Former Minnesota Sen. Melisa López Franzen hopes to fill the seat U.S. Sen. Tina Smith will leave after next year's election. She says she's worked with lawmakers from both major parties to pass legislation.

A former nurse at the Beltrami County Jail is now facing charges in the 2018 death of Hardel Sherrell, who was an inmate at the facility.

And on Monday, Ontario moved forward with previously announced plans to charge 25 percent more for the electricity it exports to the U.S. in response to President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs.

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Former state Sen. López Franzen announces U.S. Senate run in Minnesota

Former jail nurse charged in death of Hardel Sherrell while in custody in Beltrami County

Ontario slaps 25% increase on electricity exports to U.S. in response to Trump's trade war

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