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Trump's trial begins, senators vowing 'impartial justice'

Trump's trial begins, senators vowing 'impartial justice'

The U.S. Senate opened the impeachment trial of President Trump with quiet ceremony Thursday, senators standing at their desks to swear an oath of “impartial justice” as jurors on the president's fate.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota’s 2020 presidential primary: Pick a party, then a candidate

Minnesota’s 2020 presidential primary: Pick a party, then a candidate

Absentee and in-person early voting opens Friday in Minnesota’s first presidential primary since 1992. With it comes a party designation process many Minnesota voters aren’t accustomed to.
by Brian Bakst

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Rep. McCollum introduces bill to ban mining near the Boundary Waters

Rep. McCollum introduces bill to ban mining near the Boundary Waters

The proposal would mean an end to the Twin Metals Minnesota project, which would establish an underground copper-nickel mine near Ely. But President Trump has been a vocal supporter of new mining projects in northeastern Minnesota.
by Dan Kraker

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Gov. Walz lays out final pieces of $2 billion borrowing plan

Gov. Walz lays out final pieces of $2 billion borrowing plan

Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday his plan to issue bonds for $2 billion in state construction projects is a response to needs expressed around the state. Republicans say a bonding bill is necessary but Walz’s plan is too big.
by Tim Pugmire

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Final debate over, Klobuchar still faces uphill battle in Iowa

Final debate over, Klobuchar still faces uphill battle in Iowa

Since she entered the race for the Democratic presidential nomination last year Minnesota Sen. Klobuchar has said that as people get to know her, they will come to support her. But with most polls showing her running fifth in the Democratic race, she’s running out of time for introductions.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Judge's order on refugee resettlement could invalidate Minn. county votes

Judge's order on refugee resettlement could invalidate Minn. county votes

A federal judge agreed Wednesday to temporarily block the Trump administration from enforcing an executive order allowing state and local government officials to reject refugees from resettling in their jurisdictions. The decision throws into question some Minnesota county votes on the issue.
by Jon Collins and The Associated Press

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New Lev Parnas documents suggest U.S. ambassador was under surveillance in Ukraine

New Lev Parnas documents suggest U.S. ambassador was under surveillance in Ukraine

"They are moving her tomorrow," U.S. congressional candidate Robert F. Hyde wrote on WhatsApp in March. He added, "The guys over [there] asked me what I would like to do and what is in it for them."
by Bill Chappell

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