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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.
by Phineas Pope

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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.
by Emily Reese

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Man involved with Feeding Our Future fraud gets 3 years in prison

A man who operated a banquet hall that was a key part of the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme is heading to prison for more than three years. Meanwhile, Minnesota’s Immigrant Rapid Response Fund is wrapping up its emergency phase after deploying about $12 million to organizations statewide.
by Phineas Pope

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Winona County cyberattack; Minnesota mayors at the Capitol

The Minnesota National Guard is assisting officials in Winona County as they respond to a cyberattack. And Minnesota mayors were at the state Capitol today asking for money to help businesses recover from the immigration agent surge.

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Minnesota's electrical grid is in the midst of a massive expansion

Foster youth advocates will testify Wednesday in support of a bill protecting Supplemental Security Income and Survivor Benefits for those in the foster care system. Meanwhile, Minnesota's electrical grid is in the midst of a massive expansion.
by Phineas Pope

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Minnesota Medicaid update; Legislators back in session

A federal judge has declined to stop the Trump administration from halting more than $240 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota.
by Emily Reese

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Defendant in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme avoids prison after cooperating with investigators

The Legislature returns Tuesday after a weeklong break. Meanwhile, the first defendant in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme to admit his involvement is avoiding prison because of his cooperation with investigators.
by Phineas Pope

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Twin Cities schools back to in-person classes; Minnesota's chief justice is retiring

Some Twin Cities school districts that offered virtual learning during increased federal immigration enforcement operation are bringing students back to in-person classes today. Minnesota's top judge is retiring in September. Chief Justice Natalie Hudson's planned departure gives Gov. Tim Walz one more major appointment to the Supreme Court.
by Emily Reese

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Trump administration closing globally recognized Grand Rapids forest research center

The Trump administration is closing a globally recognized forest research center in Grand Rapids. The Forest Service is moving its headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City. It's also shuttering more than 50 research facilities around the country, including an office in Grand Rapids.
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St. Paul officials say they are investigating police actions during a November ICE raid

Winter continues to make an April comeback across much of Minnesota -- with another storm taking aim at the region from today through late tomorrow. It’ll bring rain and a few thunderstorms to the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota this evening. And St. Paul officials say an investigation into police actions during a November immigration operation is still underway.
by Elena See

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