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Trump backs off from threat to invoke Insurrection Act
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Trump backs off from threat to invoke Insurrection Act
Hereās the latest Friday around the increased federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota and the protests against theĀ killing of 37-year-old Renee Macklin GoodĀ in Minneapolis last week by a U.S. Imm...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/16/ice-shooting-minneapolis-minnesota-latest-updates
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State agents ousted from ICE shooting probe, feds take control -- Gov. Tim Walz, state officials to respond at 11:30
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State agents ousted from ICE shooting probe, feds take control
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Thursday it was told the FBI is now in sole control of the investigation around the killing of a woman in Minneapolis Wednesday by an ICE agent.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/08/minneapolis-protests-continue-after-renee-good-shoot-and-killed-by-ice-agent
9 days ago
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Live updates: Frey disputes that ICE killed woman in self-defense
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Live updates: Frey disputes that ICE killed woman in self-defense
ICE officials say the woman was shot and killed Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis after attempting to run over agents with her car. Mayor Jacob Frey called the ICE version of what happened āgarba...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/07/shooting-south-minneapolis-ice-agents-federal-operation
10 days ago
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Witnesses report shooting in south Minneapolis amid large federal law enforcement presence
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Witnesses report shooting in south Minneapolis amid large federal law enforcement presence
Witnesses reported a person was shot in south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, amid a large presence of federal law enforcement officers. It was not immediately clear who may have been shot, or who m...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/07/ice-agents-present-at-scene-of-possible-shooting-in-south-minneapolis
10 days ago
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Reshuffled Minnesota governorās race after Walz exit will pose challenges for both parties
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Reshuffled Minnesota governorās race after Walz exit will pose challenges for both parties
The decision by Gov. Tim Walz to exit Minnesotaās race for governor will cause both parties to recalibrate their approaches as they choose their candidates in a suddenly open race.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/06/reshuffled-minnesota-governors-race-after-walz-exit-will-pose-challenges-for-both-parties
11 days ago
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Gov. Tim Walz abandons reelection campaign amid unrelenting fraud attention, Trump clashes
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Gov. Tim Walz abandons reelection campaign amid unrelenting fraud attention, Trump clashes
Gov. Tim Walz was three months into a reelection campaign that has been plagued by criticism over his handling of fraud and political opposition stirred up by President Donald Trump.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/05/minnesota-gov-tim-walz-to-hold-news-conference-as-speculation-about-his-reelection-bid-swirls
12 days ago
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Onset of Minnesota paid family and medical leave program viewed as new type of safety net
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Onset of Minnesota paid family and medical leave program viewed as new type of safety net
Minnesotaās paid family and medical leave program launches with the new year. Thousands are preparing to tap the benefits that will offer three-quarters of Minnesota workers more benefits than they ha...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/18/minnesota-paid-family-leave-program-arriving-jan-1-viewed-as-new-kind-of-safety-net
about 1 month ago
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Two primaries take place on Tuesday that will set the stage for January elections to fill two legislative vacancies. Should DFLers win both, the House will be back to a 67-67 party tie when the Legislature resumes in February.
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Primaries to set special election ballots for Minnesota House seats in St. Paul, Woodbury
The results set the ballots for a pair of January special general elections that will bring the Minnesota House back to its full capacity.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/16/special-election-ballots-set-for-minnesota-house-seats-in-st-paul-woodbury
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āReminded of what weāve lostā: Hortman tribute will be reminder to deescalate Capitol rhetoric
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āReminded of what weāve lostā: Hortman tribute will be reminder to deescalate Capitol rhetoric
A display outside the Minnesota House of Representatives and at the late House DFL Leader Melissa Hortmanās desk cropped up in the wake of her assassination. Legislative leaders have decided it should...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/12/tribute-to-melissa-hortman-in-house-chamber-will-serve-as-rhetoric-reminder-for-lawmakers
about 1 month ago
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State economic forecast shows near-term surplus, long-term deficit that is smaller than before
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State economic forecast shows near-term surplus, long-term deficit that is smaller than before
State finance officials say lawmakers will have about $2.5 billion at their disposal next year but also have to guard against a $3 billion shortfall years into the future.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/04/new-minnesota-economic-forecast-will-dictate-scope-of-2026-session
about 1 month ago
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Lawmakers react to Trump comments about Somali immigrants, ICE confirms arrests
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Lawmakers react to Trump comments about Somali immigrants, ICE confirms arrests
Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday sharply criticized President Donald Trumpās recent disparaging statements about Somali immigrants, calling the remarks āvile, racist lies and slander towards our fellow Minne...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/04/walz-criticizes-trump-remarks-somali-immigrants-immigration-crackdown
about 1 month ago
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Using anti-fraud powers, Minnesota DHS sets 2-year ban on new group home licensesĀ
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Using anti-fraud powers, Minnesota DHS sets 2-year ban on new group home licenses
Minnesota Human Services Department officials ordered the moratorium using a new state law and executive order aimed at fighting fraud in state programs. Disability services advocates say they were bl...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/03/minnesota-sets-2year-ban-on-new-group-home-licenses-using-antifraud-powers
about 2 months ago
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Minnesota faces weight of Trump administration actions on multiple fronts
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Minnesota faces weight of Trump administration actions on multiple fronts
At least four federal agencies moved in quick succession to investigate or threaten Minnesota, and an immigration action began as President Donald Trump and Gov. Tim Walz tangle over whose competency ...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/02/trump-administration-comes-hard-at-minnesota-as-walz-trades-insults-with-president
about 2 months ago
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Minn. Senate leader canāt imagine ā26 session ending āwithout taking a voteā on gun restrictions
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Minn. Senate leader canāt imagine ā26 session ending āwithout taking a voteā on gun restrictions
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy says the Senate is expected to take a vote on proposals to ban assault-style weapons and add firearm restrictions next year.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/11/18/minnesota-gun-law-vote-unlikely-before-2026-session
about 2 months ago
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Water pipes, fire stations, rec centers: Billions in project requests await Minnesota lawmakers
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Water pipes, fire stations, rec centers: Billions in project requests await Minnesota lawmakers
Lawmakers are weighing which projects to include in a public construction project bill after receiving more than $6.5 billion in requests from cities, public colleges and state agencies.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/11/19/minnesota-lawmakers-confront-billions-of-dollars-in-construction-project-requests
about 2 months ago
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