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MN Senate GOP Leader Says Deal Close on Bonding, tax Bills

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Legislative leaders have agreed on most details of a public construction package and a tax bill, the Minnesota Senate’s top Republican said Monday, while discussions are continuing on whether a compromise is possible on police accountability in…

Morning Update 6-22-20

Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, June 22, 2020.

Terese Tomanek Sworn in to Duluth City Council

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth officially has a new city councilor. Terese Tomanek was sworn into the council Thursday. She's replacing Barb Russ, who recently resigned for medical reasons. Tomanek lives in the Congdon…

Justices Reject end to Protections for Young Immigrants

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants. For now, those immigrants retain their protection from deportation and their authorization to work in the United States. The…

Trump Signs Executive Order on Police Reform

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on policing following weeks of national protests after the death of George Floyd. The order is aimed at encouraging best practices and tracking officers with excessive use of force…