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Minnesota budget forecast will set the stage for 2026 legislative session

Minnesota budget forecast will set the stage for 2026 legislative session

Economists and leaders from the Department of Minnesota Management and Budget will offer a glimpse into how much money the state is collecting in taxes and fees — and how much it is spending on schools, public safety, health programs and other government services.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minneapolis mayor acts to deter possible federal crackdown as Somali community braces for ICE

Minneapolis mayor acts to deter possible federal crackdown as Somali community braces for ICE

Mayor Jacob Frey signed an executive order that would prohibit the use of city property to stage immigration operations. The action comes as members of the Somali community in the Twin Cities report seeing an increased presence of federal immigration officials.
by Nina Moini, Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Jon Collins, Feven Gerezgiher and Regina Medina

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MyPillow's Mike Lindell files paperwork to run for Minnesota governor

MyPillow's Mike Lindell files paperwork to run for Minnesota governor

Lindell is an ardent loyalist of President Donald Trump who gained attention with his efforts to fight Trump's 2020 presidential defeat. He has been successfully sued in multiple jurisdictions over his claims of election tampering.
by Peter Cox

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Possible federal immigration operation raises questions for Somali immigrants in Minnesota

Possible federal immigration operation raises questions for Somali immigrants in Minnesota

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about news reports that the Trump administration plans to target hundreds of Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the Twin Cities.
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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Tennessee’s special House election sets stage for affordability focused 2026 midterms

Tennessee’s special House election sets stage for affordability focused 2026 midterms

A Democratic overperformance in a Republican-won special congressional election in Tennessee Tuesday sets the stage for a 2026 midterm election where affordability remains a top issue. Republican Matt Van Epps won Tennessee's 7th Congressional District by 9 percentage points over Democratic State Rep. Aftyn Behn after millions of dollars in outside spending drove up turnout and attention on the contest in its final weeks.
by Stephen Fowler

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Trump administration halts immigration applications for migrants from 19 travel-ban nations

Trump administration halts immigration applications for migrants from 19 travel-ban nations

The Trump administration is pausing immigration applications, including green cards, for people from 19 countries previously banned from travel. This decision follows the shooting of two National Guard troops in the nation's capital last week. 
by The Associated Press

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Using anti-fraud powers, Minnesota DHS sets 2-year ban on new group home licenses 

Using anti-fraud powers, Minnesota DHS sets 2-year ban on new group home licenses 

Minnesota Human Services Department officials ordered the moratorium using a new state law and executive order aimed at fighting fraud in state programs. Disability services advocates say they were blindsided by the decision.
by Ellie Roth

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Minnesota faces weight of Trump administration actions on multiple fronts

Minnesota faces weight of Trump administration actions on multiple fronts

At least four federal agencies moved in quick succession to investigate or threaten Minnesota, and an immigration action began as President Donald Trump and Gov. Tim Walz tangle over whose competency is in question.
by Dana Ferguson and Peter Cox

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Twin Cities leaders rally behind Somalis amid reports feds may target community

Twin Cities leaders rally behind Somalis amid reports feds may target community

City leaders from Minneapolis and St. Paul stood firmly with the Twin Cities Somali community Tuesday following reports that the Trump administration plans to primarily target hundreds of Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the Twin Cities.
by Peter Cox and MPR News Staff

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