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Minnesota lawmaker proposes secession to border states
MINNEAPOLIS — A Republican Minnesota state representative is proposing legislation that would let Minnesota counties secede from the state and join border states. Rep. Jeremy ...
Associated Press, Author at Austin Daily Herald - Page 2 of 3
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Jurors in ex-officer’s high-profile trial face heavy burden
MINNEAPOLIS — One prospective juror’s voice quivered as she told attorneys during jury selection that she feared for her family’s safety if chosen for the ...
by Associated Press, Sunday, March 28, 2021 5:43 pm
Health Updates
AstraZeneca confirms strong vaccine protection after US rift
AstraZeneca insists that its COVID-19 vaccine is strongly effective even after counting additional illnesses in its disputed U.S. study, the latest in an extraordinary public ...
by Associated Press, Thursday, March 25, 2021 5:14 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Judge limits evidence, refuses to move trial in Floyd death
MINNEAPOLIS — A judge on Friday denied a defense request to delay or move the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George ...
by Associated Press, Friday, March 19, 2021 10:28 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Chauvin jury grows despite $27M settlement to Floyd family
MINNEAPOLIS — Concern appears to be fading that a massive settlement for George Floyd’s family would derail the trial of a former police officer accused ...
by Associated Press, Thursday, March 18, 2021 6:04 am
Health Updates
Fauci: Trump should urge his followers to get vaccinated
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he wishes former President Donald Trump would use his popularity among Republicans to persuade more of his followers to get ...
by Associated Press, Sunday, March 14, 2021 7:32 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
6 chosen for Chauvin trial jury so far; murder charge added
MINNEAPOLIS — A man who said he has a “very negative” impression of Derek Chauvin nevertheless became the sixth juror selected for the former Minneapolis ...
by Associated Press, Friday, March 12, 2021 5:23 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Floyd’s cause of death, ex-cop’s force will be keys at trial
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis police officer was swiftly fired and charged with murder after bystander video showed him pressing his knee into George Floyd’s neck, ...
by Associated Press, Sunday, March 7, 2021 4:47 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Dozens rally before ex-officer put on trial in Floyd’s death
ST. PAUL — Dozens of people gathered in front of the Minnesota governor’s mansion on Saturday to demand accountability for police officers, days before a ...
by Associated Press, Saturday, March 6, 2021 8:34 pm
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Highlights of the $1.9T COVID bill nearing final passage
WASHINGTON — The Senate approved a sweeping pandemic relief package over Republican opposition on Saturday, moving President Joe Biden closer to a milestone political victory that ...
by Associated Press, Saturday, March 6, 2021 3:03 pm
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Biden, Dems prevail as Senate OKs $1.9T virus relief bill
WASHINGTON — An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory ...
by Associated Press, Saturday, March 6, 2021 11:41 am
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Senate nears relief bill votes after half-day GOP delay
WASHINGTON — The Senate steered on Friday toward a voting marathon on Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill after enduring an extraordinary half-day holdup forced ...
by Associated Press, Friday, March 5, 2021 7:01 am
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Eager to act, Biden and Democrats leave Republicans behind
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress are jamming their agenda forward with a sense of urgency, an unapologetically partisan approach based on ...
by Associated Press, Thursday, March 4, 2021 6:52 am
Health Updates
Minnesota reports daily record for COVID-19 vaccinations
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota health officials on Sunday reported a daily record for COVID-19 vaccinations, with nearly 70,000 new doses administered in the last day. It ...
by Associated Press, Sunday, February 28, 2021 1:45 pm
Health Updates
J&J’s 1-dose shot cleared, giving US 3rd COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON — The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson ...