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Rural af and loving it.
Rural af and loving it.
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A majority of Indiana Senate Republicans stood together to reject Trump’s mob-boss politics.
There is more power in standing up to a corrupt, unpopular administration rather than playing its game.
Law firms, universities, foundations, and media companies should take note.
There is more power in standing up to a corrupt, unpopular administration rather than playing its game.
Law firms, universities, foundations, and media companies should take note.
December 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
A majority of Indiana Senate Republicans stood together to reject Trump’s mob-boss politics.
There is more power in standing up to a corrupt, unpopular administration rather than playing its game.
Law firms, universities, foundations, and media companies should take note.
There is more power in standing up to a corrupt, unpopular administration rather than playing its game.
Law firms, universities, foundations, and media companies should take note.
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A former judge and criminal investigator landed an assignment Friday as the first Director of Program Integrity in state government, part of a fresh set of efforts by Gov. Tim Walz to contain a spiraling problem of fraud in Minnesota programs.
Walz taps new official to head off fraud, takes other steps to address lapses
With proven or alleged fraud shaking multiple Minnesota-managed programs, Gov. Tim Walz is appointing a new official in an effort to stop future abuses. Public frustration with fraud is a political li...
www.mprnews.org
December 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A former judge and criminal investigator landed an assignment Friday as the first Director of Program Integrity in state government, part of a fresh set of efforts by Gov. Tim Walz to contain a spiraling problem of fraud in Minnesota programs.
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An annual hearing to review the threats facing the U.S. ended with an effort by Democrats to subpoena Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she exited the hearing early.
Here are four things to know.
Here are four things to know.
thehill.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
An annual hearing to review the threats facing the U.S. ended with an effort by Democrats to subpoena Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she exited the hearing early.
Here are four things to know.
Here are four things to know.
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The new ordinance codifies the mayor's executive order that forbids federal immigration agents from using city owned parking lots, ramps, vacant lots and garages as part of their operations.
Minneapolis City Council votes unanimously to strengthen separation ordinance
The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to update the more than 20-year-old separation ordinance.
www.mprnews.org
December 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The new ordinance codifies the mayor's executive order that forbids federal immigration agents from using city owned parking lots, ramps, vacant lots and garages as part of their operations.
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It wasn’t even close.
December 11, 2025 at 10:51 PM
It wasn’t even close.
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Democrats are sounding alarm bells after the Trump administration seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, with lawmakers worrying that the move could lead to increased conflict or even war in the region.
thehill.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Democrats are sounding alarm bells after the Trump administration seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, with lawmakers worrying that the move could lead to increased conflict or even war in the region.
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The head of U.S. Northern Command on Thursday contradicted President Trump’s assertion that an “invasion [from] within” or an “enemy within” justifies the commander in chief’s National Guard deployments to American cities.
thehill.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The head of U.S. Northern Command on Thursday contradicted President Trump’s assertion that an “invasion [from] within” or an “enemy within” justifies the commander in chief’s National Guard deployments to American cities.
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Minnesota's Somali communities are under threat from increased ICE enforcement in the state. State Rep. Mohamud Noor, DFL-Minneapolis, says his constituents are on edge.
Noor says ICE has taken action against the entire Somali community without regard for their civil rights.
Noor says ICE has taken action against the entire Somali community without regard for their civil rights.
ICE agents in Cedar-Riverside acting 'without regard for civil rights,' Minnesota rep says
Minnesota's Somali communities are under threat from increased ICE enforcement in the state. State Rep. Mohamud Noor says his constituents are on edge.
www.mprnews.org
December 11, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Minnesota's Somali communities are under threat from increased ICE enforcement in the state. State Rep. Mohamud Noor, DFL-Minneapolis, says his constituents are on edge.
Noor says ICE has taken action against the entire Somali community without regard for their civil rights.
Noor says ICE has taken action against the entire Somali community without regard for their civil rights.
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Donald Trump launched a new program that will allow wealthy foreign individuals to buy a US “golden visa” for $1m, and trailed a “platinum” version for $5m.
Trump launches $1m ‘gold card’ visa scheme amid immigration crackdown
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Donald Trump launched a new program that will allow wealthy foreign individuals to buy a US “golden visa” for $1m, and trailed a “platinum” version for $5m.
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Four Republican senators, including two vulnerable incumbents who are up for reelection next year, broke ranks Thursday and voted for a three-year extension of enhanced health insurance premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
thehill.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Four Republican senators, including two vulnerable incumbents who are up for reelection next year, broke ranks Thursday and voted for a three-year extension of enhanced health insurance premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” officially entered the race for Minnesota governor Thursday in hopes of winning the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.
‘MyPillow Guy’ and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026
Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026.
www.mprnews.org
December 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” officially entered the race for Minnesota governor Thursday in hopes of winning the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov demanded that the Trump administration explain why a Venezuelan oil tanker was seized by U.S. forces.
thehill.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov demanded that the Trump administration explain why a Venezuelan oil tanker was seized by U.S. forces.
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The Department of Justice posted a faux book cover, “Franklin becomes a deportation judge,” on social media Thursday.
Justice Department Uses Children's Book Character To Promote Deportation
The Department of Justice posted a faux book cover, “Franklin becomes a deportation judge,” on social media Thursday.
www.forbes.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The Department of Justice posted a faux book cover, “Franklin becomes a deportation judge,” on social media Thursday.
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was accused of misleading House Homeland Security Committee members when she said she was departing a hearing early to attend another meeting that was actually canceled.
thehill.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was accused of misleading House Homeland Security Committee members when she said she was departing a hearing early to attend another meeting that was actually canceled.
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Leavitt said the seized ship will head to a U.S. port, while investigators interview crewmembers.
U.S. Will Take Oil From Seized Vessel Off Venezuela, White House Says
Leavitt said the seized ship will head to a U.S. port, while investigators interview crewmembers.
www.forbes.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Leavitt said the seized ship will head to a U.S. port, while investigators interview crewmembers.
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Noem was confronted over Zoom by a veteran deported by the Department of Homeland Security.
Noem Bails From Contentious House Hearing Amid Democratic Calls For Her Resignation
Noem was confronted over Zoom by a veteran deported by the Department of Homeland Security.
www.forbes.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Noem was confronted over Zoom by a veteran deported by the Department of Homeland Security.
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To share more about Minnesotans’ rights while observing immigration actions and ICE agents, Erika Zurawski, co-founder of the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition.
'Do's and don'ts' if you monitor ICE agents, immigration actions in Minnesota
To share more about Minnesotans’ rights while observing immigration actions and ICE agents, Erika Zurawski, co-founder of the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee, joined Cathy Wurzer on Mornin...
www.mprnews.org
December 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
To share more about Minnesotans’ rights while observing immigration actions and ICE agents, Erika Zurawski, co-founder of the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition.
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#BREAKING: The Justice Department has failed again to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) after its initial case against her was dismissed, The Associated Press reported, the second time a grand jury has refused to approve charges this month.
thehill.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
#BREAKING: The Justice Department has failed again to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) after its initial case against her was dismissed, The Associated Press reported, the second time a grand jury has refused to approve charges this month.
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Americans are watching the prices of groceries, utilities, medical care and housing skyrocket—but Trump says it’s not happening.
Trump Keeps Insisting There's No Affordability Crisis Despite Data Showing Otherwise
Americans are watching the prices of groceries, utilities, medical care and housing skyrocket—but Trump says it’s not happening.
www.forbes.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Americans are watching the prices of groceries, utilities, medical care and housing skyrocket—but Trump says it’s not happening.
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Republicans in Congress have now voted THIRTEEN times against extending the health care tax credits.
That’s THIRTEEN votes to allow premiums to spike for millions.
Americans are already speaking out across the country. They want action—and that momentum will only grow.
That’s THIRTEEN votes to allow premiums to spike for millions.
Americans are already speaking out across the country. They want action—and that momentum will only grow.
December 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Republicans in Congress have now voted THIRTEEN times against extending the health care tax credits.
That’s THIRTEEN votes to allow premiums to spike for millions.
Americans are already speaking out across the country. They want action—and that momentum will only grow.
That’s THIRTEEN votes to allow premiums to spike for millions.
Americans are already speaking out across the country. They want action—and that momentum will only grow.
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Their closing message to Indiana: change your maps to artificially benefit the President's political party or 'roads will not be paved' as punishment.
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
December 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Their closing message to Indiana: change your maps to artificially benefit the President's political party or 'roads will not be paved' as punishment.
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
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Bemidji State Hosts ‘De-Stress with Pets’ Event During Finals
Bemidji State Hosts 'De-Stress with Pets' Event During Finals
For more than a decade, Bemidji State has held a bi-annual “De-stress With Pets” event during finals time to give their student a few hours to wind down and visit with support dogs and cats, and this ...
lptv.org
December 10, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Bemidji State Hosts ‘De-Stress with Pets’ Event During Finals
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That's probably smart since everyone in the US hates his fucking guts even more than they did before he sabotaged our government and stole our data.
December 10, 2025 at 8:38 AM
That's probably smart since everyone in the US hates his fucking guts even more than they did before he sabotaged our government and stole our data.
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South Korea will require advertisers to label their ads made with artificial intelligence technologies from next year as it seeks to curb a surge of deceptive promotions featuring fabricated experts or deep-faked celebrities endorsing food or pharmaceutical products on social media.
South Korea to require advertisers to label AI-generated ads
South Korea will require advertisers to label their ads made with artificial intelligence technologies from next year as it seeks to curb a surge of deceptive promotions featuring fabricated experts or deep-faked celebrities endorsing food or pharmaceutical products on social media.
bit.ly
December 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
South Korea will require advertisers to label their ads made with artificial intelligence technologies from next year as it seeks to curb a surge of deceptive promotions featuring fabricated experts or deep-faked celebrities endorsing food or pharmaceutical products on social media.