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Twin Cities seniors picket Blue Cross and Blue Shield over cuts to SilverSneakers gym program
Steve Brandt organized the picket and told Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer why losing access to local SilverSneakers gym benefits is such a hit to his well-being.
How many Somalis in Minnesota could be impacted by federal intervention?
Reports that the Trump administration plans to primarily target Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the Twin Cities follow a call from the president to end Temporary Protected Status for some Somali Americans. How many people could be impacted by these measures?
Minnesota budget forecast will set the stage for 2026 legislative session
Economists and leaders from the Department of Minnesota Management and Budget will offer a glimpse into how much money the state is collecting in taxes and fees — and how much it is spending on schools, public safety, health programs and other government services.
Minnesota Native groups expand efforts to protect unhoused women
The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center is working to provide culturally grounded services, including housing, at a time when need for those services is growing.
Minneapolis mayor acts to deter possible federal crackdown as Somali community braces for ICE
Mayor Jacob Frey signed an executive order that would prohibit the use of city property to stage immigration operations. The action comes as members of the Somali community in the Twin Cities report seeing an increased presence of federal immigration officials.
MyPillow's Mike Lindell files paperwork to run for Minnesota governor
Lindell is an ardent loyalist of President Donald Trump who gained attention with his efforts to fight Trump's 2020 presidential defeat. He has been successfully sued in multiple jurisdictions over his claims of election tampering.
Using anti-fraud powers, Minnesota DHS sets 2-year ban on new group home licenses 
Minnesota Human Services Department officials ordered the moratorium using a new state law and executive order aimed at fighting fraud in state programs. Disability services advocates say they were blindsided by the decision.
One week after federal operation and arrest, St. Paul family tells council member they haven't seen search warrant
On Monday evening, St. Paul City Council Vice President Hwa Jeong Kim spoke with the family of one of the men who was arrested by federal agents. She said the family has not seen an arrest warrant justifying the agents’ forced entry into the home.
Twin Cities leaders rally behind Somalis amid reports feds may target community
City leaders from Minneapolis and St. Paul stood firmly with the Twin Cities Somali community Tuesday following reports that the Trump administration plans to primarily target hundreds of Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the Twin Cities.