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6 Minnesotans sue ICE after agents broke into their homes without judicial warrants

A half dozen Minnesotans sued Immigration and Customs Enforcement Thursday after masked agents broke into their homes without judicial warrants. Meanwhile, results from Minnesota Chippewa Tribe primary elections held Tuesday are now certified for most member nations.
by Phineas Pope

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Allina Health union agreement reached; Minnesota's unemployment rate higher than nation's

After more than two years of negotiations... a union representing more than 600 doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners at Allina Health clinics has reached a tentative first contract agreement. And for the first time since May of 2007, Minnesota's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate ticked up higher than the nation's.
by Elena See

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Federal government seeks to detain Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad, again

The federal government has signaled that it is seeking to detain 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father Adrian Conejo Arias once again, according to their lawyer. A Department of Justice attorney filed a notice of appeal Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas San Antonio Division. Earlier this year, a judge granted a habeas corpus petition freeing the father and son from a detention center there.
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George Floyd Square open houses to provide update on projects

It may be April Fools’ Day', but the weather forecast for Minnesota is no joke -- with a mix of rain, sleet, ice and snow expected from tonight through tomorrow. And the city of Minneapolis will hold two open houses later this month, to provide an update on construction projects slated to begin in June at George Floyd Square.
by Elena See

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Thousands of Minnesotans expected to lose SNAP benefits starting as soon as Wednesday

When Minnesota lawmakers return from recess next week, one item before them will be a bill proposing new regulations for mobile home parks. Meanwhile, thousands of Minnesotans are expected to lose their SNAP benefits starting as soon as Wednesday due to stricter work and eligibility requirements.
by Phineas Pope

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Bemidji school board delays closing school; Fargo appoints interim police chief

Amid public backlash, the Bemidji School board stalled on efforts to close an elementary school where 70 percent of students are Native American. And the City of Fargo has appointed an interim police chief to replace retiring Chief Dave Zibolksi.
by Elena See

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Fewer than one-quarter arrested in ICE surge had a criminal conviction on their record, new data shows

About 3,800 Minnesota residents were arrested during the federal government’s surge into the state this winter. Federal officials said in public statements during the surge that they were targeting the “worst of the worst.” The new data shows that fewer than one-quarter of those arrested had a criminal conviction on their record.
by Phineas Pope

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HCMC financial troubles; Hennepin County Sheriff's Office over budget

A top legislative leader says Minnesota lawmakers need to provide a rescue package this year for Hennepin County Medical Center. And the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office came in close to $15.5 million dollars over budget in 2025.
by Emily Reese

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Minneapolis city council member working to rename city’s Cesar Chavez Avenue

A Minneapolis city council member says she's working to rename the city’s Cesar Chavez Avenue after recent reports that the labor movement leader sexually abused women and girls. Meanwhile, The U.S. Department of Agriculture canceled most funding for a $300 million program designed to help underserved farmers access land nationwide. That affected three projects active in Minnesota.
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Tens of thousands expected for No Kings national flagship rally in St. Paul

Organizers expect millions of people will take part in "No Kings" rallies around the world Saturday to protest the Trump administration. About 100 events are planned in Minnesota alone, with the national flagship event taking place in St. Paul at the State Capitol. A proposed new training center for Minneapolis police and emergency personnel is now delayed after the city council voted Thursday to postpone a decision on funding.
by Emily Reese

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