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November 8, 2025 8:10 AM

Supreme Court temporarily blocks full SNAP benefits even as they'd started to go out

The high court decision allows a lower court time to consider a more lasting pause. The Trump administration is appealing an order to fully fund November food aid for millions of people.

by Jennifer Ludden

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November 8, 2025 4:00 AM

Here's a breakdown of how St. Paul residents voted in the mayor's race

According to voter data, Her secured her victory by winning first choice votes in parts of the city that had supported Carter, sometimes strongly, in previous elections.

by Regina Medina, Brandt Williams and Andy Kruse

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November 7, 2025 4:35 PM

Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry, ex-St. Paul Saints player

President Donald Trump has pardoned former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges. Strawberry, an eight-time All-Star, struggled with legal and personal issues after his baseball career.

by The Associated Press

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November 7, 2025 2:37 PM

Politics Friday: With Election 2025 in rearview mirror, eyes are now on 2026

MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and his guests dive into the 2025 election results and look ahead to next year’s packed election roster.

by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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November 7, 2025 1:54 PM

SNAP by the numbers: What to know about food aid’s impact on Minnesotans

Over 440,000 Minnesotans get help paying for groceries each month through the federal program. MPR News looks at how the federal shutdown impacts them — and the state.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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November 7, 2025 12:37 PM

Trump administration seeks to block court order for full SNAP payments in November

The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to block a judge’s order to distribute November’s full SNAP benefits during a U.S. government shutdown. A U.S. district judge had given the administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

by The Associated Press

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November 7, 2025 4:00 AM

Year of 'roadschooling' gave Minnesota family front-row seat to cuts at national parks

The political turmoil did complicate the family’s trip, but it didn’t stifle the life lessons they learned on the road.

by Gracie Stockton

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November 6, 2025 5:55 PM

Andrea Jenkins reflects on 8 years on the Minneapolis City Council

Andrea Jenkins — the former council president — did not seek re-election and will retire after she wraps up her third term at the end of the year.

by Clay Masters and Ngoc Bui

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November 6, 2025 4:53 PM

Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration Thursday to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.

by The Associated Press

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November 6, 2025 3:38 PM

Food company CEO Patrick Knight enters Minnesota governor’s race as GOP candidate

The field of Republican candidates for Minnesota governor expands as food company executive Patrick Knight enters race.

by Peter Cox

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Politics and Government News

Supreme Court temporarily blocks full SNAP benefits even as they'd started to go out

Here's a breakdown of how St. Paul residents voted in the mayor's race

Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry, ex-St. Paul Saints player

Politics Friday: With Election 2025 in rearview mirror, eyes are now on 2026

SNAP by the numbers: What to know about food aid’s impact on Minnesotans

Trump administration seeks to block court order for full SNAP payments in November

Year of 'roadschooling' gave Minnesota family front-row seat to cuts at national parks

Andrea Jenkins reflects on 8 years on the Minneapolis City Council

Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

Food company CEO Patrick Knight enters Minnesota governor’s race as GOP candidate

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Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry, ex-St. Paul Saints player