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Trump’s about-face in Minnesota after Pretti’s death is latest in pattern of sudden shifts
President Donald Trump is taking a more conciliatory approach with Democratic leaders in Minnesota. This change follows the second fatal shooting there by federal agents this month. The incident has raised doubts about the administration's aggressive deportation tactics — including from some Republicans.
Minnesota House gains 2 DFL members after special election wins restore tie
The Minnesota House is politically split down the middle again after special elections in a pair of races Tuesday that Democrats won. The House will have 67 Democrats and 67 Republicans when the session convenes in February.
In the wake of Alex Pretti's death, Congress appears on track for a partial shutdown
Senate Democrats say they are unwilling to fund the Department of Homeland Security without major reforms, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown at the end of this week.
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.