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Minnesota's slain Democratic leader lived the political divisions in the US every day

Minnesota's slain Democratic leader lived the political divisions in the US every day

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Americans talk constantly about how their country is split down the middle politically. Melissa Hortman lived that every day as a Minnesota House member.

Minnesota's slain Democratic leader saw liberal victories, then brokered a budget deal out of power

Minnesota's slain Democratic leader saw liberal victories, then brokered a budget deal out of power

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota House's top Democrat helped shepherd a package of liberal initiatives to passage when her party had a narrow majority two years ago. After Democrats lost their majority, she helped broker a deal to keep state government funded and provided a crucial vote to pass it, though her party hated it.

Five things to know about Tim Walz

Five things to know about Tim Walz

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris has decided on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in her bid for the White House. The 60-year-old Democrat and military veteran rose to the forefront with a series of plain-spoken television appearances in the days after President Joe Biden decided not to seek a second term. He has made his...

Who is Tim Walz? Things to know about Kamala Harris' choice for vice president

Who is Tim Walz? Things to know about Kamala Harris' choice for vice president

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris has decided on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in her bid for the White House, according to people familiar with the choice. The 60-year-old Democrat and military veteran rose to the forefront with a series of plain-spoken television appearances in the days after President Joe Biden decided not to seek...