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Federal judge blocks USDA from cutting off SNAP funding in Minnesota

Federal judge blocks USDA from cutting off SNAP funding in Minnesota

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s effort to cut off food assistance funding to more than 440,000 Minnesotans who rely on SNAP benefits, granting state Attorney General Keith Ellison’s request for an injunction against the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
by Hannah Yang

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Walz unveils $907M infrastructure plan ahead of legislative session

Walz unveils $907M infrastructure plan ahead of legislative session

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz unveiled a $907 million infrastructure plan Thursday, setting his priorities for a bonding bill ahead of the legislative session that starts next month.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act (again). What is it?

Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act (again). What is it?

As protests grow over violent ICE enforcement actions in Minneapolis, the president said he could invoke a centuries-old law that would give him sweeping powers to deploy the military in U.S. cities.
by Juliana Kim and Alana Wise

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Judge orders release of man illegally detained by ICE; 911 logs show chaos after Good killing

Judge orders release of man illegally detained by ICE; 911 logs show chaos after Good killing

This story includes live updates from Jan. 15, 2026: Documents released by the city of Minneapolis on Thursday paint a picture of the chaotic scene following the fatal shooting of Renee Macklin Good.
by MPR News Staff

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What to know about the threats on federal funds flowing to Minnesota

What to know about the threats on federal funds flowing to Minnesota

President Donald Trump's administration is lashing out at Minnesota by threatening to withhold billions in federal money, much of it intended to help low-income families with food aid, health care and child care — and with a new lawsuit against the state.
by The Associated Press

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Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants

Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants

The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services. The cuts could total as much as $2 billion.
by Brian Mann

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U.S. suspending immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance

U.S. suspending immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance

The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
by The Associated Press

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