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How will the federal government shutdown affect Minnesota?

How will the federal government shutdown affect Minnesota?

Congressional Democrats and Republicans couldn’t reach a spending agreement Tuesday night, which means as of Wednesday much of the federal government has shut down. Here’s what we know about how the shutdown will impact Minnesota.
by Dana Ferguson, Anna Haecherl, Dan Kraker, Lukas Levin and Ellie Roth

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Minnesota health insurance premiums will rise sharply in 2026

Minnesota health insurance premiums will rise sharply in 2026

The Minnesota Department of Commerce has released the final rates for individual and small group health insurance plans for 2026. The average premium increase on the individual market will go up 22 percent, while the small group market sees a 14 percent increase. This is the most significant rate hike since 2017.
by Erica Zurek

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Award-winning Owamni to bring Indigenous cuisine to Guthrie Theater

Award-winning Owamni to bring Indigenous cuisine to Guthrie Theater

Owamni, the James Beard Award-winning restaurant founded by chef Sean Sherman, will move in spring 2026 to the Guthrie Theater’s long-vacant riverfront restaurant space in downtown Minneapolis.
by Jacob Aloi

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Minneapolis council members advance proposal targeting problem landlords

Minneapolis council members advance proposal targeting problem landlords

Under the proposed ordinance, the city council will hold public hearings and vote on whether to renew licenses for properties that have been repeatedly flagged for violations. 
by Cari Spencer

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Community leaders call for further investigation after Minneapolis mosque fire ruled accidental

Community leaders call for further investigation after Minneapolis mosque fire ruled accidental

While Minneapolis Fire Department officials ruled a Monday evening fire at Alhikma Islamic Center accidental, community leaders are calling for further investigation into what led to the blaze.
by Jon Collins

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State DFL stands firm on its retraction of Minneapolis mayoral endorsement

State DFL stands firm on its retraction of Minneapolis mayoral endorsement

A statewide DFL committee pulled an endorsement for candidate Omar Fateh last month after it found the Minneapolis convention used “a flawed electronic voting system.” The Minneapolis DFL lost its appeal of that decision Monday.
by Megan Burks

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Minneapolis Native leader says permanent homeless encampments is 'the absolute wrong way'

Minneapolis Native leader says permanent homeless encampments is 'the absolute wrong way'

What to do with encampments — and whether to close them — has become a divisive issue in Minneapolis. Joe Hobot is the CEO and president of the American Indian Opportunities Industrialization Center joins MPR News host Nina Moini to share his perspective.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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