stick with Trump? And Walz heads to Iowa this weekend on Klobuchar's behalf

On today’s edition, we hear what Iowa farmers attending a farm show think about President Trump. And Gov. Tim Walz is among the supporters heading to Iowa this weekend to stump for Democrat Amy Klobuchar ahead of that state’s caucuses.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Policast: Old case prosecuted by Klobuchar now under scrutiny; health officials target teen sexual exploitation

On today’s edition, we flag a new investigation into a past case Amy Klobuchar prosecuted in Hennepin County. We also hear about student survey results showing at least 5,000 Minnesota teens have traded sex for something of value.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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What to know for year two of the Trump tax plan

What to know for year two of the Trump tax plan

Last year's filing season was an adjustment for taxpayers and industry professionals alike as it was the first under a massive overhaul of federal tax law. While this year's season is expected to be more sedate, there are a few tweaks to be aware of.
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In Klobuchar's past, questions linger about a teen jailed for life

In Klobuchar's past, questions linger about a teen jailed for life

An Associated Press investigation into the high-profile killing of a girl 17 years ago uncovered new evidence and myriad inconsistencies, raising questions about whether a teen convicted in the case was wrongfully sent to prison.
by Robin McDowell

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McConnell: Republicans do not yet have votes to block witnesses in impeachment trial

McConnell: Republicans do not yet have votes to block witnesses in impeachment trial

But even as McConnell made the concession, the dynamic remains fluid. Whether Democrats' push for witnesses succeeds or falls should will come down to a group of moderate Republicans who have remained open but uncommitted to new witnesses since the start of the trial.
by Bobby Allyn

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Minnesota protesters slam India’s new citizenship law as biased against Muslims

Minnesota protesters slam India’s new citizenship law as biased against Muslims

Some 400 people filled the Minnesota Capitol rotunda Sunday, calling on India’s government to end policies they say will take away the citizenship of many Muslims in India, and calling for Congress to apply pressure.

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