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7 new Minnesota laws that take effect Aug. 1
Lawmakers toughened DWI laws aimed at repeat offenders, extended housing protections to service dog trainers and clarified property sale rules for joint tenants. They also increased the speed limit for vehicles hauling uncovered trash or debris.
Safety concerns, attacks prompt lawmaker to call for audit of Minnesota Capitol security
DFL state Sen. Heather Gustafson of Vadnais Heights joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Tuesday to explain her request to the Office of the Legislative Auditor for a Capitol security assessment.
3 fired DOJ workers add to chorus of layoffs in 'foundering' workforce
The Department of Justice has fired hundreds of employees this year, transforming a federal workforce that enjoys vast powers and responsibility over issues affecting the lives of everyday Americans.
Minnesota Capitol safety to be examined after man found inside after hours
A criminal complaint alleges the 36-year-old went to the Capitol during open hours that day and used a wooden wedge to prop open a door. He then returned in the evening when the building was closed.
Trump says his falling out with Jeffrey Epstein was over spa workers at Mar-a-Lago
Trump has said he kicked Epstein out of his club for hiring workers away from Mar-a-Lago. When asked Tuesday if the workers included young women, Trump responded, “the answer is yes, they were.”
Special election date set for two open Minnesota Senate seats
The open seats include District 29, formerly held by GOP Sen. Bruce Anderson, who died on July 21, and District 47 formerly held by DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who resigned from her seat last week after her burglary conviction. Both special elections will be held Nov. 4.
The EPA proposes gutting its greenhouse gas rules. Here's what it means for cars and pollution
The Trump administration has effectively eliminated two rules designed to promote cleaner cars. Now, as the EPA suggests not considering carbon dioxide to be pollution, the last is poised to fall.
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