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Many services grind to a halt as federal government shuts down

Many services grind to a halt as federal government shuts down

Much of the federal government is now shut down after Republicans and Democrats in the Senate failed to agree on a funding plan to keep the government open.
by Sam Gringlas, Elena Moore and Lexie Schapitl

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Community leaders call for further investigation after Minneapolis mosque fire ruled accidental

Community leaders call for further investigation after Minneapolis mosque fire ruled accidental

While Minneapolis Fire Department officials ruled a Monday evening fire at Alhikma Islamic Center accidental, community leaders are calling for further investigation into what led to the blaze.
by Jon Collins

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Lou Nanne, voice of Minnesota high school hockey tournament, inducted into Broadcasters Hall of Fame

Lou Nanne, voice of Minnesota high school hockey tournament, inducted into Broadcasters Hall of Fame

Ahead of Tuesday’s ceremony, Lou Nanne joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer from his Florida home via Zoom to reflect on his 60 years behind the microphone.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Feds say Minnesota’s trans athlete policy violates civil rights law

Feds say Minnesota’s trans athlete policy violates civil rights law

The Trump administration on Tuesday said it concluded that a Minnesota policy letting transgender student athletes compete on teams consistent with their gender identity is a civil rights violation. The issue seems likely to be settled in court.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Trump administration uses taxpayer dollars to blame Democrats for government shutdown

Trump administration uses taxpayer dollars to blame Democrats for government shutdown

Federal employees across the government reported seeing similar messages. Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.
by Shannon Bond, Jenna McLaughlin and Stephen Fowler

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Vigil in Bemidji remembers dedicated Indigenous leader, honors boarding school impacts

Vigil in Bemidji remembers dedicated Indigenous leader, honors boarding school impacts

Native community members in Bemidji will gather Tuesday evening to honor those impacted by boarding and residential schools and to pay tribute to a community leader whose advocacy will be remembered. 
by Chandra Colvin

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Napheesa Collier tells of private chat with Engelbert that she said exposed a problematic leader

Napheesa Collier tells of private chat with Engelbert that she said exposed a problematic leader

Napheesa Collier delivered a blistering assessment of the WNBA and its commissioner as she sat in front of the media with a prepared statement and disclosed private conversations she said she had with Cathy Engelbert that portrayed her as a leader who lacks accountability.
by The Associated Press

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State DFL stands firm on its retraction of Minneapolis mayoral endorsement

State DFL stands firm on its retraction of Minneapolis mayoral endorsement

A statewide DFL committee pulled an endorsement for candidate Omar Fateh last month after it found the Minneapolis convention used “a flawed electronic voting system.” The Minneapolis DFL lost its appeal of that decision Monday.
by Megan Burks

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Minnesota leaders take spat public as they tussle over special session on gun violence prevention

Minnesota leaders take spat public as they tussle over special session on gun violence prevention

More than a month after a shooting killed two children and injured more at a Minneapolis Catholic church, state lawmakers are struggling to come to consensus on an agenda to head off gun violence and to shore up school safety.
by Peter Cox and Dana Ferguson

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