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Stories from February 4, 2025

FBI gives Justice details on employees who worked Jan. 6 cases, FBI agents sue

FBI gives Justice details on employees who worked Jan. 6 cases, FBI agents sue

The details on FBI employees comes in response to a Justice Department memo last week, asking for names of all current and former FBI personnel who worked on Jan. 6 cases or the prosecution of Hamas leaders.
by Ryan Lucas

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Tariffs could have had major effect on Minnesota farmers; Federal investigation looks into antisemitism reports at the University of Minnesota

Minnesota Farm Bureau president Dan Glessing says many people in the state's agriculture industry are relieved that President Donald Trump has paused his plan to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Those tariffs -- and any retaliatory trade measures -- could have had a major effect on Minnesota farmers. And the University of Minnesota is among five colleges under federal investigation for reports of widespread antisemitism.
by Emily Reese

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A guide to what the U.S. Education Department does (and doesn't) do

A guide to what the U.S. Education Department does (and doesn't) do

The department tracks student achievement, manages college financial aid and sends K-12 schools money to support students with disabilities and lower-income communities, among other things.
by Nicole Cohen, Jonaki Mehta, Elissa Nadworny and Cory Turner

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Minnesota nonprofits at risk after Trump threatens foreign aid cuts

Minnesota nonprofits at risk after Trump threatens foreign aid cuts

Minnesotan Karen Fredrickson has worked as a senior advisor at USAID. She spoke with MPR News host Tom Crann about the Minnesota organizations threatened by new executive orders.
by Tom Crann and Gretchen Brown

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Alleged mistreatment of migrant workers nets felony charges for Minnesota farmer

Alleged mistreatment of migrant workers nets felony charges for Minnesota farmer

A central Minnesota dairy farmer is facing felony wage theft and racketeering charges over allegations that he underpaid and threatened his immigrant workers and subjected them to unsanitary living conditions.
by Matt Sepic

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Trump says he wants the U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip

Trump says he wants the U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip

President Trump and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu met Tuesday at the White House where Trump floated the idea of the U.S. taking ownership of the Gaza Strip and redeveloping the territory.
by Deepa Shivaram

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Target is sued for 'defrauding' shareholders about DEI

Target is sued for 'defrauding' shareholders about DEI

Target has been sued for allegedly concealing the risks of its diversity and social initiatives, leading to a backlash that caused customers to flee and the stock price of the Minneapolis-based retailer to plummet.

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Before barges start moving, crews head out to measure Lake Pepin ice

Before barges start moving, crews head out to measure Lake Pepin ice

Each February, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers starts sending crews out onto the frozen Mississippi River at Lake Pepin to take ice measurements. The information helps determine when towboats and barges can start the navigation season.
by Alex Haddon

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About 10 killed at adult education center in what officials say is Sweden’s worst mass shooting

About 10 killed at adult education center in what officials say is Sweden’s worst mass shooting

About 10 people including the gunman have been killed at an adult education center in what Sweden’s prime minister called the country’s “worst mass shooting.” But a final death toll, a conclusive number of wounded and a motive hadn’t yet been determined hours later.
by The Associated Press

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New MPR radio documentary explores program bringing Minneapolis police officers, Black community members together

New MPR radio documentary explores program bringing Minneapolis police officers, Black community members together

A group of Minneapolis police officers and Black community members went on a trip to Montgomery, Alabama as part of the Police and Black Men project. MPR News host Angela Davis joined them on a recent trip.
by Nina Moini, Angela Davis and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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New mental health crisis and recovery center opens in West St. Paul, easing psychiatric bed shortage

New mental health crisis and recovery center opens in West St. Paul, easing psychiatric bed shortage

Some Minnesota patients are spending as long as two weeks in a hospital waiting for psychiatric bed placement. A new facility in West. St. Paul is hoping to ease some of those shortages.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar: Shutting down USAID is a constitutional crisis

U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar: Shutting down USAID is a constitutional crisis

The Trump administration announced Monday it intends to significantly shrink USAID and fold it into the state department. U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and other Congressional Democrats argue President Trump does not have the authority to shut it down.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Trump administration launches investigation into U of M on antisemitism reports

Trump administration launches investigation into U of M on antisemitism reports

The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday it is opening investigations into five universities – including the University of Minnesota – where the agency says “widespread antisemitism harassment” has been reported.
by Nicole Ki

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How Trump’s pledge to punish South Africa reflects Musk’s criticism of his homeland

How Trump’s pledge to punish South Africa reflects Musk’s criticism of his homeland

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will cut all funding to South Africa over what he called a massive human rights violation. It’s a move that reflects South African-born Elon Musk’s repeated claims over the years that authorities in the country he grew up in are anti-white and even encouraging the killing of white people.
by The Associated Press

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‘We’re not just playing defense’: Minnesota elected leaders push back on federal rush to end DEI

‘We’re not just playing defense’: Minnesota elected leaders push back on federal rush to end DEI

President Donald Trump has moved swiftly to erase diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in federal agencies and programs. However, elected leaders in Minnesota say they won’t scale back similar policies at the moment.
by Clay Masters

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Morning Announcements for Feb. 4

Morning Announcements for Feb. 4

Here are the morning announcements for Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.
by MPR News Staff

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David Brancaccio on rebuilding after the Los Angeles fires

David Brancaccio on rebuilding after the Los Angeles fires

The home of Marketplace host David Brancaccio was one of nearly 17,000 buildings destroyed last month in the Los Angeles fires. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with him about the challenges and costs of rebuilding.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Kings eke out 116-114 road win over Timberwolves

Kings eke out 116-114 road win over Timberwolves

DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points, and the Sacramento Kings edged the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-114 after finalizing their trade for Zach LaVine.
by The Associated Press

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Colder Tuesday with more snow developing Wednesday

Colder Tuesday with more snow developing Wednesday

It’s certainly chilly Tuesday behind Monday’s snowfall. Temperatures will be about 10 degrees below normal. More snow is on the way for Wednesday and Saturday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Power dynamic shifts to DFL in Minnesota Senate by one seat

The Minnesota Senate is back to a 34-33 split after a Democrat was sworn into office Monday.  Some Minnesota businesses — including restaurants — were closed Monday in support of a nationwide movement aimed at demonstrating the importance of immigration.  Organizers called it A Day Without Immigrants.
by Phil Picardi

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‘Beyond betrayal.’ Venezuelans in Florida are angry at Trump immigration policy

‘Beyond betrayal.’ Venezuelans in Florida are angry at Trump immigration policy

Trump's decision to remove Temporary Protected Status means more than 500,000 Venezuelans may be forced to leave the U.S. Venezuelan Americans, many of whom voted for Trump, call it a betrayal.
by Greg Allen

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Owl ‘irruption’ brings joy for birders, concerns for owls in northeast Minnesota

Owl ‘irruption’ brings joy for birders, concerns for owls in northeast Minnesota

An uncommon owl “irruption” has brought large numbers of owls to northeast Minnesota, and also brought a ton of tourists and birders flocking to see them. Several owls have been killed and injured by vehicles.
by Dan Kraker

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‘This Is Fine’ meme-inspired portrait and other works by Minneapolis artist Russ White

‘This Is Fine’ meme-inspired portrait and other works by Minneapolis artist Russ White

Minneapolis artist Russ White, known for his bright, photo-realist portraits of Minnesota locals, presents “Sitters,” a series of eight acrylic and digital collage paintings at Gallery 120 in Inver Grove Heights that explores complex beauty and themes of abundance.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Cannabis business license applications to open in February

Cannabis business license applications to open in February

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management said it will start accepting applications for business licenses in two weeks. It’s the next step in the state’s rocky launch of a legal cannabis market.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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China targets U.S. coal, gas, Google as Trump tariffs take effect

China targets U.S. coal, gas, Google as Trump tariffs take effect

Trump ordered tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico over the weekend. Canada and Mexico reached last-minute deals to pause those tariffs Monday.
by John Ruwitch

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Trump is weighing big cuts to the U.S. Education Department

Trump is weighing big cuts to the U.S. Education Department

While only Congress can shutter the department, the president is reportedly considering executive action to severely scale back its responsibilities and staffing.
by Cory Turner

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Federal judge issues restraining order blocking federal spending freeze

Federal judge issues restraining order blocking federal spending freeze

The order came in response to a memo released by the Office of Management and Budget last week directing agencies to freeze funding for federal grants and other programs.
by Elena Moore

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