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BREAKING: Democratic Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell announces her resignation, effective "no later than August 4," per a statement from her attorneys. Mitchell was convicted of first-degree burglary last week.

UPDATE: Republican candidate Tyler Kistner responds, saying Pratt is "a Never-Trump Republican who will do everything in his power to stop the America First agenda.”
JUST IN: Republican Eric Pratt launches bid for Congress in Second District He joins two-time congressional candidate Tyler Kistner in seeking the GOP nomination for the seat.
Minnesota Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson confirms that Sen. Bruce Anderson of Buffalo has passed away.


NEW: More state employees expose hiring practices as DOJ investigates Minnesota Management and Budget: … “if the agency notices a high number of protected group applicants do not meet minimum qualifications… the agency may determine the minimum qualifications need to…
Department of Justice launches investigation into Minnesota after Alpha News report "States invite investigation when they engage in biased hiring practices tied to protected characteristics," said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon.