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A look at how Minnesota child care centers receive federal funding
The federal government pause on child care funding could be detrimental to families and centers who rely on it. An industry leader says the process to disperse the money is thorough, but she’s open to changes to make sure that money gets in the hands of families who need it most.
Dozens of immigrants detained by ICE going to court to request release 
ICE has released the names of a fraction of the more than 670 it has reported to have arrested during the immigration enforcement sweep that began Dec. 1. An MPR News analysis of federal court records provides a clue as to the fate of some of the detainees in an immigration system that is increasingly opaque. 
Minnesota Republican tries to quash conspiracy theories fueled by fraud probe
Some people have taken to social media to opine that Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman's assassination is somehow connected to the fraud scandal. That's led some Minnesota Republicans, including state Sen. Julia Coleman, to spend the last few days debunking the conspiracy theory.
Remembering notable Minnesotans who died in 2025
From a Vikings legend to a National Geographic photographer and an inspiration for “A League of Their Own,” several notable Minnesotans died in 2025. Here’s a list.
Emmer calls for deportation of Somali Americans tied to fraud
The Republican representative from Minnesota also said naturalized U.S. citizens who committed fraud should have their citizenship revoked — even if that would require changing the law.
2025 in photos: MPR News’ top shots from its staff and freelance photojournalists
Each year, MPR News’ freelance and staff photographers capture moments of celebration, protest, grief and resilience. See highlights from the past year and get the perspectives of the visual journalists who captured these images.