SNAP program could run out of money by next month, affecting food security for thousands of Minnesotans

Nearly half a million Minnesotans who rely on the supplemental nutrition assistance program to buy food may be affected by the federal government shutdown as soon as next month.

The city of Minneapolis has made the rare move of not covering the legal expenses of a former police officer in an excessive force lawsuit.

Metro Transit has announced plans to increase security at several transit stations including the Warehouse District and Nicollet Mall stations. Metro Transit currently employs supplemental security at nine locations.

Two people were hurt — one seriously — when a crash sent two vehicles into the path of a moving train early Wednesday in Minneapolis. It happened on the city's northeast side at a rail crossing on Central Avenue near Columbia Parkway. Police say a northbound SUV was stopped for a passing train when it was rear-ended by a second SUV, sending both vehicles into the train. Both vehicles were heavily damaged. The driver of the second vehicle suffered life-threatening injuries.

State Rep. Kelly Moller is stepping down at the end of her term next year. The DFLer, in her fourth term, represents the northeast metro and co-chairs the House Public Safety and Ethics Committees. All 201 legislative seats are on next year's ballot.

The stage adaptation of “Purple Rain” begins performances tonight in Minneapolis.

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