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Former Sen. Justin Eichorn released to a halfway house as federal criminal case proceeds

Former Sen. Justin Eichorn released to a halfway house as federal criminal case proceeds

Justin Eichorn, who faces a federal charge of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor, was released from jail and will move to a halfway house in Duluth under several conditions, a judge ruled Wednesday.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesota Supreme Court allows recently incarcerated to serve on juries

Minnesota Supreme Court allows recently incarcerated to serve on juries

Minnesotans who are on probation or supervised release for felony convictions will soon be allowed to serve on juries, following a recent decision by the Minnesota Supreme Court. The move follows a 2023 state law that allows people recently freed from prison to vote, even if they are not finished with the supervised release portions of their sentences.
by Matt Sepic

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Out to Lunch: Lindsay Whalen is ready to have joy back in basketball

Out to Lunch: Lindsay Whalen is ready to have joy back in basketball

Lindsay Whalen was off the court for 18 months after her departure as head coach of the Gopher's Women's basketball team. When she went out to lunch with MPR News host Nina Moini, Whalen said it was a much-needed break, but that she's excited to be part of a team again.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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What to know now about measles in Minnesota after one case confirmed in state resident

What to know now about measles in Minnesota after one case confirmed in state resident

A person not infectious in Minnesota may have exposed people while traveling in Washington, D.C. The state health department says the person was vaccinated but still advises vaccines protect most people from measles.
by Erica Zurek

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Trump will announce auto tariffs at a White House news conference

Trump will announce auto tariffs at a White House news conference

President Donald Trump will announce tariffs on auto imports, a move the White Houses claims would foster domestic manufacturing that could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains.
by The Associated Press

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Stunning end to a long career: North Minneapolis charter school names interim leader after firing founder

Stunning end to a long career: North Minneapolis charter school names interim leader after firing founder

Harvest Best founder Eric Mahmoud was seen as a visionary for helping Black students at the north Minneapolis school. Firing him was “not a decision that came easily,” a board member says. The board named an interim leader this week.
by Becky Z. Dernbach

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What we know about Minnesota’s government employee return to office plan

What we know about Minnesota’s government employee return to office plan

Gov. Tim Walz has directed workers to report to offices or job sites at least 50 percent of the time beginning in June. Employee unions are pushing back.
by Dana Ferguson, Clay Masters and Peter Cox

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What’s next for sluggish Minnesota mail after USPS postmaster general’s resignation?

What’s next for sluggish Minnesota mail after USPS postmaster general’s resignation?

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Wednesday to talk about the future of USPS following Louis DeJoy’s departure and under the Trump administration.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments

Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments

Federal health officials said Tuesday they are pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for local public health departments and other health organizations throughout the nation. Minnesota stands to lose $226 million.
by The Associated Press and Erica Zurek

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