Good morning and happy Thursday. Here’s what you need to know to start your day.
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President Trump’s impeachment defenses rely on some questionable reasoning. As his trial continues, the AP breaks down the president’s legal team’s arguments and their validity — some necessary reading in the historic event.
And here’s how Wednesday’s trial went down. Buckle up for another day of proceedings Thursday. MPR News will have live coverage via NPR.
Minneapolis can keep its $15 an hour minimum wage. That was the state Supreme Court’s ruling after Greco challenged Minneapolis’ move to boost its minimum wage higher than the state’s. "Corporations have continued to try to figure out loopholes and carve-outs and ways to get around this, and this is the moment where finally that door is closed and we say let's move on,” a labor rights advocate said. “Workers have rights, and they've spoken out, they've demanded them and they won."
What’re your hopes for Minnesota’s future? We want to know — not just when it comes to politics, but in day-to-day life and when looking ahead. Share your perspective here.
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