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Field of dreams? DFL looks to regain a footing in Minnesota farm country the party ceded to GOP

9:00 AM

Election 2026

The DFL is attempting to win back rural voters that once exemplified the "Farmer" in the party's name. Candidates with farming backgrounds and local organizers in rural areas are trying to make that happen. It’ll be an uphill battle.

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Provider trade group alleges intentional dismantling of social services program
9:00 AM
Health
Minnesotans can live and receive care directly in their provider’s home. A lawsuit says a reimbursement rate change is gutting that program.
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Ramsey County Attorney confirms six murder convictions after medical examiner criticized
Updated at 3:20 PM
Crime, Law and Justice
The Ramsey County Attorney's Office has determined six of seven murder cases should be upheld. They were subjected to extensive review after the testimony of the former county medical examiner was questioned.
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Minnesota Star Tribune eliminates 24 union jobs, primarily in newsroom
9:00 AM
Media
About 175 employees remain in the newsroom, according to spokesperson Chris Iles. The company announced layoffs and buyouts for additional employees earlier in June.
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History of Native American women leaders in the Twin Cities told in new book
9:00 AM
Native News
A new book dives into the history of Native American women in leadership and the organizations they helped build in the Twin Cities. Authors Audrey Thayer and Colette Hyman will speak at Milkweed Books in Minneapolis on Wednesday night.
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After subpoenas tossed, Walz seeks to turn tables on Trump administration in records demands
3:51 PM
Immigration enforcement in Minnesota
A records battle between President Donald Trump’s administration and Gov. Tim Walz took a fresh turn when Minnesota’s leader pushed for documents he argues would prove he was targeted for political retribution.
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Inver Grove Heights meeting erupts into shouts after data center moratorium delayed
5:39 PM
Data centers in Minnesota
The city council was scheduled to have a final reading of a one-year moratorium on data center construction. But council members decided to recess the meeting until Friday to consider new information.
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