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Minnesota House Speaker Assassinated; Biden, Harris Attend Funeral
Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were assassinated on June 14th; President Biden and Vice President Harris attended her funeral; the suspect faces federal death penalty charges.
Minnesota House Speaker Assassinated; Biden, Harris Attend Funeral
Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were assassinated on June 14th; President Biden and Vice President Harris attended her funeral; the suspect faces federal death penalty charges.
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24% Bias Score
Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman Assassinated
Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband were murdered in an apparent politically motivated shooting on Saturday; Hortman, known for her legislative accomplishments and ability to bridge partisan divides, had served in the Minnesota House since 2005.
Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman Assassinated
Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband were murdered in an apparent politically motivated shooting on Saturday; Hortman, known for her legislative accomplishments and ability to bridge partisan divides, had served in the Minnesota House since 2005.
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24% Bias Score
Minnesota Senator Resigns Amid Federal Sex Trafficking Charges
Minnesota state Senator Justin Eichorn, 40, resigned on Thursday after being federally charged with attempting to solicit sex from a minor following a police sting operation; the operation involved undercover officers posing as a 17-year-old girl on websites known for sex trafficking, and Eichorn al...
Minnesota Senator Resigns Amid Federal Sex Trafficking Charges
Minnesota state Senator Justin Eichorn, 40, resigned on Thursday after being federally charged with attempting to solicit sex from a minor following a police sting operation; the operation involved undercover officers posing as a 17-year-old girl on websites known for sex trafficking, and Eichorn al...
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36% Bias Score
Minnesota Senator Faces Expulsion After Solicitation Charge
Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn, a Republican from Grand Rapids, was arrested and charged with attempted coercion or enticement of a minor after responding to an online ad by undercover police posing as a 17-year-old; Senate Republicans will move to expel him Thursday, needing Democratic supp...
Minnesota Senator Faces Expulsion After Solicitation Charge
Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn, a Republican from Grand Rapids, was arrested and charged with attempted coercion or enticement of a minor after responding to an online ad by undercover police posing as a 17-year-old; Senate Republicans will move to expel him Thursday, needing Democratic supp...
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48% Bias Score
Walz Returns to Divided Minnesota Legislature After Failed VP Bid
Following a failed vice-presidential bid, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz returned to a divided state legislature, facing scrutiny over past controversies and a stalled legislative session due to partisan gridlock, while maintaining over \$1 million in campaign funds.
Walz Returns to Divided Minnesota Legislature After Failed VP Bid
Following a failed vice-presidential bid, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz returned to a divided state legislature, facing scrutiny over past controversies and a stalled legislative session due to partisan gridlock, while maintaining over \$1 million in campaign funds.
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56% Bias Score
Minnesota Supreme Court Sides with Democrats in House Quorum Dispute
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a quorum in the state House of Representatives requires 68 members, siding with Democrats and potentially invalidating actions taken by the Republican majority since the session began due to a contested election result and ensuing power struggle.
Minnesota Supreme Court Sides with Democrats in House Quorum Dispute
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a quorum in the state House of Representatives requires 68 members, siding with Democrats and potentially invalidating actions taken by the Republican majority since the session began due to a contested election result and ensuing power struggle.
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40% Bias Score
Hortman Home Burglarized After Double Homicide
The home of Minnesota Representative Melissa Hortman, who was murdered along with her husband on Saturday, was burglarized Tuesday night; although the house showed signs of being ransacked, nothing appeared to be missing.
Hortman Home Burglarized After Double Homicide
The home of Minnesota Representative Melissa Hortman, who was murdered along with her husband on Saturday, was burglarized Tuesday night; although the house showed signs of being ransacked, nothing appeared to be missing.
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40% Bias Score
Minnesota Senator Arrested, Wife Allegedly Helped Destroy Evidence in Underage Sex Case
Minnesota Senator Justin Eichorn was arrested for allegedly attempting to meet a 17-year-old for sex; his wife allegedly helped destroy evidence before a search; he resigned and faces a minimum 10-year sentence.
Minnesota Senator Arrested, Wife Allegedly Helped Destroy Evidence in Underage Sex Case
Minnesota Senator Justin Eichorn was arrested for allegedly attempting to meet a 17-year-old for sex; his wife allegedly helped destroy evidence before a search; he resigned and faces a minimum 10-year sentence.
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60% Bias Score
Minnesota Senator Arrested, Charged with Attempted Coercion of a Minor
Minnesota state Senator Justin Eichorn was arrested on March 17th in Bloomington, Minnesota, and charged with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor after arranging to pay for sex with an undercover officer posing as a 17-year-old girl; police found cash and an unopened condom in his vehicle; ...
Minnesota Senator Arrested, Charged with Attempted Coercion of a Minor
Minnesota state Senator Justin Eichorn was arrested on March 17th in Bloomington, Minnesota, and charged with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor after arranging to pay for sex with an undercover officer posing as a 17-year-old girl; police found cash and an unopened condom in his vehicle; ...
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52% Bias Score
Minnesota Senator Arrested, Facing Charges of Soliciting a Minor
Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn, a Republican, was arrested on Monday in Bloomington, Minnesota, for allegedly soliciting a minor for prostitution; he thought he was meeting a 17-year-old girl but was instead communicating with an undercover police officer. Republican leaders are calling for ...
Minnesota Senator Arrested, Facing Charges of Soliciting a Minor
Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn, a Republican, was arrested on Monday in Bloomington, Minnesota, for allegedly soliciting a minor for prostitution; he thought he was meeting a 17-year-old girl but was instead communicating with an undercover police officer. Republican leaders are calling for ...
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60% Bias Score
Minnesota Republicans Secure Temporary House Majority After Democratic Boycott
Following a court decision disqualifying a Democratic representative-elect, Minnesota House Democrats boycotted the session for 23 days, leading to a temporary Republican majority (67-66) through a power-sharing agreement that gives Republicans control for two years regardless of a pending special e...
Minnesota Republicans Secure Temporary House Majority After Democratic Boycott
Following a court decision disqualifying a Democratic representative-elect, Minnesota House Democrats boycotted the session for 23 days, leading to a temporary Republican majority (67-66) through a power-sharing agreement that gives Republicans control for two years regardless of a pending special e...
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56% Bias Score
Minnesota House Speaker Election Contested in Court
Minnesota House Republicans elected Lisa Demuth as Speaker despite a Democratic boycott, claiming quorum while Democrats contest the legality based on a missing member; Secretary of State Steve Simon, a Democrat, petitioned the state's Supreme Court to intervene, citing a lack of quorum.
Minnesota House Speaker Election Contested in Court
Minnesota House Republicans elected Lisa Demuth as Speaker despite a Democratic boycott, claiming quorum while Democrats contest the legality based on a missing member; Secretary of State Steve Simon, a Democrat, petitioned the state's Supreme Court to intervene, citing a lack of quorum.
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44% Bias Score
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