Over 440,000 Minnesotans get help paying for groceries each month through the federal program. MPR News looks at how the federal shutdown impacts them — and the state.
The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to block a judge’s order to distribute November’s full SNAP benefits during a U.S. government shutdown. A U.S. district judge had given the administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Farmers’ Almanac said Thursday that its 2026 edition will be its last, citing the growing financial challenges of producing and distributing the book in today’s “chaotic media environment.”
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations. Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Canadian record producer and songwriter Cirkut follow Lamar with seven nominations each announced Friday.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is among 40 major airports in the U.S. targeted for the fight cutbacks. The FAA said the cuts are needed for safety reasons, amid air traffic control staffing shortages.
Nikolaj Ehlers scored 46 seconds into the second period and goalie Frederik Andersen overcame a poor start to stop the final 18 shots he faced as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3.
A federal appeals court panel ruled Thursday that managers of a Twin Cities Home Depot did nothing illegal when they banned an employee from wearing a Black Lives Matter slogan on their uniform.
Lt. Cmdr. Melissa de Vera recently received a 2025 Arthur S. Flemming Award, which honors federal employees whose achievements in science and leadership have benefited the nation.
Immersive light shows, symphonic rap, murder mysteries and a hometown folk revival — this week’s picks span from a glowing Basilica to backroom guitars.
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