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Judge expects to rule soon on order compelling ICE to retain evidence in Pretti's killing
The state of Minnesota argued in federal court Monday that a judge should extend a temporary restraining order that prohibits the federal government from destroying or altering evidence tied to the killing of a Minneapolis man by federal agents over the weekend. 
Hennepin Healthcare cuts 100 positions and 5 medical programs
The system is also confronting a projected $100 million loss in uncompensated care and a $1.7 billion reduction in Medicaid revenue over the next 10 years. 
Walz says Trump pledged to ‘do things differently’ on ICE surge
“Whether it was morality or bad optics and poll numbers, whatever has happened here there’s a definite change of tone” since Saturday’s killing of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis, Gov. Tim Walz told MPR News host Clay Masters Monday afternoon.
University of Minnesota, Fairview and M Physicians reach agreement for medical school
The agreement comes after the three parties entered mediation last month with the Minnesota Attorney General’s office following weeks of uncertainty regarding funding for the state’s largest medical school.
Federal agents deploy tear gas after protest, vandalism at Minneapolis hotel
Minneapolis police and the state Department of Public Safety say their officers were trying to de-escalate the situation when federal agents arrived without communication and deployed chemical munitions.
Minn. Supreme Court affirms approval of ‘dealer assist’ electronic card games at racetrack casino
The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld the Minnesota Racing Commission’s approval of additional “dealer assist” electronic table games despite a legal challenge from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.
Special election for State Representative District 47A
The special election for District 47A takes place on Tuesday, Jan. 27. The seat became vacant after Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger decided to run for state Senate. The candidate running for the special election for State Representative District 47A is DFLer Shelley Buck.
Special election for State Representative District 64A
The special election for District 64A takes place on Tuesday, Jan. 27. St. Paul mayor-elect Kaohly Her previously held the role as state representative for the area.
Judge set to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after fatal shootings
A federal judge is set to hear arguments Monday on whether to pause an immigration crackdown in Minnesota. This follows the fatal shootings of two people by government officers. The state and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul sued the Department of Homeland Security two weeks ago.