More than 440,000 Minnesotans will lose their SNAP benefits soon
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The federal government shutdown could mean more than 440,000 Minnesotans will lose their SNAP food assistance benefits in a matter of days. That loss also will hurt the more than 3,600 retailers across the state that accept SNAP, including grocery stores, convenience marts and farmers markets. Officials say every dollar in SNAP benefits generates up to $1.50 in local economic activity.
Minnesota is preparing to lay off around 100 state health workers amid the government shutdown. The Minnesota Association of Professional employees union says notices are going out Thursday at the health department with layoffs of workers in the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program.
Eleven people were arrested in a sit-in at Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's office on Tuesday. They stayed in the building several hours after closing and were arrested around midnight for trespassing. Protesters are asking Frey to enact several policies strengthening the city's separation ordinance which bars local police from collaborating with federal immigration enforcement. They want a citywide ban on law enforcement officers wearing face coverings and arrests of federal officers who break that rule.
The University of Minnesota no longer will host high school commencement ceremonies on its Twin Cities campus. The U of M contacted high schools around Minnesota, saying the changes will go into effect in the spring. The move comes after a shooting took place at Wayzata High School's graduation in May.
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A St. Paul man is facing felony charges in connection with a summer vandalism spree that targeted homes and businesses with Pride flags.
The Minnesota Twins are turning to Derek Shelton to be their next manager. Shelton was the Twins' bench coach in 2018 and 2019 before being hired to manage the Pittsburgh Pirates. In five-plus seasons as Pittsburgh's manager, Shelton's teams did not qualify for the playoffs. The Twins fired Rocco Baldelli after the Twins lost 92 games last season.
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