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Man who sprayed vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar faces charges

Man who sprayed vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar faces charges

Anthony Kazmierczak, who also went by Andy, had shared a political cartoon criticizing the congresswoman and allegedly said years ago that “someone should kill” her, according to the FBI.
by Jennifer Lu and Christopher Peak

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Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown

Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown

Democrats and White House struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday as they consider new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.
by The Associated Press

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Omar criticizes Trump's 'hateful rhetoric' after attack; suspect had made pro-Trump posts online

Omar criticizes Trump's 'hateful rhetoric' after attack; suspect had made pro-Trump posts online

The man accused of squirting an unknown substance on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall in Minneapolis has a criminal history and made online posts supportive of President Donald Trump. Minnesota court records show Anthony Kazmierczak was convicted of felony auto theft in 1989 and has multiple arrests for driving under the influence. 
by The Associated Press

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New St. Cloud State president aims to attract, retain more students

New St. Cloud State president aims to attract, retain more students

A few weeks into his new role, Gregory Tomso said he wants the university to be a more vibrant campus that’s more alluring to students and better connected to the larger community and workforce.
by Kirsti Marohn

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FBI now investigating after Rep. Omar sprayed with nontoxic fluid during town hall; man arrested

FBI now investigating after Rep. Omar sprayed with nontoxic fluid during town hall; man arrested

A man sprayed an unknown substance on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar before being tackled during a town hall gathering Tuesday night in Minneapolis. Initial reports indicate it was nontoxic. Minneapolis police are now referring all questions around the attack to the FBI.
by The Associated Press and Annie Russell

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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks to MPR News about federal immigration actions, potential campaign for governor

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks to MPR News about federal immigration actions, potential campaign for governor

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the senior Democrat for Minnesota, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Wednesday to talk about immigration, DHS and her potential run for governor.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces rising calls for her firing or impeachment

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces rising calls for her firing or impeachment

A groundswell of voices have come to the same conclusion: Kristi Noem must go. Democratic Party leaders, top advocacy organizations and even some of the most centrist lawmakers in Congress are calling for the Homeland Security secretary to step aside after the shooting deaths in Minneapolis of two people who protested deportation policy.
by The Associated Press

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