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Advocates say Minnesota's immigration proceedings are becoming less transparent
The Advocates for Human Rights have legal observers who are at Fort Snelling Immigration Court daily. They say access to courtrooms, judges and documents has shifted.
How SNAP eligibility has changed for 38,000 Minnesotans this month
Major changes to SNAP eligibility have taken effect under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” the Republican tax and spending law passed by Congress in July. Nine thousand refugees and immigrants in Minnesota are no longer eligible, and there are new work requirements for 29,000 Minnesotans.
As Vikings get ready for Green Bay, high school football championship takes over U.S. Bank Stadium
The Vikings will face their division rivals, the Green Bay Packers, on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Back in Minnesota, the Vikings’ home turf will instead be home to the best high school football teams in the state.
Target directs store employees to smile, interact more with customers
Target says the change is part of an internal training program called “10-4,” encouraging employees to smile when within 10 feet of a customer and interact when within four feet of a customer. But it comes amid struggles in the brand’s sales, stocks and perception.
Turning 26? Here's what to know about buying health insurance in Minnesota
Once most people turn 26 years old, they’re no longer eligible to be on a parent’s or guardian’s health insurance plan. To get some advice for Minnesotans reaching that milestone, Cathy Wurzer talked with MNsure Communications Manager Mary Robinson.
Breaking down the compromise that ended the government shutdown
MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with two political scientists about what the deal to end the shutdown tells us about power, priorities and politics in Washington.
Some Minnesota farmers could feel the government shutdown well after it ends
The government shutdown halted payments to farmers who participated in conservation programs. Even though the government has reopened, farmers may still face delays in receiving their funds.