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String of first responder suicides highlights growing need for mental health support

String of first responder suicides highlights growing need for mental health support

In the last two weeks, the Invisible Wounds Project says there have been at least three former or current first responders who have died by suicide in the region. The nonprofit, which supports first responder mental health, says in the last year it’s more than doubled the amount of suicide crisis response interventions.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Monday night Vikings game could be a turning point, Wolves continue winning streak

Monday night Vikings game could be a turning point, Wolves continue winning streak

The Vikings will play at home against the Buffalo Bills, but without their starting quarterback. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves are in the middle of the longest stretch of games at home, eight, in franchise history.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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The midterm election blue wave was historic. Have we seen one like it before?

The midterm election blue wave was historic. Have we seen one like it before?

Analysts have compared the 2026 midterm elections to the 1974 midterms, which also saw a blue wave after President Richard Nixon resigned over the Watergate scandal. University of Minnesota political scientist Andrew Karch joined Minnesota Now to put the election into perspective.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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As Stephen Miller gets promoted to chief of staff, a look at how he targeted Somali Minnesotans

As Stephen Miller gets promoted to chief of staff, a look at how he targeted Somali Minnesotans

Monday is Stephen Miller’s first day as White House chief of staff. A new report from The Washington Sun looks back at his tenure in the second Trump administration and how he fixated on Minnesota’s Somali community.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Political scientist: Attacks on Somali Minnesotans in midterms was part of longstanding playbook

Political scientist: Attacks on Somali Minnesotans in midterms was part of longstanding playbook

University of Minnesota political scientist Michael Minta spoke about the rhetoric from Republican candidates and how it may have impacted the election outcome.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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