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Thousands of Minnesotans in limbo as government shutdown threatens food and family aid
If the government shutdown continues into November, federal officials have told states that funding for SNAP benefits will run out. That means more than 440,000 Minnesotans might not receive federal food aid and will struggle even more to feed their families.
Court backs Minneapolis in denying legal expenses to ex-cop in chokehold suit
Minneapolis won’t cover legal costs for a former police officer accused of excessive force after the state Court of Appeals upheld the city’s decision not to indemnify him.
Tim Walz and Tom Emmer can’t stop maligning the other. Is Minnesota worse off for it?
Minnesota’s top Democrat and top Republican take frequent rhetorical jabs at one another although they’re not running against one another. The spat could have negative consequences for the people they jointly represent.
The musical ‘Purple Rain’ begins preview performances Oct. 16. Here’s what you need to know
Prince’s hometown takes center stage as Minneapolis hosts the world premiere of “Purple Rain,” a new stage adaptation of the 1984 film that will serve as both a local homecoming and a pre-Broadway launch.
Minnesota's hotels, entertainment, restaurants seeing lower profits, new survey suggests
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis released the results of a new survey of Minnesota's Tourism and Hospitality sector. The results show profits were down for more than half of the businesses surveyed.