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Friday the 13th snowstorm slams Minnesota with howling winds, blizzard conditions; another storm arrives this weekend
A powerful late-winter storm slashed Minnesota with howling winds and blizzard conditions on Friday the 13th — with an even more intense sequel on tap for the weekend.
Minneapolis tenant groups urge council to override Frey veto on eviction timeline extension
Tenant advocates want Minneapolis leaders to override Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of a plan to extend eviction notices to 60 days, saying renters hurt by immigration enforcement need more time to pay.
Drone sightings drove surveillance fears as ICE surged in Minnesota
Some Minneapolis residents who took to the streets to document U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids believe federal authorities used drones to record and intimidate them. Despite laws governing drone use, finding a definitive answer is unlikely.
Minnesota winter storm prompts school delays, closings on Friday
With winter storm and blizzard warnings in effect for northern Minnesota through Friday morning, some schools and colleges have announced changes to their plans for the day.
Federal judge hears arguments in lawsuit over federal Medicaid funding halt
A federal judge in St. Paul heard arguments Thursday from the state of Minnesota and the Trump administration over a halt of $259 million in Medicaid payments to the state.
Former federal prosecutor Julie Le announces campaign for Minnesota congressional seat
A former federal prosecutor who drew attention during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota when she told a judge she hated her job now says she is running for Congress. Julie Le is running as a Democrat in Minnesota’s 5th District — the seat held by Democrat Ilhan Omar.