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A federal judge in Minneapolis will consider whether to order the government to turn over more investigative documents tied to the Minnesota 15 conspiracy case. 15 Minnesota residents are charged by the federal government with conspiracy for their anti-ICE activism. 

Defendants want the federal government to release more evidence, including correspondence between officials that they believe could show whether the charges are politically motivated.

refused to order Gov. Greg Abbott to extradite an ICE agent

 charged with shooting and wounding a man in Minneapolis. The shooting happened during the Trump Administration's Minnesota immigration operation. Christian Castro is charged with shooting a Venezuelan man in January.

Democratic-led states fighting a United States Postal Service rule change that could complicate voting by mail

. A new lawsuit aims to keep the USPS from limiting delivery of mail ballots to voters on a pre-approved list supplied by their state. Some states object to sharing data with the Postal Service or other federal agencies.

On Thursday, Minneapolis marks one year since the shooting at Annunciation Church and School, with a day of service and remembrance in Pearl Park. One year ago, a shooter injured 29 people with gunfire, killing two children. The Annunciation community is asking churches to ring their bells at 8:26 a.m. and for community members to place two lights in their windows in memory of Harper Moyski and Fletcher Merkel.

A federal judge hearing a challenge to Minnesota’s new ban on AI nudification technology has signaled a ruling on a possible injunction will come within weeks. The ban prohibits AI platforms from generating nude photos of people. 

Get ready for Sweet Martha’s Cookies, crop art, Grandstand shows and all the rest — the 

Right-leaning groups say MN 15 prosecution violates free speech of anti-ICE activists

Judge denies Minnesota bid to extradite ICE officer from Texas, paving way for his release

Democratic-led states renew challenge to Trump plans to restrict mail-in voting

Thousands head to the Minnesota State Fair this morning for opening day

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A federal judge in Minneapolis will consider whether to order the government to turn over more investigative documents tied to the Minnesota 15 conspiracy case. Meanwhile, Minneapolis marks one year since the shooting at Annunciation Church and School with a day of service and remembrance in Pearl Park.

Minneapolis marks 1 year since shooting at Annunciation Church and School with a day of service, remembrance

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