Dana Ferguson
Stories
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Energy Department canceling over $7 billion in funding for clean energy projects
Sixteen states that voted for Kamala Harris last year could see their clean energy projects defunded. Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, says it's politically motivated.
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Lasers provide some bird flu protection for turkey producers in Minnesota
Migrating birds can be a pleasant seasonal sight, but they're a bird flu threat to turkey farmers. In Minnesota, some are using lasers to scare them away.
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Two months after shootings, Minnesota politicians pledge to cool the rhetoric
After two state lawmakers and their spouses were shot in Minnesota, other politicians in the state have signed a pledge to seek out common ground and cool their rhetoric.
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Minnesota is set to include warning labels on social media sites.
This time next year, anyone logging onto social media in Minnesota will see a warning that the sites can harm their mental health. Social media companies want to block enforcement of the new law. A law in New York may not be too far behind.
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Mental health warnings on social media? Minnesota will require them next year
Supporters say the pop-up messages could encourage Minnesotans, especially kids, to think twice about how much time they spend on sites. Social media companies argue that the law is heavy-handed.
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These Democratic governors are trying to curb health care for unauthorized immigrants
After expanding state Medicaid programs to cover people in the country without legal status, Democrats are considering changes that would reduce immigrant access.
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Three states show how abortion, schools and taxes are at stake in legislature races
New legislatures could overhaul school vouchers in Arizona, give the Democratic governor more clout in Kansas, and counter a progressive trend in Minnesota.
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On the VP debate stage, two visions for policing in America are laid out
The disparate philosophies between Tim Walz and JD Vance on law and order and ensuring public safety in the U.S. were on display in the presidential debate.
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What Tim Walz's past debate performances reveal about how he may take on JD Vance
Those who’ve debated Walz before say he has a down-to-earth style that is relatable to voters — but it's an approach that can also cause problems for the Democratic vice presidential nominee.
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Weird. Why the popular campaign insult stings more in Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz popularized the term to brand his Republican opponents in the presidential race. To Minnesotans, though, it hits different.
