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How Trump’s unprecedented effort to prosecute noncitizen voters fell apart

HSI deployed its tech platform to find noncitizens on voter rolls, despite warnings from agency insiders that it would lead to an “ungodly” number of false positives. The post How Trump’s unprecedente...

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Trump administration OKs use of federal money to pay Minnesota nursing home workers

The unprecedented new wage floor for a specific industry goes into effect next month following multiple delays. The post Trump administration OKs use of federal money to pay Minnesota nursing home wor...

15 hours ago

Public health can’t survive without trust in official recommendations

Basing decisions on significant evidence is the standard we should demand from every administration, health agency and public official. The post Public health can’t survive without trust in official r...

17 hours ago

D.C. Memo: Trump’s $1B White House makeover

WASHINGTON — If you live in Washington, D.C. — and maybe even if you don’t — you know the White House is a massive construction site, the ailing Reflecting Pool […] The post D.C. Memo: Trump’s $1B Whi...

18 hours ago

Documents show federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive groups, unions

The program was aimed at what officials called a network of conspirators helping “violent opportunists and agitators.” The post Documents show federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted prog...

23 hours ago

If you can’t arboretum, join ’em

Plus: DHS looking for Antifa in unions; supporting children and teens in Brainerd; Mangione changing plea; and more. The post If you can’t arboretum, join ’em appeared first on MinnPost....

1 day ago

More speakers announced for MinnPost Festival 2026

Three more exciting conversations join the MinnPost Festival 2026 lineup! The post More speakers announced for MinnPost Festival 2026 appeared first on MinnPost....

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A ‘kissing canopy’ is getting harder to find on Twin Cities streets

In many areas, our trees are too small and streets are too big, making it harder to find a branching crown overhead. The post A ‘kissing canopy’ is getting harder to find on Twin Cities streets appear...

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Frey’s proposed budget gives Minneapolis Park board less than half of what it asked for

Commissioners said the “placeholder” figure would lead to layoffs, reduced maintenance or closed recreation centers. The post Frey’s proposed budget gives Minneapolis Park board less than half of what...

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A message to the city of Minneapolis: Consolidation would hurt our parks

The quality of our parks would erode under consolidation and be an ineffective use of taxpayer dollars. The post A message to the city of Minneapolis: Consolidation would hurt our parks appeared first...

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New exhibit centers Palestinian American identity, highlights strength of Arab women with screen printing

“I want to present Palestinian people as normal people,” St. Paul-based artist Hend Al-Mansour said. “To show their love of beauty, what they do, what they love, what are their hopes.” The post New ex...

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AP: Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state

On Tuesday, former sportscaster Michele Tafoya won the Senate nomination, and state House speaker Lisa Demuth secured the primary for governor. Both candidates defeated rivals seen as too extreme for ...

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You’re being followed

Steve Sack's cartoons, like this one on Flock cameras, appear on MinnPost each Thursday. The post You’re being followed appeared first on MinnPost....

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What is 7-OH kratom — and why are healthcare providers worried about a possible ban?

A University of Minnesota nurse practitioner says banning products without a plan for addicted users could have unintended consequences. The post What is 7-OH kratom — and why are healthcare providers...

2 days ago

Should 11.3% appear too small, be thankful I don’t take it all

Your daily news roundup starts … NOW. Mayor Jacob Frey delivered his proposed budget of $2.3 million on Wednesday, and the big news is an 11.3% property tax increase. The […] The post Should 11.3% app...

2 days ago

How Peggy Flanagan won a chance to succeed Sen. Tina Smith

A progressive movement fueled by anger at Trump, reaction to Operation Metro Surge and other factors propelled Flanagan's primary win over Angie Craig. The post How Peggy Flanagan won a chance to succ...

2 days ago

Peggy Flanagan could make history for Native American women in November. She’s not the only one.

This story on Peggy Flanagan was originally reported by Mel Leonor Barclay of The 19th. Meet Mel and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. Lt. Gov. […] The post Peggy Flanagan c...

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Minnesota’s PFAS law risks cutting off patients from needed medical devices

Precision is critical when policymakers and regulators consider PFAS in medical devices and can directly influence whether patients trust and continue using recommended devices. The post Minnesota’s P...

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Wake up Maggie, I think I’ve got to cancel my State Fair show

Plus: Right to Repair heads to ballot; DOJ observers kept out of polling places; Vintage Music Co. for sale; and more in your news roundup. The post Wake up Maggie, I think I’ve got to cancel my State...

3 days ago

‘A clear choice for voters’: Hennepin County Attorney field narrows to Frazier, Folk

The results set up a November contest that will likely serve as a referendum on the progressive policies of Mary Moriarty. The post ‘A clear choice for voters’: Hennepin County Attorney field narrows ...

3 days ago

After hard-fought primaries, it’s Peggy Flanagan vs. Michele Tafoya for U.S. Senate

Angie Craig vows to support Flanagan in the race against GOP Senate candidate Michele Tafoya. The post After hard-fought primaries, it’s Peggy Flanagan vs. Michele Tafoya for U.S. Senate appeared firs...

3 days ago

AP: Lisa Demuth wins Republican nomination for governor in Minnesota

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lisa Demuth wins Republican nomination for governor in Minnesota. Catch up on our recent reporting on Lisa Demuth: The post AP: Lisa Demuth wins Republican nomination for governor in...

3 days ago

Matt Little prevails in the 2nd District, expanding progressive wins in Democratic primaries

The lawyer ran as a progressive, besting flight attendant Kaela Berg and Mayo Clinic physician Matt Klein. The post Matt Little prevails in the 2nd District, expanding progressive wins in Democratic p...

3 days ago

AP: Michele Tafoya wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Minnesota

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michele Tafoya wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Minnesota. The post AP: Michele Tafoya wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Minnesota appeared first on MinnPost...

3 days ago

Amy Klobuchar wins Democratic nomination for governor in Minnesota

WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Klobuchar wins Democratic nomination for governor in Minnesota. This story will be updated. The post Amy Klobuchar wins Democratic nomination for governor in Minnesota appeared f...

3 days ago

What to expect from MinnPost on primary election night

Our plans for bringing you unique, insightful reporting this evening. The post What to expect from MinnPost on primary election night appeared first on MinnPost....

3 days ago

Finally, a real debate on government and the economy

Thanks to the candidacies of Democratic Socialists, America is seeing more fundamental differences between the two major political parties. The post Finally, a real debate on government and the econom...

3 days ago

New bathroom stalls are priority No. 1, perhaps No. 2

Plus: Customized ballots; undercover ICE agent at Omar event; financial assistance drying up for students; and more in your news roundup. The post New bathroom stalls are priority No. 1, perhaps No. 2...

4 days ago

Minnesota election experts: SAVE America Act would disrupt voting to fix ‘a problem that doesn’t exist’

Academic reviews of recent elections have found illegal voting to be extraordinarily rare and often unintentional when it does occur. The post Minnesota election experts: SAVE America Act would disrup...

4 days ago

Sure, it’s convenient, but much is missing in virtual courtrooms

Even in an increasingly virtual world, courtrooms should be filled with suits, arguments and the sounds of pounding gavels. The post Sure, it’s convenient, but much is missing in virtual courtrooms ap...

4 days ago

Trump’s immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota’s bruising Senate primary

The immigration debate is an added schism in a race that otherwise echoes many of the other left versus center divides that have played out across the United States this year. The post Trump’s immigra...

4 days ago

Minnesota and Wisconsin primaries next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan has energized the left while stoking fears among Democratic Party leaders that the shift to the left, particularly in battleground states like Michigan and Wiscons...

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‘I don’t trust any election ever done with a computer’: A look at the GOP candidates for governor

Mike Lindell has a line into Trump. Lisa Demuth has name recognition and a legislative record. And Kendall Qualls says he is a less divisive version of Lindell. The post ‘I don’t trust any election ev...

4 days ago

Please don’t drink the lake water

Plus: Mayor Frey spending $3k on candles; what Craig v. Flanagan means on the national level; scooter night in Minneapolis; and more. The post Please don’t drink the lake water appeared first on MinnP...

5 days ago

Documenters report: Planning Commission seeks public input on Rondo plan

The plan, proposed by Reconnect Rondo, lays out redevelopment priorities that would complement the proposed 21-acre land bridge. If approved, it would be added to the city's comprehensive plan. The po...

1 week ago

Photos: The faces of Farmfest

MinnPost photographer Bridget Bennett spent two days at Farmfest documenting the candidate forums, media scrums, and handshakes. So many handshakes. The post Photos: The faces of Farmfest appeared fir...

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Documenters report: Hennepin County increases funding commitment for Blue Line extension

To meet local funding requirements for a federal grant, the board voted to contribute $2.25 billion toward the $3.4 billion project. The post Documenters report: Hennepin County increases funding comm...

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Counterpoint: Minnesota PUC decision reflects practical progress in energy policy

A recent Voices piece failed to reflect Minnesota reality and ignored the practical progress of a recent Public Utilities Commission decision, which will drive improvements to Minnesota’s housing stoc...

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A data center is an odd fit for the increasingly valuable North Loop in Minneapolis

The Minnesota Star Tribune’s plan to sell its North Loop printing facility to a data center developer is less-than-ideal news. The post A data center is an odd fit for the increasingly valuable North ...

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Outside groups fuel bitter Senate race between Peggy Flanagan and Angie Craig

Those helping Craig are spending much more, but Flanagan has also gotten a boost as there are few guardrails on special interest involvement in politics. The post Outside groups fuel bitter Senate rac...

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D.C. Memo: A Schwarze schism in the GOP

The GOP takes aim at one of its own. Plus: debate on THC gummies, drinks gums up the Senate; another farm-bill fail; and more The post D.C. Memo: A Schwarze schism in the GOP appeared first on MinnPos...

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If I had $9,000, I would buy you a burrito (but not a Chipotle burrito, that’s cruel)

Plus: Minnesota's growth lags; Dawanna Witt threatened with arrest; more pillow talk with Mike Lindell; and more news in this roundup. The post If I had $9,000, I would buy you a burrito (but not a Ch...

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‘Commiecrats,’ a snubbed candidate and ‘trade, not aid’ at Farmfest

Candidates for the U.S. Senate aired their views at Farmfest against a gloomy economic backdrop, though the GOP’s endorsed candidate had to watch from the seats The post ‘Commiecrats,’ a snubbed candi...

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Another Farmfest attraction: free nitrate water testing for private well owners

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is testing water samples for pollution caused by fertilizer and manure runoff. The post Another Farmfest attraction: free nitrate water testing for private well...

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Hard data and context are missing in Minnesota’s overblown fraud furor

Trump's claims that this state is an outlier when it comes to fraud don't hold up, and the politicized attacks must not go unchallenged. The post Hard data and context are missing in Minnesota’s overb...

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Minnesota fraud panic: Key facts and U.S. context

This state really isn't an outlier, and by at least one measures it has one of the lowest rates of public corruption. The post Minnesota fraud panic: Key facts and U.S. context appeared first on MinnP...

1 week ago

How a Minneapolis translator is bringing Pokémon to life in ASL

A new streaming partnership is bringing in-screen ASL to more TV shows and movies – a ‘next evolution’ for Deaf accessibility. The post How a Minneapolis translator is bringing Pokémon to life in ASL ...

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When data centers come to town

Steve Sack's cartoons, like this one on opposition to data centers, appear on MinnPost each Thursday. The post When data centers come to town appeared first on MinnPost....

1 week ago

Passes on sale for MinnPost Festival 2026

Tickets are now on sale for MinnPost Festival 2026 The post Passes on sale for MinnPost Festival 2026 appeared first on MinnPost....

1 week ago

The SPAM, eggs, sausage and SPAM’s not got much SPAM in it

Plus: Farmfest welcomes candidates for the Senate and governor; Pig's Eye encampment clearing; stop going in grain elevators people; and more. The post The SPAM, eggs, sausage and SPAM’s not got much ...

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