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Minnesota joins lawsuit to block Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship

The state of Minnesota has joined an effort to challenge the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's executive order, which seeks to overturn birthright citizenship. Separately, a trial for two Minnesota men charged in the Jan. 6 riots in Washington did not resume as scheduled Tuesday following Trump’s sweeping pardons of those who participated in the riots.
by Phil Picardi

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Minnesotans pardoned for January 6th riots; House Republicans file lawsuit over power struggle

A trial that had been underway for two Minnesota men charged in the January 6 attack did not resume as scheduled this morning after President Trump granted clemency to them and nearly 1,600 other defendants. And House Republicans have filed a response to lawsuits before the Minnesota Supreme Court over a power struggle in the Legislature.
by Emily Reese

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Cold start causes school cancellations around Minnesota. Leonard Peltier granted clemency by Biden

Tuesday starts with extreme cold warnings and many school districts canceling or delaying classes. Anoka-Hennepin, Duluth, Minneapolis, Rochester, St. Paul and Winona all closed Tuesday. And Native American activist Leonard Peltier was granted clemency Monday by former President Joe Biden in one of his final acts before leaving office. 
by Phil Picardi

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MPD union wants voice in consent decree; Dangerously cold weather

The Minneapolis police union said it wants a voice in the latest MPD reform plan. Our brief January thaw is coming to a crashing halt today, as strong northwest winds bring a blast of arctic air to Minnesota.
by Emily Reese

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Minneapolis Police Department clarifies policy on questioning immigration status. St. Paul clears encampment

With just days to go before president-elect Donald Trump returns to office with mass deportation plans, the Minneapolis Police Department has clarified its policy on questioning immigration status. And St. Paul on Thursday closed a homeless encampment where more than 40 people were living in tents near the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary.
by Phil Picardi

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Walz rolls out 2025 budget proposal; Clash in House continues

Gov. Tim Walz rolled out his proposed 2025 budget today, calling for a cut to state sales tax, a move he says will help offset increased costs from proposed federal tariffs. And Democrats in the state House of Representatives are back in their home districts, after boycotting the chamber amidst a power sharing dispute with Republicans.
by Emily Reese

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State Supreme Court to step in on House control debate, special election outcomes

The Minnesota Supreme Court says it will hear arguments on Thursday of next week, Jan. 23, in a dispute over who is running the Minnesota House. That means a standoff over House operations could remain in flux for awhile. And the court on Wednesday heard arguments in a special election case. Republicans want to delay the election, which earlier this month was scheduled for Jan. 28. 
by Phil Picardi

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Palestinian Minnesotan reacts to Biden announcing ceasefire in Gaza

President Joe Biden and other mediators say a ceasefire deal has apparently been reached in Gaza. Locally, some Palestinian Minnesotans are cautiously optimistic about the agreement, noting previous agreements have fallen apart. Minnetonka artist Ragdha Skeik says she was able to speak with her family members in Gaza and Egypt this morning.
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Drama at the Capitol as DFLers stay away. Judge will soon decide on Sen. Mitchell's motion to delay trial

Democrats in the Minnesota House made good on a threat to boycott the first day of the state legislative session on Tuesday. And Becker County Judge Michael Fritz says he will rule "sooner rather than later" on a motion to delay the criminal trial of DFL State Sen. Nicole Mitchell until after the current legislative session. 
by Phil Picardi

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A bumpy start to the legislative session for the Minnesota House

The 2025 Minnesota legislative session is off and running, kind of. In the House, with Democrats boycotting the first day of session, there is dispute over whether the 67 Republicans gathered in the House chamber had the numbers for a quorum to actually start the session. The Senate, which currently has an even split, started on a much more peaceful note.
by Emily Reese

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