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

FBI 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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Experts say the divide between Minnesota and federal authorities is unprecedented

Experts say the divide between Minnesota and federal authorities is unprecedented

A new Minnesota website lays out evidence to counter what state officials have called federal misinformation after immigration officials fatally shot two residents during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota killing produces backlash against Trump administration from Second Amendment advocates

Minnesota killing produces backlash against Trump administration from Second Amendment advocates

Prominent Republicans and gun rights advocates helped elicit a White House turnabout this week after bristling over the administration’s characterization of Alex Pretti as responsible for his own death because he lawfully possessed a weapon. Pretti was the second person killed this month by a federal officer in Minneapolis.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota House gains 2 DFL members after special election wins restore tie

Minnesota House gains 2 DFL members after special election wins restore tie

The Minnesota House is politically split down the middle again after special elections in a pair of races Tuesday that Democrats won. The House will have 67 Democrats and 67 Republicans when the session convenes in February.
by Brian Bakst

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In the wake of Alex Pretti's death, Congress appears on track for a partial shutdown

In the wake of Alex Pretti's death, Congress appears on track for a partial shutdown

Senate Democrats say they are unwilling to fund the Department of Homeland Security without major reforms, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown at the end of this week.
by Sam Gringlas

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Ellison: Washington needs to 'mend fences with everyone in Minnesota' over ICE surge

Ellison: Washington needs to 'mend fences with everyone in Minnesota' over ICE surge

Two key court hearings are happening in Minnesota on Monday. In one of them, a federal judge hears arguments over whether to temporarily pause the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement surge in the state. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison talked to MPR’s Cathy Wurzer before the hearing started.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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