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Minnesota Supreme Court overturns murder conviction after finding cell phone location warrant was too broad

The Minnesota Supreme Court overturned a man's murder conviction after finding that a police search for cell phone location data was too broad. Meanwhile, the Minneapolis City Council is considering a proposal that would change how landlords screen tenants by specifically limiting questions about immigration status.
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Walz impeachment proceedings voted down; Walz in Rochester

A House committee voted down an effort today to initiate impeachment proceedings against two DFL officials. Republicans proposed starting impeachment proceedings against Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison. They said the pair didn't do enough to combat fraud in state programs.
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Proposal to boost state funding to schools for safety measures stall in House committee

A proposal to boost state funding to schools for safety measures stalled in a House committee Tuesday. The broad school safety package would direct state funding to public and private schools intended to bolster security. Meanwhile, Wednesday is the deadline to file your taxes — but if you haven't finished filing, you have options.
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Gov. Walz calls on feds to release $240 million in Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota

The federal government is still withholding more than $240 million in Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota, despite approving the state’s plan to address fraud concerns. Gov. Tim Walz says the funds should now be released. Thunderstorms, hail and at least one tornado scoured southern Minnesota last night.
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Monday storms bring tornado touchdown in Amboy, hail across southern Minnesota

A severe storm system bombarded southern Minnesota with hail Monday. A Burnsville woman could die if she's not freed from immigration detention soon. And friends and family of a Wisconsin man who was shot and killed last week by a Superior police officer are speaking out against the death.
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Spring Lake Park district cancels school after cyberattack

Spring Lake Park schools were closed Monday after a cyberattack, according to an announcement from the district. In a notice on its website, the district says an outside actor gained access to some internal systems. Financial relief for small businesses affected by the federal immigration enforcement surge remains in the mix at the Legislature.
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Minnesota lawmakers consider decriminalizing psychedelic mushrooms

An Edina man is expected to plead guilty Monday to federal charges of ripping off COVID-era business relief programs. Meanwhile, Minnesota lawmakers are considering decriminalizing psilocybin, also known as psychedelic mushrooms.
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Winona County systems remain offline; Frey says he'll veto Council vote on community safety commissioner

Winona County officials say some of its computer systems remain offline as they work to restore services following a cyberattack earlier this week. And the Minneapolis City Council voted yesterday against reappointing Todd Barnette as the city's community safety commissioner. Mayor Jacob Frey says he'll veto that and keep Barnette in that role.
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Citizenship oath ceremonies for immigrants have dropped from 4 a month to just 1

Lawmakers on Thursday held a hearing on a bill meant to make grooming a felony. Meanwhile, for many immigrants in Minnesota, the final step to becoming a U.S. citizen is taking longer than expected. Oath ceremonies have dropped from about four a month to just one.
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Winona County cyberattack is a growing trend of cybercriminals targeting local governments

Winona County is still working to recover from a cyberattack on their IT network this week. The attack is part of a growing trend of cybercriminals targeting local governments. A federal judge today dissolved a temporary injunction barring federal agents from retaliating against people observing ICE activities.
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