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 […]
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A Mayoral Forum for Minneapolis’ Future to Center Community Voices and Black Leadership
The African American Leadership Forum will host a community-driven mayoral forum on Oct. 15 at the Capri Theater, centering accountability, care, and collective leadership. Confirmed participants include Mayor Jacob Frey, State Sen. Omar Fateh, Brenda Short, and Rev. Dewayne Davis. Free; registration encouraged.
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Trump administration sues Minnesota over immigration stance
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, and St. Paul over so-called sanctuary policies, alleging they obstruct federal immigration enforcement. Attorney General Keith Ellison and local leaders call the suit an overreach and say community trust and public safety come first.
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Government shutdown leaves millions in limbo
As the 2025 federal government shutdown continues, 900,000 workers are furloughed and core services are disrupted. Minnesota programs—WIC, Head Start, passports, small-business loans, and $645M in energy projects—are at risk as partisan gridlock persists.
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Walz calls special session on gun laws after Annunciation shooting
After the Annunciation Catholic School shooting, Gov. Tim Walz is calling a special session to advance tougher gun laws, including an assault-style weapons ban, safe-storage requirements, and an expanded red-flag law. Supporters call it urgent; GOP leaders vow resistance.
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Mpls mayoral race heats up at Westminster
At the Westminster Hall debate, Minneapolis mayoral candidates clashed over downtown vacancies, homeless encampments, rent control, and policing. Mayor Jacob Frey defended his housing record; Omar Fateh proposed vacancy and land-value taxes and a public-health approach to encampments. DeWayne Davis, Jazz Hampton, and Brenda Short outlined competing public safety and development plans. Early voting has begun.
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Doxxing campaign targets local Kirk critics
Far right doxxing surged in Minnesota after Charlie Kirk’s killing, with educators and journalists targeted and families harassed. Experts warn the campaigns can escalate offline.
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Roof Depot rhetoric goes viral
The Roof Depot protest Minneapolis moved to Chute Park, where activists challenged the city’s $16 million price for the East Phillips site and urged a community-owned urban farm.
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Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Killed in Campus Shooting at 31
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a Utah Valley University speaking event. The 31-year-old conservative activist rose to prominence as a teen organizer and became a central figure in youth-led conservatism.
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Trump delivers ‘massive’ setbacks to the Black middle class
rump’s second-term policies are dismantling supports that built the Black middle class, from federal jobs to housing, education, and business development.
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DFL endorsement revocation heats up mayoral race
The Minnesota DFL revoked Omar Fateh’s mayoral endorsement, sparking criticism from progressives who call it anti-democratic. No candidate will be endorsed for now.
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Minnesota DFL rescinds Minneapolis mayoral endorsement
The Minnesota DFL rescinded its endorsement of Omar Fateh for Minneapolis mayor, citing major flaws in the endorsement process. No candidate will be endorsed.
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President Trump Announces Takeover of MPD, While Residents Respond to Federal Law Enforcement Presence
Trump seizes control of D.C.’s police force despite crime rates at a 30-year low, sparking backlash from residents and local leaders.