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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.
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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.
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Millions to take part in No Kings rally worldwide, organizers say

Organizers say they expect millions of people to take part in No Kings rallies around the world Saturday. The national flagship event is in St. Paul, where Bruce Springsteen and Sen. Bernie Sanders top the list of high-profile names on the formal lineup. More than 3,000 events are planned across every U.S. state and beyond. Around 90 event will take place in Minnesota.
by Gracie Stockton

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University of St. Thomas senior killed in hit-and-run

Minneapolis police are still searching for the suspect in a hit-and-run that killed a University of St. Thomas senior last weekend. And a federal appeals court has sided with the Trump administration in a closely watched Minnesota immigration case.
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Mille Lacs Health System at risk of closing after delayed Medicare payments

The Mille Lacs Health System is at risk of closing its hospital and rural health clinics that serve multiple Minnesota counties. That’s because the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has withheld about $2.5 million dollars in Medicare payments since January.
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