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SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries

SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries

People across the country formed long lines for free meals and groceries at food pantries and drive-through giveaways Saturday, after monthly benefits through SNAP were suddenly cut off because of the ongoing government shutdown.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota voter guide: Use 'Build Your Ballot' to prepare for the Nov. 4 local elections

Minnesota voter guide: Use 'Build Your Ballot' to prepare for the Nov. 4 local elections

Minnesota voters can get ready for Tuesday’s local elections with MPR News’ free “Build Your Ballot” tool. Learn who’s on your ballot, where candidates stand and explore issue-based candidate quizzes for Minneapolis and St. Paul. 
by Anika Besst

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Government shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families

Government shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families

With temperatures beginning to drop in areas across the United States, some states are warning that funding for the program is being delayed because of the federal government shutdown, now in its fifth week.
by The Associated Press

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Wisconsin judge puts on hold ruling that required citizenship check of voters

Wisconsin judge puts on hold ruling that required citizenship check of voters

A Wisconsin judge has put on hold his order that requires elections officials to verify the citizenship of all 3.6 million registered voters in the battleground state before the next statewide election in February.
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Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown

Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown

Two federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund the SNAP food aid program using contingency funds during the government shutdown. The rulings Friday came a day before the payments were due to be halted. 
by The Associated Press

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Politics Friday: Minneapolis mayoral candidates make their cases to lead state's biggest city

Four candidates for Minneapolis mayor discuss key issues in a debate cosponsored by MPR News and The Minnesota Star Tribune. Incumbent Jacob Frey, state Sen. Omar Fateh, business owner and attorney Jazz Hampton and minister DeWayne Davis address public safety, property taxes and downtown development.
by Brandt Williams, Matthew Alvarez and Jeff Jones

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Stearns County holds election for board seat that hasn’t been vacant in more than three decades

Stearns County holds election for board seat that hasn’t been vacant in more than three decades

The District 4 seat is vacant for the first time in more than three decades, after the resignation of a longtime commissioner. One of the candidates would be the state’s first Somali American county commissioner if he won the special election. He’ll face off against a longtime nonprofit leader.
by Kirsti Marohn

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‘Scraping by:’ Minnesota families struggle to find food options with SNAP benefits soon to run out

‘Scraping by:’ Minnesota families struggle to find food options with SNAP benefits soon to run out

More than 440,000 Minnesotans will likely lose their SNAP food assistance benefits this weekend if the federal government remains shut down, as it appears it will be. And the impact of losing those benefits may be especially painful in smaller communities across the state.
by Hannah Yang

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