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Minneapolis northside leaders react to Jeremiah Ellison being removed from committee assignments
KSTP - Minnesota
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September 12, 2025
Minneapolis northside leaders react to Jeremiah Ellison being removed from committee assignments Long-time community leaders reacted Friday after the Minneapolis City Council removed Jeremiah Ellison from top committee assignments the day before....
Political violence: How did we get here? How does it end?
New Hampshire Union Leader
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September 13, 2025
Two assassination attempts on President Donald Trump. The assassination of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband and the wounding of others. The assassination of a top health care executive. The killing of two Israeli embassy employees in...
Politics should not have a body count
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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September 12, 2025
When we look at our history, it is a timeline where the major marks are often political and frequently violent — and too regularly both. This is not unique to America. It is not a problem of modern history. It is global and timeless. Assassination...
Minnesota Vikings male cheerleaders ready for spotlight in season debut on national TV
Outsports - California
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September 12, 2025
There are 71 male cheerleaders in the NFL and men have been on cheer teams in the league since 2018. Yet the Minnesota Vikings having their first two men caused a freakout among some people in August. Now, the two guys make their NFL debut this...
Law enforcement presence increased in key areas of DC after fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk
FOX 5 DC - Maryland
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After conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed yesterday at a Utah college event, security has ramped up in DC around the White House and Capitol Building in fear of a similar attack. WASHINGTON - In the wake of the...
Minnesota soybean farmers heading into harvest season facing a storm that has nothing to do with weather
KARE 11 - Minnesota
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September 12, 2025
Soybean farmers are growing increasingly concerned as China has boycotted purchases of U.S. soybeans since late May, turning to South America for the crop. MINNESOTA, USA — Minnesota soybean farmers are heading into harvest season with one of...
Minnesota Senate work group plans gun violence prevention meeting
KAAL TV - Minnesota
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September 12, 2025
(ABC 6 News) — A work group in the Minnesota Senate is planning to have a meeting on gun violence prevention next week. The Gun Violence Prevention group, including Senator Liz Boldon (DFL-Rochester), plans to meet Monday at 9 a.m. to discuss...
Omar Fateh’s mayoral campaign probably broke state law, judge says
FOX 9 - Minnesota
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Sen. Omar Fateh's campaign for Minneapolis mayor may have broken state law, a judge said. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - State Sen. Omar Fateh’s mayoral campaign continued to use a DFL endorsement logo on campaign literature...
‘Vicious spiral’ ahead? Experts sound alarm after Charlie Kirk killing deepens US political violence
Malay Mail
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September 13, 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept 13 — The assassination of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk marks a watershed moment in a surge of US political violence, one that some experts fear will inflame an already-fractured country and inspire more unrest. “This event...
New U.S. Attorney in Minnesota to be confirmed within weeks
KARE 11 - Minnesota
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September 12, 2025
Daniel Rosen's confirmation was delayed this summer in the Senate. MINNEAPOLIS — Joe Thompson has served as Acting U.S. Attorney for more than three months, through such federal investigations as the political assassination of Melissa Hortman and...
University of Minnesota service workers continue strike despite University and police intimidation
World Socialist Web Site
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September 13, 2025
Striking University of Minnesota workersOn Wednesday, University of Minnesota (UMN) police, along with Hennepin County deputies, detained and handcuffed 12 striking UMN workers outside Pioneer Hall, citing them for “gross-misdemeanor interference...
Nancy Pelosi condemns political violence after Charlie Kirk’s murder: ‘Our unity is our power’
Baltimore Banner - Maryland
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September 12, 2025
Stomping a lilac stiletto, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi condemned political violence Friday following the assassination of far-right activist Charlie Kirk. “We have got to put an end to gun violence in our country,” Pelosi said during an...
Gov. Phil Murphy signs legislation to legalize natural burials in NJ
New Jersey Herald
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Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law that will allow for a “natural” process of decomposing human remains. The bill allows for a “natural organic reduction” or “controlled supervised decomposition” of the human body. The method accelerates the...
Willie Nelson makes plea to Gov. Walz as University of Minnesota strike threatens Farm Aid concert
Star Tribune - Minnesota
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September 13, 2025
The fate of the Farm Aid concert at Huntington Bank Stadium next weekend remains in limbo, as Willie Nelson said he has reached out to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to reach a resolution.Farm Aid organizers, artists and production crews announced...
State leaders urge calm after Charlie Kirk killing highlights political violence
WGRZ - New York
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September 13, 2025
New York leaders urge reducing divisive rhetoric after Charlie Kirk's killing, warning political violence threatens democracy. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Political leaders across New York are calling for a reduction in divisive rhetoric following the recent...
Pete Stauber reflects on Sept. 11 anniversary and law enforcement efforts
East Twin Cities - Minnesota
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September 12, 2025
Pete Stauber, U.S. Congressman representing Minnesota’s 8th district since 2019, posted a series of messages on social media reflecting on the anniversary of September 11 and recent developments in a high-profile criminal case.On September 11,...
Annunciation shooting may renew calls for more SROs in Minnesota
CBS 4 - Minnesota
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Two years after a controversial discrepancy over the use-of-force law in Minnesota led to police departments pulling resource officers from schools, there could be a renewed effort to increase police presence in places of learning. Since lawmakers...
B.C. politicians condemn political violence after Charlie Kirk shooting in U.S.
AM 1150
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September 12, 2025
Premier David Eby said Canadians must reject a culture of political violence after the high-profile shooting of American commentator Charlie Kirk. Eby made the comments at the end of an unrelated event on Thursday, offering condolences to Kirk’s...
Condemning political violence should be ‘universal’, but Donald Trump ‘cherry picks’ which to criticize, Josh Shapiro says
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said President Donald Trump “cherry picks which political violence he’s going to condemn,” after the president delivered remarks on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk Wednesday. “I think we need...
MLS-best San Diego hosts West showdown with Minnesota
Yardbarker
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September 13, 2025
The top two teams in the Western Conference standings meet on Saturday night when second-place Minnesota United visits first-place San Diego FC. The Loons (14-6-9, 51 points) are five points behind San Diego (17-7-5, 56 points) with just five...