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Some noncitizens do wind up registered to vote, but usually not on purpose

Some noncitizens do wind up registered to vote, but usually not on purpose

Claims of massive illegal voting by noncitizens have routinely been disproved, but some noncitizens end up on the voter rolls, often by accident. Now, states are trying to fix that.
by Pam Fessler

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Kids' mental health, opioid crisis get boost in Walz budget

Kids' mental health, opioid crisis get boost in Walz budget

Gov. Walz's budget places a big emphasis on education and health, and the governor wants to boost kids' access to mental health care in school. He's also proposing $17 million in new funding over two years to tackle the opioid crisis.
by Alisa Roth

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4 missing on Lake of the Woods after blizzard are found

Family members reported the anglers missing on Tuesday morning, saying they hadn't heard from them since Friday. By early Tuesday afternoon, the Lake of the Woods sheriff said the party was now accounted for.
by MPR News Staff

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Classic books are full of problems. Why can't we put them down?

Classic books are full of problems. Why can't we put them down?

A recent study found that Dr. Seuss books can be pretty racist. It's highlighted a growing debate: Should schools teach classic books that may be problematic or trade them for socially conscious ones?
by Tiara Jenkins and Jessica Yarmosky

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CEOs urge Congress to expand gun background checks

CEOs urge Congress to expand gun background checks

The heads of four U.S. companies are lobbying for a law requiring background checks on all gun purchases. One of them, the founder of TOMS shoes, concedes his company will lose business as a result.
by Yuki Noguchi

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