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📷: The Minnesota Capitol building just after sunset on a spring evening, by Brian Bakst | MPR News.
📷: The Minnesota Capitol building just after sunset on a spring evening, by Brian Bakst | MPR News.
Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Jacob Frey signed an executive order that prohibits “federal, state, and local agencies from using any City-owned parking lots, ramps, garages, or vacant lots to stage civil immigration enforcement operations.”
Minneapolis mayor acts to deter possible federal crackdown as Somali community braces for ICE
Mayor Jacob Frey signed an executive order that would prohibit the use of city property to stage immigration operations. The action comes as members of the Somali community in the Twin Cities report s...
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December 4, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Jacob Frey signed an executive order that prohibits “federal, state, and local agencies from using any City-owned parking lots, ramps, garages, or vacant lots to stage civil immigration enforcement operations.”
According to the DNR, there is no evidence that Minnesota has a self-sustaining, breeding population of mountain lions.
But there have been several sightings over the years of cats that wander through Minnesota from western states.
But there have been several sightings over the years of cats that wander through Minnesota from western states.
Big cat on the prowl: Mountain lion spotted in Duluth
Duluth police have confirmed that a mountain lion was spotted in the city on Tuesday afternoon. Students were brought inside two nearby schools for a short time.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:51 AM
According to the DNR, there is no evidence that Minnesota has a self-sustaining, breeding population of mountain lions.
But there have been several sightings over the years of cats that wander through Minnesota from western states.
But there have been several sightings over the years of cats that wander through Minnesota from western states.
The petition claims that physicians who served as expert witnesses during Chauvin’s trial gave faulty testimony about the cause of Floyd’s death. The filing specifically raises concerns about the use of video evidence during the trial.
Derek Chauvin seeking to overturn conviction for murder of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is again seeking to overturn his conviction in the murder of George Floyd, and get a new trial.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The petition claims that physicians who served as expert witnesses during Chauvin’s trial gave faulty testimony about the cause of Floyd’s death. The filing specifically raises concerns about the use of video evidence during the trial.
Mni Sota Fund, a Community Development Financial Institution, announced it’s been awarded a $7 million community innovation grant from the Bush Foundation to support wealth building in Minnesota’s Native American communities.
Mni Sota Fund receives Bush Foundation grant, expanding support for economic self-determination
The $7 million community innovation grant will help Mni Sota Fund increase loans to entrepreneurs and small businesses owners, and grow its financial literacy and home buying education opportunities.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Mni Sota Fund, a Community Development Financial Institution, announced it’s been awarded a $7 million community innovation grant from the Bush Foundation to support wealth building in Minnesota’s Native American communities.
Minnesota officials on Thursday will get a key briefing on the state’s economy and budget, jumpstarting discussions about what lawmakers can accomplish in 2026.
Minnesota budget forecast will set the stage for 2026 legislative session
Economists and leaders from the Department of Minnesota Management and Budget will offer a glimpse into how much money the state is collecting in taxes and fees — and how much it is spending on school...
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December 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Minnesota officials on Thursday will get a key briefing on the state’s economy and budget, jumpstarting discussions about what lawmakers can accomplish in 2026.
It’s Spotify wrapped season. Minneapolis listeners were spinning most of what was popular nationally, but the emo “Sailor Song” by Gigi Perez was a unique addition for the city.
The top 5 songs Minneapolis listened to the most in 2025, according to Spotify
Minneapolis remains a bit basic in music taste, but the emo “Sailor Song” by Gigi Perez was a unique addition for the city.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
It’s Spotify wrapped season. Minneapolis listeners were spinning most of what was popular nationally, but the emo “Sailor Song” by Gigi Perez was a unique addition for the city.
Minnesota businessman Mike Lindell filed paperwork Wednesday to run for governor next year as a Republican but said in an interview that he wasn’t making a formal declaration to enter the race just yet.
MyPillow's Mike Lindell files paperwork to run for Minnesota governor
Lindell is an ardent loyalist of President Donald Trump who gained attention with his efforts to fight Trump's 2020 presidential defeat. He has been successfully sued in multiple jurisdictions over hi...
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December 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Minnesota businessman Mike Lindell filed paperwork Wednesday to run for governor next year as a Republican but said in an interview that he wasn’t making a formal declaration to enter the race just yet.
Anthony Edwards scored 34 of his season-high 44 points in the second half to help lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 149-142 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. Edwards sent the game into overtime with 2.3 seconds left.
Anthony Edwards’ late layup forces OT, as Timberwolves edge Pelicans 149-142
Anthony Edwards scored 34 of his season-high 44 points in the second half, including a driving layup to force overtime, and Julius Randle scored eight points in the extra period to lift the Minnesota ...
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December 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Anthony Edwards scored 34 of his season-high 44 points in the second half to help lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 149-142 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. Edwards sent the game into overtime with 2.3 seconds left.
A season of hibernation pushed Minneapolis musician Ryan Kemp back into the memories of his youth. What came to mind were times like attending the Anoka County Fair with his brother and hanging with his dog. He turned these memories into a new album.
Chutes' dreamy new single finds meaning in childhood memories and the ache of getting older
A season of hibernation pushed Minneapolis musician Ryan Kemp back into the memories of his youth. He turned these memories into a new album.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
A season of hibernation pushed Minneapolis musician Ryan Kemp back into the memories of his youth. What came to mind were times like attending the Anoka County Fair with his brother and hanging with his dog. He turned these memories into a new album.
The best holiday stream is back: the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ EagleCam is now live for a second season at its new location. New tech will improve video quality and a strategy to cover the possibility of two different nest locations inspires hope to bird seekers.
Lights, camera, talons: EagleCam is back online with new tech
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ EagleCam is back for a second season at its new location, with new tech to improve video quality and a strategy to cover the possibility of two different...
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December 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The best holiday stream is back: the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ EagleCam is now live for a second season at its new location. New tech will improve video quality and a strategy to cover the possibility of two different nest locations inspires hope to bird seekers.
Using a new state law and executive order meant to fight fraud in state aid programs, the Minnesota Department of Human Services has ordered a two-year ban on new licenses for programs designed to help people with disabilities live in their communities.
Using anti-fraud powers, Minnesota DHS sets 2-year ban on new group home licenses
Minnesota Human Services Department officials ordered the moratorium using a new state law and executive order aimed at fighting fraud in state programs. Disability services advocates say they were bl...
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December 3, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Using a new state law and executive order meant to fight fraud in state aid programs, the Minnesota Department of Human Services has ordered a two-year ban on new licenses for programs designed to help people with disabilities live in their communities.
Munitions like tear gas and pepper spray are often called "less lethal" methods of crowd control, but they can do serious, lasting damage. Here's what to know.
How pepper spray and tear gas used by law enforcement impact human health
Dr. Rohini Haar is a California-based emergency physician and human rights expert who has studied the health effects of less-lethal methods.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Munitions like tear gas and pepper spray are often called "less lethal" methods of crowd control, but they can do serious, lasting damage. Here's what to know.
“The inflammatory rhetoric that lifts all Somalis together in Minnesota is both inaccurate, unfair and, I think in the end, mutually destructive,” said Ahmed Samatar, a Somali studies expert at Macalester College.
Escalation of rhetoric from White House targeting Somalis is 'unhinged,' says Somali scholar
President Donald Trump is intensifying his disparaging remarks about Minnesota's Somali community and speaking in xenophobic terms about people of Somali descent.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:18 AM
“The inflammatory rhetoric that lifts all Somalis together in Minnesota is both inaccurate, unfair and, I think in the end, mutually destructive,” said Ahmed Samatar, a Somali studies expert at Macalester College.
At least four federal agencies opened investigations into actions by Gov. Walz’s administration or threatened to hold back federal money that would come to the state, amid an increasingly ugly rift between Walz and President Trump.
Minnesota faces weight of Trump administration actions on multiple fronts
At least four federal agencies moved in quick succession to investigate or threaten Minnesota, and an immigration action began as President Donald Trump and Gov. Tim Walz tangle over whose competency ...
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December 2, 2025 at 11:40 PM
At least four federal agencies opened investigations into actions by Gov. Walz’s administration or threatened to hold back federal money that would come to the state, amid an increasingly ugly rift between Walz and President Trump.
After reviewing 400 documents over 40 years of hepatitis B implementation, a team of U of M epidemiologists and experts are urging federal health advisors to maintain the longstanding vaccine recommendation.
University of Minnesota researchers say hepatitis B vaccine safe for babies, despite federal concern
A report from the University of Minnesota’s Vaccine Integrity Project maintains the recommendation for newborn hepatitis B vaccination. This contradicts arguments from Trump administration health advi...
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December 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM
After reviewing 400 documents over 40 years of hepatitis B implementation, a team of U of M epidemiologists and experts are urging federal health advisors to maintain the longstanding vaccine recommendation.
The U.S. Treasury Department is investigating allegations that tax dollars from Minnesota may have been diverted to the al-Shabaab militant group in Somalia. The Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office, however, has aggressively prosecuted fraud in the state and not made such links.
Treasury investigating tax fraud allegations in Minnesota, Bessent says
The U.S. Treasury Department is investigating allegations that tax dollars from Minnesota may have been diverted to the al-Shabaab militant group in Somalia, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on M...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The U.S. Treasury Department is investigating allegations that tax dollars from Minnesota may have been diverted to the al-Shabaab militant group in Somalia. The Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office, however, has aggressively prosecuted fraud in the state and not made such links.
The Department of Employment and Economic Development said it would open a portal for parents to pre-apply for paid family leave in 2026 if they welcomed a child this year.
Parents who welcomed children this year can soon apply for 2026 bonding leave
The Department of Employment and Economic Development said it would open a portal for parents to pre-apply for paid family leave in 2026 if they welcomed a child this year.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The Department of Employment and Economic Development said it would open a portal for parents to pre-apply for paid family leave in 2026 if they welcomed a child this year.
Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse will be representing Team USA at the Milan-Cortina Olympics in February as mixed doubles partners in curling.
“Surrounding myself with people that are so accomplished in the sport has really helped me to believe in my dreams,” said Thiesse of the curlers she has met.
“Surrounding myself with people that are so accomplished in the sport has really helped me to believe in my dreams,” said Thiesse of the curlers she has met.
Team Cory and Korey: Minnesota curlers preparing for 2026 Winter Olympics
Three years after teaming up to chase their shared Olympic dream, Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse of Duluth will represent the U.S. in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse will be representing Team USA at the Milan-Cortina Olympics in February as mixed doubles partners in curling.
“Surrounding myself with people that are so accomplished in the sport has really helped me to believe in my dreams,” said Thiesse of the curlers she has met.
“Surrounding myself with people that are so accomplished in the sport has really helped me to believe in my dreams,” said Thiesse of the curlers she has met.
Four men were wounded in a shooting in St. Paul on Monday afternoon. St. Paul police said the victims suffered injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
Four people wounded in St. Paul shooting
Four men were wounded in a shooting in St. Paul on Monday afternoon. St. Paul police said the victims suffered injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Four men were wounded in a shooting in St. Paul on Monday afternoon. St. Paul police said the victims suffered injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
China said it would purchase 12 million metric tons of American soybeans by the end of the year, but so far it's only bought around 1.5 million. Some Minnesota farmers are wondering if the country will follow through.
Soybean prices rally on China's promise to buy American beans. Some producers worry they won't follow through
Despite underwhelming Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans, soybean prices are rallying.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
China said it would purchase 12 million metric tons of American soybeans by the end of the year, but so far it's only bought around 1.5 million. Some Minnesota farmers are wondering if the country will follow through.
The study says the pandemic forced health care organizations to offer more competitive salaries in order to keep essential, lower-wage staff.
COVID-19 pandemic narrowed health care industry pay gap, new study finds
A new study finds that the COVID-19 pandemic narrowed the wage gap between high and low paid workers in the health care industry, as the lowest earners saw the biggest boost in pay in the years since ...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The study says the pandemic forced health care organizations to offer more competitive salaries in order to keep essential, lower-wage staff.
Chum Executive Director John Cole said the group will likely use the grant to expand its Emergency Family Shelter and to offer more support services for parents — and more programs for children — to provide assistance as they move toward stability.
Bezos foundation gives $2.5 million grant to help fight homelessness in Duluth
Chum, which operates the largest emergency homeless shelter north of the Twin Cities, has been awarded a $2.5 million grant — the largest in its history — to address family homelessness in Duluth.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Chum Executive Director John Cole said the group will likely use the grant to expand its Emergency Family Shelter and to offer more support services for parents — and more programs for children — to provide assistance as they move toward stability.
Demand for real Christmas trees is rising this season as tariffs drive artificial tree prices higher. Minnesota tree growers love the new business but say steeper growing costs are pressuring their prices, too.
Tariffs, input costs put pressure on Christmas tree prices
As artificial Christmas tree prices increase due to tariffs, demand for real trees has grown. But greater input costs and a set supply is pressuring prices up for real trees too.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Demand for real Christmas trees is rising this season as tariffs drive artificial tree prices higher. Minnesota tree growers love the new business but say steeper growing costs are pressuring their prices, too.
St. Cloud diocese leaders were told of concerns raised about Joseph Herzing three years ago. After completing treatment, Herzing was allowed to return to active ministry, where he continued to serve until criminal charges were filed last week.
Central Minnesota priest accused of sexually abusing, stalking, threatening woman
St. Cloud diocese leaders were told of concerns raised about Joseph Herzing three years ago. After completing treatment, Herzing was allowed to return to active ministry, where he continued to serve u...
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December 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
St. Cloud diocese leaders were told of concerns raised about Joseph Herzing three years ago. After completing treatment, Herzing was allowed to return to active ministry, where he continued to serve until criminal charges were filed last week.
The Vikings announced Monday that they’ve waived receiver Adam Thielen — at the veteran player’s request. The team said Thielen wanted the chance for more playing time in what he says will be his final NFL season.
Minnesota Vikings waive veteran receiver Adam Thielen — at his request
The Vikings announced Monday that they’ve waived receiver Adam Thielen — at the veteran player’s request. The team said Thielen wanted the chance for more playing time in what he says will be his fina...
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December 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The Vikings announced Monday that they’ve waived receiver Adam Thielen — at the veteran player’s request. The team said Thielen wanted the chance for more playing time in what he says will be his final NFL season.