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How a $75 billion windfall from Congress has insulated ICE

How a $75 billion windfall from Congress has insulated ICE

Last year, Congress approved $75 billion for immigration enforcement. That money has allowed ICE to operate nearly unfettered during a record-long shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
by Sam Gringlas

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In heavily partisan Minnesota Legislature, some issues nudged along by cross-party cooperation

In heavily partisan Minnesota Legislature, some issues nudged along by cross-party cooperation

Because of the Legislature’s tight party divide, lawmakers are finding it in their benefit to team up on bills with members of the other party. A number of bills, including several dealing with new technology, have found bipartisan sponsorship this session.
by Peter Cox

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State audit raises significant concerns about DNR’s new app for hunting and fishing licenses

State audit raises significant concerns about DNR’s new app for hunting and fishing licenses

A state audit outlined several concerns about the rollout of a new app that could simplify the process of buying a hunting, fishing or boating license. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says they are working on the issues and plan to release the app this spring.
by Noah Bloch

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Trump says Iran ‘doing a very poor job’ in reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Trump says Iran ‘doing a very poor job’ in reopening the Strait of Hormuz

The fragile ceasefire agreement was tested again on Friday after Iran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel and Hezbollah traded strikes in Lebanon, and Kuwait was attacked with drones.
by NPR Staff

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Minnesota lawmakers consider expanding ballpark tax to fund HCMC

Minnesota lawmakers consider expanding ballpark tax to fund HCMC

A bipartisan proposal would expand a ballpark sales tax to support HCMC as the hospital warns of financial losses and reduced services.
by Erica Zurek

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Minn. lawmakers look to rein in prediction markets, citing concerns about ethics, addiction

Minn. lawmakers look to rein in prediction markets, citing concerns about ethics, addiction

Minnesota lawmakers are debating whether to effectively outlaw prediction markets – the online spaces that let people plunk down money on future event outcomes. Even as states try to enact regulations, the federal government is attempting to stop them.
by Dana Ferguson

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Winona County cyberattack is part of a trend as local governments are increasingly targeted

Winona County cyberattack is part of a trend as local governments are increasingly targeted

This week’s cyber attack on Winona County’s government IT networks is part of a trend, as cybercriminals are increasingly targeting local units of government, which they see as lucrative targets.
by Molly Castle Work

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