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Federal grand jury indicts Vance Boelter on six counts related to lawmaker shootings

By Matt Sepic Minnesota’s top federal prosecutor says investigators have found no evidence that Vance Boelter had any help when he allegedly killed former DFL ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 5:24 pm

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Feds refute Eichorn claim of ‘vindictive’ prosecution

Prosecutors are pushing back on claims that they singled out a former Minnesota state senator for federal charges after authorities arrested him in a child ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 4:55 pm

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Nicole Mitchell burglary trial plows forward with opening statements, witnesses testimony

By Mathew Holding Eagle III and Peter Cox Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s burglary trial got into the heart of the case Tuesday with both the prosecution ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 4:41 pm

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Advocates denounce ICE arrests at Fort Snelling Immigration Court

By Sarah Thamer MPR News/90.1 FM About a hundred people gathered outside Fort Snelling Immigration Court Monday, some holding signs that read “due process for ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 4:20 pm

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A new look at the mystery of Jodi Huisentruit, now 30 years missing

By Neal Justin Star Tribune (TNS) Caroline Lowe keeps broadcaster Jodi Huisentruit close to the heart — especially in June. Every day of the month, ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 4:18 pm

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Authorities continue search for bear that seriously wounded woman in NW Wisconsin

By Mark Zdechlik Wildlife officials continue to search for a black bear that seriously injured a woman outside her home in northwest Wisconsin last weekend. ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 3:39 pm

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Minnesota enacts first-in-nation law requiring mental health warnings on social media

By Dana Ferguson Beginning next summer, Minnesotans scrolling social media sites will get a pop up warning. Before they can proceed to photos, articles or posts, ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, July 14, 2025 1:14 pm

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You butter believe it: Cookie Butter Cheesecake is 2025’s ‘Flavor of the Fair’

By Jaylan Sims Every year, Midwest Dairy, a trade association that represents Minnesota-based milk producers, hosts an online voting competition to crown the ‘Flavor of ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, July 13, 2025 6:58 pm

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Trump cuts gut family nutrition education program in Minnesota slash 60 jobs

By Kyra Miles A Trump administration move to end federal funding for a nutrition education program for low-income families will cut 60 jobs in Minnesota ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, July 11, 2025 3:53 pm

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Minnesota lawmakers add new fraud defenses, leaving others for future consideration

By Dana Ferguson For the first time in a month, there was again legislative activity at the state Capitol as a House  committee met Tuesday ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, July 11, 2025 3:45 pm

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How will Medicaid cuts affect Minnesota nursing homes?

By Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton Funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” are estimated to strip $500 million annually from Minnesota Medicaid ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, July 10, 2025 9:54 pm

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Trump administration withholds millions in funding from Minnesota schools

By Elizabeth Shockman In the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage school district, federal title dollars help keep teachers and staff members up-to-date on the latest instructional training. The funds ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, July 9, 2025 8:48 am

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Up to 250,000 Minnesotans could lose coverage under federal Medicaid cuts

By Erica Zurek Last week, Congress passed President Trump’s extensive tax and spending bill with a vote of 218-214, where two Republicans joined all Democrats ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 8, 2025 4:52 pm

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Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in Anoka and Carver counties

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been detected in Anoka and Carver counties, but officials say people shouldn’t be alarmed. “We have detected West Nile ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 8, 2025 4:43 pm

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More than a story: Minnesota researcher explores the power of fairy tales on children

By Kyra Miles Once upon a time, babies and toddlers gathered at the George Latimer Central Library in St. Paul for story time. They oohed ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, July 4, 2025 2:00 pm

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