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Minnesota Rep. Phyllis Kahn, Mohamud Noor and Ilhan Omar debate in a filled Cowles Auditorium at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs Monday evening. The three are competing for the DFL primary for House Seat 60B.

Debate spotlights veteran, newcomers

by Ryan Faircloth
Published August 24, 2016
On Monday, the Humphrey School of Public Affairs held a debate for DFL candidates running in the House 60B race.
Politician and Ward 6 Minneapolis City Councilmember Abdi Warsame.

In Cedar-Riverside, enduring concerns over ‘ugly’ rhetoric

by Raj Chaduvula
Published August 24, 2016
Councilman Abdi Warsame and other Muslim leaders reflect on the impact of Islamophobia.

MN governor credited with ‘Miracle’ dies

by Jessica Hart
Published July 20, 2016
A fervent advocate of education, Wendell Anderson led a storied career as a politician and regent.
Representatives Abigail Whelan and Drew Christensen.

From campus to the Capitol building

by Kevin Beckman
Published July 20, 2016
Reps. Whelan and Christensen, both U alumni, won Legislature seats in 2014.

Democrats end House protest

by Ryan Faircloth
Published June 29, 2016
Democrats sat in on the House floor for more than a day to restrict gun sales.

Uncertainty mars special session bid

by Ryan Faircloth
Published June 22, 2016
Gov. Mark Dayton met with legislative leaders on Tuesday to weigh special session terms.

Allina nurses’ strike calls for negotiations

by Kevin Beckman
Published June 22, 2016
On Sunday, about 5,000 nurses began a week-long strike over a revised health contract plan.

Dayton backs revised police body cam bill

by Ryan Faircloth
Published June 1, 2016
On Tuesday, Gov. Mark Dayton ratified a bill that outlines rules for police use of body cams.

Hodges addresses racial inequality

by Ryan Faircloth
Published May 25, 2016
The speech still garnered criticism from some of the city’s residents.

Sen. Terri Bonoff declares upcoming run for US Congress

by Kevin Beckman
Published May 4, 2016
Chair of the Senate’s higher education committee, Bonoff will leave after this session.

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