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Will a break-in put the brakes on the Minnesota DFL’s state government trifecta?
Calculating the odds of status quo, a resignation, a power-sharing agreement and a special election after DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell is charged with felony burglary.
The Glean: Latest headlines from around Minnesota
The Vikings have their quarterback after drafting Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy
Plus: The transcript of the 911 call made by Sen. Mitchell’s stepmom; lead prosecutor on Trooper Londregan case steps down; Maple Grove declares itself restaurant capital of Minnesota; and more.
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D.C. Memo: Omar, Emmer clash over Gaza protests; Ukraine aid boosts Lockheed Martin
Omar called the student pro-Palestinian protesters “brave,” while Emmer called them “pro-terrorist antisemites.”
Biden and Trump likely headed for close race in Minnesota, a ‘second tier’ battleground state
Some polls show the candidates virtually tied in what has long been a part of the ‘blue wall’ of reliably Democratic-voting states.
Defense wins championships … or at least the first two games of the NBA playoffs for the Minnesota Timberwolves
Wolves take 2-0 lead to the desert against the Suns.
MinnPost analysis: Cities, suburbs helped ensure housing density measures’ defeat despite broad support
The issue highlighted how the politics over local control can play out in unpredictable ways.
Culturally specific maternal health care for Black and Indigenous women key to reducing harm for birther and child
A survey revealed that more than half the respondents — all Black birthing females in Minnesota — cited discrimination as having a negative effect on their health.
Community mourns beloved north Minneapolis restaurateur Sammy McDowell
The beloved owner of Sammy’s Avenue Eatery died unexpectedly Sunday.
Commentary and opinion
Let’s hope the feds approve the proposed Capital One-Discover merger
More competition from such a deal would benefit Minnesota’s marginalized communities.
The role of peer counselors in addiction recovery is more essential than ever
Proposed legislative changes could lead to fewer of these mentors, taking hope away from people with few other options.
Senate should confirm agency heads – but time is wasting
Commissioners Strommen, of the DNR, and Kessler, at the MPCA, have shown they are ready to tackle some of Minnesota’s biggest climate and environmental issues.
Five years in, Allianz Field parking shuttle predictions were wrong, but more can be done
Litter and speeding are still problems. On the other hand, fans are supporting local businesses within a large radius of the stadium.
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