Native Land Pod hosted a live town hall in north Minneapolis, bringing together community members, elected officials and organizers for discussions on policy, organizing and mutual aid.
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Ilhan Omar to Host In-Person Town Hall in North Minneapolis on January 27
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar will host a free, in-person town hall on January 27 in North Minneapolis, offering congressional updates, constituent services, and live community Q&A. Registration is required for in-person attendance, with a livestream available.
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Trump funding freeze potentially ‘devastating’ to day care
A Somali-owned day care in South Minneapolis was vandalized as Minnesota faces a federal freeze on child care assistance funding, raising safety and financial concerns for families.
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St. Paul’s new mayor pledges to stand up to Trump
Kaohly Her was sworn in as St. Paul’s first woman and Asian American mayor, outlining priorities on transparency, infrastructure planning, and resistance to federal overreach in her inaugural address.
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Walz ends re-election bid, citing political climate and fraud concerns
Gov. Tim Walz announced he will not seek reelection, citing the political climate and his desire to focus on governing Minnesota. His decision reshapes the 2026 governor’s race and raises new questions about Democratic leadership in the state.
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Bombs Before Dawn: Trump’s Illegal War on Venezuela Sparks National Outrage
Protesters gathered at the White House to oppose the U.S. bombing of Venezuela, calling it an illegal war carried out without congressional approval or evidence of an imminent threat.
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Mpls City Council budget prioritizes housing aid over MPD, mayor’s staff
The Minneapolis City Council approved its amended 2026 budget with more than $2 million directed toward housing programs, including Emergency Housing Vouchers and Stable Homes Stable Schools.
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Trumps’ new immigration fee and rules draw fire, lawsuit
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and a coalition of other states filed a federal lawsuit Friday, Dec. 12, challenging the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on new H‑1B visa petitions, calling the policy unlawful and harmful to employers, essential services, and the broader U.S. economy. According to the California attorney general’s office, the lawsuit alleges that the […]
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High-profile names blacked out in Epstein files
As Congress moves to force the release of the Epstein files, insiders say the documents were scrubbed well before lawmakers took action. Survivors and lawmakers accuse federal agencies of redacting the names of high profile figures, including Donald Trump, while blocking transparency. With nearly one thousand federal employees involved in the review and internal disputes erupting, questions continue to grow over political pressure, secrecy and whether the truth will ever be made fully public.
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Disbelief a common reaction to Carter’s loss in St. Paul
In the days after St. Paul’s mayoral election, disbelief rippled through the blocks of Frogtown and Midway. Soon-to-be-former Mayor Melvin Carter, a two-term incumbent with deep roots and strong name recognition, had lost to Kaohly Vang Her, a legislator who entered the race barely 10 weeks earlier. To some, it was a political upset; to […]
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“He acts like he cares”: Voices from a divided Minneapolis after Frey’s win
When the last of the ranked-choice votes were counted, Jacob Frey had won reelection as Minneapolis mayor, but not resoundingly. It was a victory drawn out by mathematical transfers and emotional fatigue. Some residents wondered whether the mayor remained engaged in the fight for them and for their families, or rather just to stay in […]
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Senator Bobby Joe Champion announces he’ll seek re-election in 2026
Building on historic achievements and continuing work on housing, jobs, public safety, and education Senator Bobby Joe Champion announced today that he will seek re-election in Senate District 59, citing his desire to continue building on a strong record of improving the lives of children, families, and business owners in his district. Champion, the first […]
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Court orders Trump Administration to restore SNAP Benefits, but USDA halves November aid
A federal court has ordered the USDA to restore nutrition support for more than 42 million Americans after Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison led a lawsuit over suspended SNAP benefits. The ruling protects thousands of Minnesota families during the ongoing government shutdown, but partial payments raise new concerns.
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Jacob Frey wins third term as Minneapolis Mayor
Jacob Frey secured a narrow victory in Minneapolis’ 2025 mayoral race, winning a third term under ranked choice voting. He now faces a more progressive City Council and growing pressure on policing, housing, and public safety reforms.
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Minneapolis mayoral candidates debate key issues ahead of Nov. 4 election
At the MPR News and Star Tribune mayoral debate, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and his three primary challengers outlined sharp contrasts on minimum wage, public safety, and ranked choice voting strategy ahead of the November election.
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How Black Minnesotans are responding to ‘No Kings’
On a gray fall Saturday in October, the Twin Cities streets echoed with chants of demonstrators carrying signs that read “No Kings.” For some, the phrase is a rallying cry against what they see as the creeping authoritarianism of Donald Trump’s presidency. For others, it blends into a political landscape that feels broken and exhausting. […]
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House candidate wants to care for the village that cared for her
Registered nurse, educator, and entrepreneur Lyna Nyamwaya of New Hope has announced her run for Minnesota House District 43A, pledging to focus on health care, education, equity, and local business growth.
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Frey booed at forum as challengers question transparency
Mayor Jacob Frey drew boos and tough questions at the AALF forum as challengers DeWayne Davis, Omar Fateh, Jazz Hampton, and Brenda Short challenged his record on small business support and transparency ahead of the November 4 election.
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Gun control divides St. Paul mayoral candidates
St. Paul’s mayoral candidates clashed over gun policy during a public debate. Mayor Melvin Carter outlined a proposal to restrict assault-style weapons, while Rep. Kaohly Her and Yan Chen questioned its legality and effectiveness. The exchange highlighted sharp differences on public safety, housing, and riverfront development ahead of the November 5 election.
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AG Ellison’s pushback pays off for Minnesotans
But how long can he and other AGs resist Trump’s overreach? In every corner of Minnesota, Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office has become a bulwark in what he casts as a constitutional struggle, one state-led lawsuit at a time. Across rural counties and in the halls of state agencies, his team is quietly but persistently […]