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Largest steel plant in U.S. history coming to Iowa
(The Center Square) – The largest steel plant in U.S. history is coming to Iowa, the White House said Monday.
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Report highlights vulnerabilities in Minnesota Medicaid programs
(The Center Square) – A new report out of Minnesota is highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in the state’s human services programs.
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Report: Minnesota ranks 12th-best state for teachers
(The Center Square) – Minnesota ranks as one of the top states for teachers, coming in 12th in a new report.
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Minnesota crime rates fall as public safety concerns persist
(The Center Square) – While Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and the FBI tout declining crime rates, others remain concerned about persistently high rates in the state’s metropolitan areas.
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Absentee voting underway in Minnesota
(The Center Square) – Minnesota voters have begun casting ballots for the 2026 general election, making it one of the first states to begin absentee voting.
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Reporting from Just the News
Minnesota Senate race locked in dead heat as Dems beset by state welfare fraud scandals
GOP challenger Michelle Tafoya ties Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan to Tim Walz and largely Democratic administration's failure to detect welfare fraud as polls tighten in Minnesota Senate race. The amount of money stolen from taxpayers may be in the billions.
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Fraud now ranks second among top concerns for Minnesota voters
(The Center Square) – Fraud concerns rank among the top issues for Minnesota voters in a new poll, trailing only inflation and the cost of living as the midterm elections draw near.
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Taxpayers fund 450 million 'free' school meals in Minnesota
(The Center Square) – The taxpayer cost of Minnesota’s “free” school meal program continues to grow each year, with the program running significantly over budget.
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ICE agent faces state assault, federal false statement charges in Minnesota
(The Center Square) – Suspended U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Christian Castro appeared in both state and federal courts this week in Minnesota for initial hearings.
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Paramount asks states to put up $1.88 billion bond in attorneys general lawsuit
(The Center Square) – A hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 24 involving a bond request from Paramount Skydance amid its legal battles over a proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery that could put state governments on the hook for nearly $2 billion.
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