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Minnesota is pulling troops early from D.C., as pressure grows on Michigan

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July 11, 2026

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pulling his National Guard early from Washington, D.C. as the chorus against Democratic governors sending troops to the city amid President Trump's ongoing deployment grows louder.

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Off The Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Michigan townships take renewable energy fight to State Supreme Court

Michigan’s fight over who gets to decide what happens to local farmland could be heading to the state’s highest court, as 79 local governments ask the Michigan Supreme Court to step into the battle over large wind and solar projects. The dispute centers on Democrats’ 2023 Public Act 233, which created a pathway for developers []...Click to read more

NBC Sports

· Jun 25, 2026

Lamelo Ball trade winners and losers: Minnesota Timberwolves get star running mate for Anthony Edwards

Minnesota has taken a big swing, but are they winners in this trade, or losers? Or, both?

Powerline

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· Jul 3, 2026

The Suicide Charge that Saved America

Independence Day is always a good time to recall the heroes of American history, even more so during our 250th anniversary. So let’s take a moment to remember Minnesota’s First Volunteer Regiment. The First Minnesota was the first unit to be volunteered in response to President Lincoln’s call for troops following Fort Sumter. Because the U.S. Army had not yet organized itself into Eastern and Western departments, the First was

Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 10, 2026

Want Higher Turnout? Give Workers Time To Vote

The 2026 midterms are well underway, and a familiar pattern is emerging: Turnout remains doggedly low. Most recently, just 21 of eligible voters participated in North Dakota's primary election, while West Virginia reported similarly low turnout despite increased early voting participation. New York City is another somber case study.

SB Nation

· Jul 11, 2026

Summer League Preview: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver NuggetsDate: July 11th, 2026Time: 6:30 PM CDTLocation: Cox PavilionTelevision Coverage: Prime Video After what felt like an eternity, nearly two months since the Minnesota Timberwolves’ season came to an abrupt end against the San Antonio Spurs, Wolves fans finally got to celebrate another victory. No, it didn’t carry the emotional weight []

ArcaMax

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· Jul 7, 2026

This Iron Range mine is one of Minnesota's biggest economic development projects ever

Minnesota’s first new mine in half a century is just weeks away from its expected opening on what may be one of the last great ore deposits on the Iron Range. The site, concealed beneath work vehicles and a forest floor, is aflutter with ...

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Related coverage for "Minnesota is pulling troops early from D.C., as pressure grows on Michigan": Off The Press — Michigan townships take renewable energy fight to State Supreme Court. NBC Sports — Lamelo Ball trade winners and losers: Minnesota Timberwolves get star running mate for Anthony Edwards. Powerline — The Suicide Charge that Saved America. Real Clear Politics — Want Higher Turnout? Give Workers Time To Vote. SB Nation — Summer League Preview: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets. ArcaMax — This Iron Range mine is one of Minnesota's biggest economic development projects ever