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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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Some Republicans call for investigation after fatal shooting in Minneapolis

Some Republicans call for investigation after fatal shooting in Minneapolis

A handful of Republicans called for a deeper investigation into federal immigration tactics after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis, an early sign that the accounting of events by President Donald Trump's administration may face bipartisan scrutiny.
by The Associated Press

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What could Klobuchar's run for governor look like? An analyst explains

What could Klobuchar's run for governor look like? An analyst explains

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar filed formal paperwork on Thursday to run for Minnesota’s top office. But what could her path to the office actually look like? Political analyst Todd Rapp shares what a race for the governor’s office may look like.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Minnesota housing programs sit on hundreds of thousands of federal dollars, citing new immigration, gender requirements

Minnesota housing programs sit on hundreds of thousands of federal dollars, citing new immigration, gender requirements

Two Minnesota cities have delayed spending federal housing funds because they’re unsure they can meet new grant requirements from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
by Maya Chari

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