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Parents of girl killed in Annunciation shooting endorse Klobuchar, say Demuth 'lied to us'

Parents of girl killed in Annunciation shooting endorse Klobuchar, say Demuth 'lied to us'

The parents of Harper Moyski, who was killed in the August 2025 shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, said they’re backing Amy Klobuchar for her commitment to gun violence prevention. Their involvement follows a dispute with Lisa Demuth over gun bill defeat last legislative session.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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With lessons learned in ICE surge, Twin Cities advocates shift to 'election defense'

With lessons learned in ICE surge, Twin Cities advocates shift to 'election defense'

People who actively opposed the surge of federal immigration agents into Minnesota over the winter are working now to prepare voters to respond if federal officials interfere with their ability to cast ballots on Nov. 3.
by Jon Collins

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Feds tell Hennepin, Ramsey counties to expect election monitors

Feds tell Hennepin, Ramsey counties to expect election monitors

The Justice Department is notifying counties across the country to expect federal monitors, NPR has learned. While DOJ has long deployed them, the Trump administration’s efforts to control state elections has led to new concerns about monitors this year.
by Miles Parks

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Rep. Omar says she will move out of her DC home after federal search

Rep. Omar says she will move out of her DC home after federal search

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar says she will move out of her Washington, D.C., home that federal agents searched last week. The Minnesota Democrat told MS NOW that the attention brought on by the raid has made her feel unsafe there.
by The Associated Press

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Omar says she won't be 'intimidated' by federal investigation

Omar says she won't be 'intimidated' by federal investigation

The full scope of the investigation into the Minnesota congresswoman is unclear. Federal agents raided Omar’s Washington home and seized her phone last week.
by Cait Kelley

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Trump and Vance announce $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud

Trump and Vance announce $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are set to announce a new $25 million program to encourage the public to blow the whistle on suspected fraud in the federal government.
by The Associated Press

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