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Recent weeks have seen Democrats raise the possibility of a state referendum on abortion in 2024. Republicans, however, are likely to attempt such a maneuver if the Minnesota House or Senate is controlled after the fall elections. Republicans have so far not discussed it. …

Omar will face well-funded opponents in the Aug. 9 primary. The Democrat who wins in November will be facing a well-funded opponent, even though the seat is safe for Democrats. Democrat Ettinger, who is running in the 1st district, made large loans to his campaign in a safe Republican district….

According to the Majority Leader of DFL-led Minnesota House of Representatives, partnership building and focusing prosecutorial resources upon violent crime will ensure public safety. …

Plus : Walz will not ask AG to appeal the state court’s abortion decision; Anoka County continues fight over Northstar commuter train line; Claes Oldenburg, “Spoonbridge Cherry” artist, dies; and many more….

Plus; An interview with state senator David Tomassoni, one year after his ALS diagnosis. Drew Gilbert, a Stillwater native, selected in the first round 2022 Major League Baseball Draft. Anoka Police Department K-9 Bravo will retire….

Minnesota Democrats have asked voters to elect a pro-choice majority to the Minnesota Capitol in November. This request would include flipping the Senate and changing how the state House is composed, where the DFL has a narrow majority. …

In an era of homer-happy era, strikeouts are part of the deal. Arraez is a throwback. He’s a contact hitter to all field who rarely swings or misses….

Professor Erica Timko Olson made it her life’s mission to help people appreciate the healing power of nature….

More: Minnesota is expected to experience dangerously high temperatures on Monday and Tuesday. Frey, Vetaw has retired judge Martha Holton Dimick as an endorser; Minnesota Aurora will be playing in the USL W championship; and many other details….

Tracking fundraising information for Minnesota’s statewide offices as well as the U.S. House elections….