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Minnesota sues to block Trump administration’s withholding of Medicaid funds

Minnesota sues to block Trump administration’s withholding of Medicaid funds

Minnesota is suing President Donald Trump’s administration in an attempt to stop it from withholding $243 million in Medicaid spending. The lawsuit filed Monday asks a U.S. court in Minneapolis to issue a temporary restraining order to block the withholding for Medicaid, which is the health care safety net for low-income Americans. 
by The Associated Press

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ICE surge meant thousands of extra calls, canceled time off, lots of OT for MPD officers

ICE surge meant thousands of extra calls, canceled time off, lots of OT for MPD officers

The Minneapolis Police Department was scheduled to update city council members Tuesday on how the federal government’s surge into Minnesota affected public safety. However, the presentation was rescheduled to Wednesday morning.
by Jon Collins

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Minnesota investigators continue probe into north Minneapolis ICE shooting

Minnesota investigators continue probe into north Minneapolis ICE shooting

Federal authorities dropped charges against two Venezuelan men whom they initially claimed assaulted the ICE agent who shot Julio Sosa-Celis. State investigators are collecting evidence and have reviewed video of the incident.

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People line up for ice cream treats every March 1 at this Moorhead Dairy Queen. Why? It's tradition

People line up for ice cream treats every March 1 at this Moorhead Dairy Queen. Why? It's tradition

It might still be winter in Minnesota, but spring is in the air for people lined up at the Dairy Queen in Moorhead, Minnesota, for its annual opening. The event is a community tradition, no matter what the weather. 
by The Associated Press

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Republican dispute over proposed North Dakota power line reveals a divided party

Republican dispute over proposed North Dakota power line reveals a divided party

In North Dakota, a GOP district meeting that was supposed to select delegates to the Republican state convention was disrupted on Feb. 22, by several party members upset about a planned transmission line.
by Noah Bloch

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Tenant advocates say eviction filings remain steady amid ICE surge due to mutual aid

Tenant advocates say eviction filings remain steady amid ICE surge due to mutual aid

HOME Line is a nonprofit that provides free legal help and advocacy for Minnesota tenants. The organization says the ICE surge has led to the busiest time in their 30 year history, with calls for financial aid up 76 percent.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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