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State Rep. Feist won't seek reelection

State Rep. Sandra Feist announced today that she'll leave the Legislature when her term runs out next year. And it's open enrollment season for many people who get health insurance through their employer. A recent survey found the average cost per employee will go up 7 percent.
by Elena See

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Officials denounce ICE detainment of Northfield man. Food shelves still worry about demand after shutdown

Local officials are denouncing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement over the detention of a Northfield man who, according to court records, has no criminal history. And the demand for food assistance continues even with the restoration of SNAP benefits last week.
by Emily Bright

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New DFL Congressional candidate; Roof Depot deadline

A DFL state lawmaker is running for Congress in an attempt to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach in a district representing a wide swath of western Minnesota. And Minneapolis climate advocates face a Monday deadline to complete the purchase of a site for an urban farm project... and they're short several million dollars.
by Emily Reese

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Property taxes in Minnesota; Anoka County deputy assault

Property owners across Minnesota could be asked to come up with nearly one billion dollars more for city, county and other local government operations. Minnesota police groups say a judge set bail far too low for a man accused of assaulting an Anoka County sheriff’s deputy.
by Emily Reese

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Bill to end the federal government shutdown is passed; Minnesota Reps. voted with their parties

Minnesota lawmakers voted with their parties on the bill to end the federal government shutdown. The U.S. House passed the bill last night that replenishes government funds for agencies shut for more than seven weeks. Republicans Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach, Brad Finstad and Pete Stauber backed the bill. Democrats Angie Craig, Betty McCollum, Kelly Morrison and Ilhan Omar voted against.
by Phil Picardi

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Vance Boelter case; Fraud audit contract will cost Minnesota $2.3M

Federal prosecutors said today that they're still deciding whether to seek the death penalty against the man accused of killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. A one-year contract between a key Minnesota agency and a consulting firm will cost the state $2.3 million.
by Emily Reese

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An independent evaluator will review the law enforcement response to June lawmaker shooting

An independent evaluator will spend the next several months reviewing the law enforcement response to the shootings of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. Several law enforcement agencies in the state requested the review and said they want analysis of what worked, and what they could have done better.
by Phil Picardi

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Food pantry network for veterans; Minnesota binary trigger ban goes through the courts

Veterans and their families in Minnesota who are experiencing hunger will get food support from the state. And a Ramsey County judge won't let Minnesota keep a binary trigger ban in effect as a case challenging goes through appeals.
by Emily Reese

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