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South Dakota Public Broadcasting says there’s an ironic result to President Trump’s successful attack on public media: It will have to rely more on NPR programs.
Minnesota leaders outline potential effects of federal government shutdown
As the federal government shutdown extended into a second day on Thursday, state leaders outlined some of the potential impacts on Minnesota — including thousands of federal employees at risk of being furloughed and funding for nutrition programs and clean energy projects in limbo.
Minnesota officials, agencies brace for impacts of federal government shutdown
State leaders say thousands of federal employees are at risk of being furloughed and funding for nutrition programs and clean energy projects are in limbo.
Government shutdown begins, ‘too early to tell’ the full impact on Indian Country
The United States government has entered a shutdown, meaning many federal agencies have had funding cut off and are furloughing workers. For Indian Country, this is a violation of dozens of different treaty obligations with no clear end in sight. 
Mayor vetoes Minneapolis ordinance requiring notice of commercial property sales
An ordinance passed by the Minneapolis City Council which supporters say would curb gentrification is facing a veto, as Mayor Jacob Frey says it could instead stall real estate deals and lower commercial property values.
Jumbo bills barreling toward review by Minnesota Supreme Court after gun ruling appeal
State lawyers are appealing a district court judge’s ruling that a massive 2024 bill passed late in the legislative session was unconstitutional since it covered several topics. A review from a higher court could set the record straight on whether the megabills can be used moving forward.
How will the federal government shutdown affect Minnesota?
Congressional Democrats and Republicans couldn’t reach a spending agreement Tuesday night, which means as of Wednesday much of the federal government has shut down. Here’s what we know about how the shutdown will impact Minnesota.