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Trump's new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases

Trump's new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases

The new Justice Department leadership has put a freeze on civil rights litigation, and suggested it may reconsider police reform agreements negotiated by the Biden administration. That's according to two memos obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul City Council approves charter change to allow administrative fines

St. Paul City Council approves charter change to allow administrative fines

The St. Paul City Council on Wednesday voted to amend the city’s charter to allow it to impose fines for ordinance violations. It was one of few large cities in Minnesota that didn’t already have that power.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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‘Emilia Pérez’ leads Oscar nominations with 13, setting record for a non-English language film

‘Emilia Pérez’ leads Oscar nominations with 13, setting record for a non-English language film

An embattled movie industry has lined up behind the Netflix narco-musical about transgender identity “Emilia Pérez” in Oscar nominations Thursday. Another musical — “Wicked,” the smash Broadway adaptation — came away with nearly as many nominations.
by The Associated Press

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Swords scores 23, Olson adds 19 as freshmen lead No. 24 Michigan women past No. 23 Minnesota 70-65

Swords scores 23, Olson adds 19 as freshmen lead No. 24 Michigan women past No. 23 Minnesota 70-65

Freshman Syla Swords scored 23 points, eight in the fourth quarter, and No. 24 Michigan edged No. 23 Minnesota 70-65. Olivia Olson, a freshman from New Hope, Minnesota, added 19 points for the Wolverines, including a jumper to open the fourth quarter that gave them a 55-53 lead. 
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Jaden McDaniels goes for career-high 27 points as Wolves outlast Mavs 115-114

Jaden McDaniels goes for career-high 27 points as Wolves outlast Mavs 115-114

Jaden McDaniels scored a career-high 27 points, including the clinching free throw with 3 seconds to play, and Anthony Edwards added 21 as the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 115-114.
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Trump calls DEI programs ‘illegal’ and ‘immoral.’ Here’s how he’s ending them

Trump calls DEI programs ‘illegal’ and ‘immoral.’ Here’s how he’s ending them

President Donald Trump has issued sweeping executive actions swiftly ending diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs within the federal government. Already, the work is underway.
by Andrea Hsu

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State Supreme Court weighs what to do about ‘dysfunctional’ Minnesota House

State Supreme Court weighs what to do about ‘dysfunctional’ Minnesota House

The high court heard oral arguments Thursday over the temporary control of the Minnesota House. “This is a highly unusual situation we find ourselves in,” Justice Anne McKeig said during early questioning of attorneys.
by Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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‘The chamber that chose cooperation’: Minnesota Senate sees smoother sailing under temporary tie

‘The chamber that chose cooperation’: Minnesota Senate sees smoother sailing under temporary tie

Unlike the Minnesota House, the Senate has kicked off a relatively low-key — and so far productive — session. But just below the surface of all this collegiality is tension over policies and oversight from the days of the DFL trifecta.
by Catharine Richert

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