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Trump’s $230 mln DOJ compensation claim criticized as legally baseless
Legal experts slam Donald Trump’s $230 million DOJ compensation bid over the Mar-a-Lago and Russia probes, calling it frivolous and ethically compromised. US President Donald Trump’s attempt to claim $230 million in damages from the Department of...
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The ‘Mamdani of Minneapolis’ is banking on a grassroots campaign to unseat the Democratic mayor
On a rainy October day, dozens of volunteers showed up at a Minneapolis park to grab campaign literature they would leave at voters’ doors, hoping to buoy up a democratic socialist into the mayor’s office. A handful of door-knockers ran into an...
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Hydrogen in Minnesota’s Mesabi Iron Range Sparks Clean Energy Shift
A Second Chapter for the Iron Range The Mesabi Iron Range in Minnesota has been America’s go-to for rich iron ore since the late 1800s. Now, though, it’s gearing up for a fresh act—one built not on steel but on something far lighter: hydrogen....
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The arrests of Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups were shocking — and could easily happen again
After the shocking arrest last week of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier for allegedly feigning an injury to fix the outcome of a bet, I phoned two people who’ve spent years working in what’s called “integrity monitoring.” For a long time, it has...
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Counterpoint: Minnesota can’t hesitate while nursing homes disappear
Cityscape | Twin Cities urban geographer Bill Lindeke weighs in on city life, transportation, planning and more in his column delivered to your inbox weekly. In his Oct. 15 MinnPost article, “How dire are Minnesota nursing home finances? Hidden...
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Extremists exploit political ‘trigger events’ to recruit people online, says study
Extremists are exploiting political violence on online platforms to recruit new people to their causes and amplify the use of violence for political goals, according to a new report that monitored social platforms after recent attacks. Researchers...
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Jacob Frey: This is a defining moment for Minneapolis
We’ve also worked with community leaders to build a comprehensive safety system. Our mental health response team is up and running, 24/7. We’re turning the corner on police recruitment, with applications up 135% and more than 600 sworn officers...
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Twin Cities food assistance programs struggling as government shutdown nears 1 month
As the government shutdown drags on, food assistance programs in the Twin Cities are feeling the strain. “We’ve seen a dramatic increase this week, people curious about receiving Meals on Wheels. Many of those are under the age of 60,” said...
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Republicans’ Surprising Performances in Key Governor Races
Virginia’s and New Jersey’s gubernatorial races show the Republican candidates currently matching or beating Donald Trump’s past presidential margins. This is big for these state races and for gauging the overall country’s mood. It could be bigger...
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Minnesota, other states sue Trump over SNAP shutdown funding
In Brief 22 states and D.C. sue Trump administration over SNAP halt. Lawsuit seeks access to $5 billion contingency fund for food aid. Shutdown could cut off grocery benefits for millions of Americans. Minnesota AG Keith Ellison says Trump’s...
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Minnesota Employers Face New Rest and Meal Break Rules in 2026
What You Need to Know Minnesota is tightening its rest and meal break rules effective January 1, 2026, and the changes carry serious wage-and-hour penalties for noncompliance. Now is a good time for employers to review their policies and...
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24.9% of Lakes International Language Academy School District students failed the reading portion of the MCA in 2023-24 school year
Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.comWillie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com Lakes International Language Academy School District registered...
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Minnesota AG Ellison Calls Trump ICE Operations Capricious, Abusive, Unconstitutional
Tuesday on MSNBC’s “All In,” Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) said the Trump administration’s immigration operations in major cities are arbitrary, capricious and unconstitutional. Host Chris Hayes said, “Let me let me start with you...
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Legal Battles Emerge Over State Interventions in Labor Relations
On Sept. 15, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a lawsuit against the State of New York and its Public Employment Review Board (NYPERB) in a New York federal court seeking to overturn the state’s recently-passed law authorizing NYPERB...
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Minneapolis mayoral candidates debate one week from election
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Four of the Minneapolis mayoral candidates went head-to-head in a debate hosted by WCCO's Frank Vascellaro on Tuesday night. This was one of several and the final debate for the candidates ahead of the election on Nov. 4. The debate was...
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Minnesota Capitol security tightens as Minnesota faces rising threats
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Security concerns are rising at the Minnesota Capitol as threats have surged this year, prompting significant upgrades. Security upgrades underway What we know: Capitol security has closed all but four entrance doors to...
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Louisville airport among several in US feeding federal workers during government shutdown
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Hundreds of thousands of federal employees — including airport staff, TSA agents and air traffic controllers — are working without pay during the government shutdown. Airport authorities around the country are partnering...
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Minnesota man arrested for offering $45,000 'dead or alive' bounty on Pam Bondi
The posts reportedly targeted Trump's Attorney General Pam Bondi (Image: Getty Images) A Minnesota man has been arrested and charged with threatening Attorney General Pam Bondi in a TikTok post that seemed to offer a $45,000 bounty for "dead or...
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota on Election Day
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Nation & World News Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey faces more than a dozen challengers as the Democrat seeks a third term FILE - The interior of the Minnesota State Capitol is seen Monday, May 19, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt,...
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Food shelves prepare as 440K Minnesotans set to lose SNAP benefits
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Updated on: October 30, 2025 / 6:24 AM CDT / CBS Minnesota In just two days, 42 million Americans who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for food will lose them. Minnesota food shelves continue to stock away, day by...
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