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Walz says his budget will reduce racial disparities in Minnesota
The budget plan released by Gov. Tim Walz lays out several initiatives aimed at addressing racial gaps in education, health care and income. 
Genealogy technology plays key role in Minneapolis cold case

Minnesota is joining a growing number of states where unsolved cases are reopened through new DNA technology.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers pulls National Guard from border, says 'no justification'

"There is simply not ample evidence to support the president's contention of a national security crisis at our southwestern border," Evers said after issuing the order Monday.

Cohen to kick off week of interviews at Senate committee

A close confidant of President Trump for many years, Michael Cohen won't testify publicly until Wednesday, when he goes in front of the House Oversight and Reform Committee.

Cat bites the hand that feeds; hospital bills $48,512

An animal lover stopped to feed a hungry-looking stray cat outside Everglades National Park in Florida. The cat bit her finger; then treatment for a possible rabies infection bit her pocketbook.

Classic books are full of problems. Why can't we put them down?

A recent study found that Dr. Seuss books can be pretty racist. It's highlighted a growing debate: Should schools teach classic books that may be problematic or trade them for socially conscious ones?

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