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April 8, 2026 6:33 AM

Hegseth and Caine hold news conference after U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

As part of the agreement, set to take effect immediately, Trump said the U.S. and Israel would suspend bombing Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran following through on its commitment to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for safe passage during the ceasefire period.

by NPR Staff

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April 8, 2026 5:50 AM

Walz authorizes National Guard to help Winona County respond to cyberattack

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday that he has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to help Winona County officials respond to a cyberattack.

by Andrew Krueger, Gracie Stockton and Molly Castle Work

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April 8, 2026 4:00 AM

St. Cloud mayor describes year of transition, challenges in first State of City address

During his tenure so far, Mayor Jake Anderson has had to navigate the challenges of a budget deficit and a federal immigration enforcement operation.

by Kirsti Marohn

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April 7, 2026 12:30 PM

Minnesota House reconvenes after break to dueling ethics complaints over member conduct

Ethics complaints are being filed by each party over the behavior of members of the other party to start the second half of the Minnesota legislative session.

by Peter Cox

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April 7, 2026 11:28 AM

American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released, an Iraqi official tells the AP

American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad last week, has been released. That's according to an Iraqi official with direct knowledge of the situation.

by The Associated Press

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April 7, 2026 10:05 AM

Judge declines to block White House from pausing Medicaid payments to Minnesota

A federal judge has declined to block the federal government from halting $243 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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April 7, 2026 9:36 AM

Brainerd City Council allows homeless shelter to operate year round

Last year, Brainerd City Council rejected a request to allow the Bridges on 7th warming shelter to operate through the summer, sparking a community debate. The shelter’s operators have worked to address concerns that it was attracting people from other communities.

by Kirsti Marohn

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April 7, 2026 8:43 AM

Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Turkish officials say that gunmen attacked a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, sparking a gunfight that left one assailant dead and two police officers wounded.

by The Associated Press

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April 7, 2026 8:07 AM

U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump seizes diplomatic offramp instead of escalation

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said it has accepted a two-week ceasefire and that it would negotiate with the United States in Islamabad beginning Friday.

by The Associated Press

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April 7, 2026 7:00 AM

As Trump’s deadline approaches, Iranian leaders respond in defiance

Hours away from President Trump’s 8 p.m. EST Tuesday deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, attacks continued in the Persian Gulf with no agreement in sight. Trump has threatened to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if a deal is not reached.

by NPR Staff

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Politics and Government News

Hegseth and Caine hold news conference after U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

Walz authorizes National Guard to help Winona County respond to cyberattack

St. Cloud mayor describes year of transition, challenges in first State of City address

Minnesota House reconvenes after break to dueling ethics complaints over member conduct

American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released, an Iraqi official tells the AP

Judge declines to block White House from pausing Medicaid payments to Minnesota

Brainerd City Council allows homeless shelter to operate year round

Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump seizes diplomatic offramp instead of escalation

As Trump’s deadline approaches, Iranian leaders respond in defiance

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