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Minnesota state government reporter Matthew Blake shares the latest from the Minnesota State Capitol. Delivered Wednesday afternoons.

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · 2d

In her latest D.C. Memo, Ana Radelat reports, "As the shutdown of the federal government grinds on without any resolution in sight, Americans continue to blame Republicans slightly more than Democrats for the impasse." www.minnpost.com/dc-memo/2025...

DC Memo: Voters still blaming GOP more than Dems for shutdown

Dems and GOPers predictably hold each other's party responsible for the shutdown, but independents tell pollsters the GOP is more to blame.

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · 2d

The COVID-19 pandemic may be in our rearview, but we’re still reckoning with pandemic-era art. Sheila Regan writes: www.minnpost.com/artscape/202...

'What You Can't Keep' is pandemic-era art still worth watching - MinnPost

The film exemplifies the ingenuity of pandemic-era projects, transforming low-fidelity necessity into high-quality art.

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · 2d

In his latest story, political reporter Matthew Blake breaks down the impacts as hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are about to lose their food and heating assistance amid the government shutdown. Learn more here: www.minnpost.com/state-govern...

As federal food, heating help runs out, Minnesota lawmakers seek answers - MinnPost

Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are about to lose their food and heating assistance, and it's unclear how much the state can help backfill services.

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · 4d

Debate over the new policy continues as the Trump administration extends to universities an ultimatum that raises free speech questions. www.minnpost.com/education/20...

U of M sits tight on speech code amid censorship concerns

In March the Board of Regents approved a directive on institutional speech amid campus turmoil around Gaza. It remains controversial.

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · 4d

A bailout could hold farmers over as they contend with market disruptions linked to Trump’s trade war. www.minnpost.com/greater-minn...

Minnesota farmers want trade over a bailout, but they’d take it - MinnPost

A bailout could hold Minnesota farmers over as they contend with market disruptions linked to Trump’s trade war.

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · 4d

The outcome of Minneapolis’ mayoral and city council elections will signal voters’ enthusiasm for policies designed to support thousands of renters. www.minnpost.com/metro/2025/1...

Will Minneapolis follow St. Paul on rent control? - MinnPost

The outcome of Minneapolis' mayoral and city council elections will signal voters' enthusiasm for policies like rent control.

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · 4d

About a decade ago, as artist Dyani White Hawk’s career took off, she began inviting others into her process. Her inspiration, in part, came from collaborations close to home. www.minnpost.com/artscape/202...

'Love Language' puts Lakota design in contemporary spotlight - MinnPost

Minneapolis-based, internationally acclaimed Lakota artist Dyani White Hawk connects practices across place and time.

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · 5d

The shutdown threatened to close dozens of Head Start centers. Then the state stepped in. Read our blog to stay up to date on shutdown impacts: www.minnpost.com/national/was...

Shutdown Blog: The latest on the government shutdown and its impact on Minnesota

Updates on the federal government shutdown and its impact on Minnesota by D.C. correspondent Ana Radelat, data journalist Shadi Bushra and other MinnPost contributors.

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · 5d

Unless Ant makes the hardest leap of all — going from a top-ten player to one of the two or three best in the league — the Wolves will not take their own difficult step of advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. Britt Robson reports: www.minnpost.com/sports/2025/...

Timberwolves’ expectations ride on Anthony Edwards - MinnPost

Unless Edwards rises to one of the best players in the league, the Timberwolves will not take the step of advancing to the NBA Finals.

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · 5d

Inpatient facilities like Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation are critical resources for youth in recovery. www.minnpost.com/threesixty-j...

Needed: More centers that can treat youth for addiction

Inpatient facilities like Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation are critical resources for youth in recovery for addiction.

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · 6d

Sen. Ann Rest will retire after more than 40 years at the Capitol, with much of her accomplishments focused on tax law. Political reporter Matthew Blake covers her time in office: www.minnpost.com/state-govern...

Retiring Sen. Ann Rest on her Minnesota Twins, legislative opacity

Sen. Ann Rest is known for her disciplined tax committee and bipartisan compromises. "A pretty authoritative figure,” one colleague said.

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · Jul 1

We reported on eight skate park projects that have received funding from the Legislature. We also made a short video.

Northfield skateboarding community thankful for Minnesota Legislature funding to expand park

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · Jul 1

Is Uptown dead? Long live Uptown? Another great piece by @blindeke.bsky.social.

Concern about Uptown’s changing face is familiar and overwrought

Yes, the critical Minneapolis retail and entertainment hub is suffering. But the key to its future isn’t recreating the past.

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · Jun 25

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · Jun 23

Our summer member drive is underway and we’ve got a goal of 115 new or upgraded sustaining members. Start a monthly or annual donation today to support MinnPost’s independent, nonprofit newsroom. buff.ly/pzAtYHj

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · May 16

"A bipartisan budget requires compromises, and each leader will have to sell those compromises to their caucuses. As the scene Thursday showed, some compromises will be harder for legislators to digest than others."

Then, "Walz addressed the elephant in the room – or rather, right outside of it."

Undocumented health care could stop some DFLers' budget votes

Some DFL lawmakers said they felt betrayed by legislative leaders' budget compromise that phases out MinnesotaCare for undocumented adults.

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · May 16

Yesterday's budget compromise "is especially impressive, the governor said, 'at a time of chaos and dysfunction at the federal level.

'I think the country would be appreciative of this, because it can still work. Democracy is hard, but it can still work.'

And then chaos and dysfunction happened."

Budget breakthrough? What MN lawmakers did and didn't do

Explaining Thursday’s State Capitol budget news amid the bipartisan boasting and a frenzied pushback in Gov. Tim Walz's office.

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · May 12

Should we start calling him Julius the Juggernaut?

#nba #timberwolves #warriors #playoffs

Julius Randle proving his worth in the Timberwolves playoff run

Randle delivered a premiere performance in Game 3 Saturday against the Warriors, as the team hopes to go up 3-1 tonight.

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · May 12

Craig’s decision to run for retiring U.S. Sen. Tina Smith’s seat prompted the Cook Political Report to change its rating of the 2nd District seat from “safe Democrat” to “likely Democrat,” which makes the race more competitive for the GOP.

Race for Angie Craig’s seat is heating up and expected to sizzle

Two DFLers are already battling it out in the swingiest district in Minnesota, and other Democratic and GOP candidates are in the wings.

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · May 9

Continuing with our coverage of Minnesota Medicaid, MinnPost data journalist Shadi Bushra put together this explainer with interactive visuals.

Minnesota Medicaid explained: health costs and what could change

Medicaid helps cover health costs for roughly 1.2 million people in Minnesota, but federal cuts could mean major changes.

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · May 9

Minnesota has long been a national leader in helping its residents access health insurance. But the state squeezing all it can from Medicaid dovetails with spiraling costs in long-term care. It also makes Minnesota vulnerable if Trump and a GOP-controlled Congress cut Medicaid dollars.

'Always maximize federal dollars': Minnesota's Medicaid history

Federal cuts could unspool Minnesota's generous health care program, which has opted to expand Medicaid multiple times.

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · May 2

The Minneapolis Police Department will start using encrypted scanners, meaning news media and members of the public won't be able to listen in real time.

Despite objections, Minneapolis police scanners are going silent

In encrypting scanners, the Minneapolis Police Department says it will fill the gap in transparency with an online incidents dashboard.

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MinnPost @minnpost.bsky.social · Apr 24

It's been 100 days since the second Trump administration took office. Since then, tariffs, the clawbacks of federal funding and an immigration crackdown have hit the state’s economy and policies. Our reporters break down some of the effects on Minnesota: www.minnpost.com/national/202...

Trump 2.0: How the president’s first 100 days have impacted Minnesota - MinnPost

Tariffs, the clawbacks of federal funding and an immigration crackdown have hit the state’s economy and policies.

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Osita Nwanevu @ositanwanevu.com · Apr 21

Editor creates an AI executive who is "an expert at building and scaling digital media companies." Decides within minutes that the AI is "one of the most knowledgeable and energetic colleagues" he's ever had. Asks the AI to create a headshot of itself. It does. He sexually harasses it immediately.

Michael Leibel @michaelleibel.com · Apr 21

Is Henry Blodget ok

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