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A federal worker tried to take Trump's 'Fork' resignation offer. Here's what happened

A federal worker tried to take Trump's 'Fork' resignation offer. Here's what happened

Liz Goggin, a social worker with the Veterans Health Administration, took the offer to resign in exchange for pay and benefits through September. Then she learned her position was exempt.
by Andrea Hsu

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Speedy cross-border work by Minnesota’s MMIR Office credited with quick return of First Nations woman to Canada

Speedy cross-border work by Minnesota’s MMIR Office credited with quick return of First Nations woman to Canada

Feb. 14 has dual significance. It’s Valentine’s Day, but also a day of remembrance to honor missing and murdered Indigenous relatives. It’s also a day to celebrate triumphs.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Concerns over mass deportations lead to ‘Know Your Rights‘ discussion in Brooklyn Center

Concerns over mass deportations lead to ‘Know Your Rights‘ discussion in Brooklyn Center

Amid concerns over the Trump Administration’s plans for mass deportations, nearly three dozen people who live in Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center attended a panel discussion Wednesday night to ask questions about how to respond if ICE shows up at a home or workplace, and also asked about the role of police when it comes to immigration enforcement. 
by Sarah Thamer

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Minneapolis City Council postpones proposal to move violence prevention funds to county

Minneapolis City Council postpones proposal to move violence prevention funds to county

After a lengthy and sometimes heated discussion, the Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to indefinitely postpone a proposal to have Hennepin County temporarily oversee two of the city’s violence intervention programs.
by Cari Spencer

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A look at who might run for Sen. Tina Smith’s seat in the Senate

A look at who might run for Sen. Tina Smith’s seat in the Senate

With Sen. Tina Smith’s announcement that she will not seek reelection in 2026, politicians on both sides of the aisle are eying her seat. Here are some of those who say they plan to run — or are at least considering it.
by MPR News Staff

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Sen. Ted Cruz’s list of ’woke’ science includes self-driving cars and solar eclipses

Sen. Ted Cruz’s list of ’woke’ science includes self-driving cars and solar eclipses

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says the National Science Foundation has given money to thousands of “woke DEI” studies. Researchers say that’s misrepresenting science and disparaging important research.
by Jonathan Lambert

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