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'Forever chemicals' are contaminating U.S. waterways, including the Mississippi River, new report finds

PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a class of human-made chemicals found in a variety of consumer and industrial products. Meanwhile, Minnesota's corn harvest is 25 percent complete; typically, the harvest would be 33 percent done by now, according to recent U.S. Department of Agriculture data.
by Phineas Pope

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D.C. U.S. Attorney investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar

The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia said her office is investigating Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s financial disclosures. Also, some Minneapolis City Council members want to eliminate the Office of Community Safety.

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Minneapolis Public Schools leaders say they no longer recommend school closures for 2027-28 school year

After widespread public opposition and concerns from board members, Minneapolis school district leaders announced Tuesday that they no longer support closing schools on that timeline. Meanwhile, as more giant data centers are proposed in Minnesota and across the country, some local government officials are coming together to prepare for potential projects that big tech may pitch in their city next.
by Phineas Pope

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Trump endorses Michele Tafoya for Senate

President Donald Trump endorsed former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya in Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race. For Tafoya, the endorsement comes at a moment when she has aimed to paint herself as an independent voice.

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ICE agent charged with assault in alleged road rage incident may testify to move case to federal court

Hennepin County prosecutors say agent Greg Morgan Jr. pointed a gun at a couple in a vehicle that cut him off in traffic. No one was injured. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump came off the sidelines in Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race, telling an Ohio rally that voters in Minnesota should cast ballots for Republican nominee Michele Tafoya.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar's DC home searched by feds as part of a criminal probe

Agents with the Department of Homeland Security raided the Washington, D.C.-area home of Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Monday morning. Trump administration officials previously have accused Omar of immigration fraud, which she has denied.

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Law enforcement calling for regional task force to address gang violence

Over 40 law enforcement agencies met to discuss recent shootings happening across the Twin Cities metro area, which they say are linked to gang violence. Police are calling for a regional task force to put an end to gang violence. In other news, Google's proposed data center in Pine Island is opposed by many, but the local business community says the massive data center is just what the region needs.
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2nd Congressional District candidates hold contentious debate on MPR News

The two candidates for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd District held a contentious debate on MPR News Friday. And Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is nominating a 30-year-veteran to take over the city’s police department.
by Todd Melby

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Republican Congressman Brad Finstad faces off against DFL challenger Jake Johnson in debate

The candidates found some common ground during the North Mankato debate, but differed sharply on President Donald Trump's trade policy. Meanwhile, community leaders and families in the Somali community are worried a recent string of shootings involving Somali youth in Eden Prairie will add more negative focus to their community — and stereotype their children.
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