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US House Denounces Minnesota Shootings, Political Violence
Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan - South Dakota
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The U.S. House unanimously adopted a resolution Wednesday condemning the June 14 attacks on former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, who were killed by a gunman, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, who were wounded....
US House approves resolution denouncing Minnesota shootings, political violence
North Dakota Monitor
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June 25, 2025
The U.S. House unanimously adopted a resolution Wednesday condemning the June 14 attacks on former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, who were killed by a gunman, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, who were wounded....
Minnesota lawmaker shootings hit close to home for N.J. Judge Esther Salas
CBS - New York
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Slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were gunned down at their home on June 14, will be laid to rest this weekend. Authorities say the gunman was politically motivated. The tragedy is eerily similar to what unfolded...
Trump’s plan to strip protections from federal forests affects 62K acres in Minnesota
Star Tribune - Minnesota
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June 25, 2025
However, most types of timber found in Minnesota’s roadless areas are “not extremely valuable, since they tend to be low-productivity sites near the BWCAW, growing on rocky terrain and swamps,” said Frelich.Timber in these areas are also largely...
Lawsuit filed by businesses near George Floyd Square dismissed
CBS 4 - Minnesota
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By WCCO Staff June 25, 2025 / 9:12 PM CDT / CBS/AP WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of June 25, 2025 WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of June 25, 2025 01:43 A judge last week dismissed a $30 million lawsuit filed against the City of Minneapolis...
New York lawmakers pass measure requiring social media warning labels
The Christian Post - Washington D.C.
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June 25, 2025
By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Unsplash/Dole777Social media platforms with "addictive" design features may be required to display mental health warning labels on their websites for New York users, a move that...
Brooklyn bumps Minneapolis out of No. 1 spot for city biking
Star Tribune - Minnesota
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June 25, 2025
Minneapolis’ report noted low-stress biking in south, northeast and near north Minneapolis and higher-stress biking around city limits, especially in Northeast.Schieferdecker said some areas, particularly in northeast Minneapolis, were industrial...
How late Rep. Melissa Hortman boosted solar energy in Minnesota
CBS 4 - Minnesota
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Before she was the Democrats' leader and then Speaker of the Minnesota House, Melissa Hortman chaired the chamber's energy policy committee and authored a law that remained one of her proudest legislative achievements: boosting solar energy in the...
Winona area legislators express concern over Minnesota's cannabis laws
Post-Bulletin - Minnesota
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June 25, 2025
WINONA, Minn. — While Minnesota is prepares for its first licensed cannabis business to open, Winona's state legislators have concerns about the state's cannabis laws. “First, we could end up with too many retail stores, which could create...
MDH, University of Minnesota survey finds most Minnesotans see Medicaid as 'very important'
Post-Bulletin - Minnesota
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June 25, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A majority of Minnesotans see Medicaid, also known as Medical Assistance, as "very important" and oppose federal government funding reductions for the program, a new statewide survey found. The Minnesota Department of Health and...
Trump DOJ Sues Minnesota Over Free Tuition for Illegal Aliens, Citing Discrimination Against U.S. Citizens
[your]NEWS
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June 25, 2025
Lawsuit challenges state policy as unconstitutional under federal immigration statute By yourNEWS Media Newsroom The Trump administration’s Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and state officials,...
New rule on Minnesota roads set to go into effect in less than a week
KSTP - Minnesota
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June 25, 2025
New rule on Minnesota roads set to go into effect in less than a week There’s a new rule for Minnesota roads that will allow lane splitting and filtering from motorcycles to keep moving in slowed or stopped traffic. The law was passed in the 2024...
The Real Reason Crows Are BANNED As Pets in Minnesota
ESPN 102.3FM/AM - South Dakota
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June 25, 2025
You can own all sorts of strange and exotic animals in the state of Minnesota. In fact, you'd probably be shocked to find out exactly what your neighbors are keeping behind closed doors. Take a look at a few examples. Credit: Canva Credit: Canva...
Emmer, others pass resolution condemning political violence
St. Cloud Live - Minnesota
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June 25, 2025
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution on Tuesday, June 24, condemning the shootings of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman and their spouses. Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, and her husband, Mark, were...
Right tries to spin political assassinations
The Freeman - Wisconsin
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To the editor: Tragedy is part of life and apparently so is attempting to use the tragedy of others for one’s own advantage. Enter today’s GOP. Rather than express condolences and sympathy over the political assassinations in Minnesota, today’s...
More states move to protect officials’ personal data after Minnesota attacks
Straight Arrow News
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June 25, 2025
A wave of state-level action is unfolding across the U.S. as lawmakers respond to the recent shooting of Minnesota legislators — one fatally — allegedly by a man who found his victims’ personal information online, according to court filings. The...
Bipartisan resolution condemning attacks on Minnesota lawmakers passes in U.S. House
WDIO - Minnesota
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June 25, 2025
A bipartisan resolution condemning recent attacks on Minnesota lawmakers and calling for unity and the rejection of political violence in Minnesota and across the United States passed in the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday, June 25. The...
Trump administration challenges Minnesota Dream Act in court
United Press International (UPI)
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June 25 (UPI) -- The Trump administration on Wednesday filed a lawsuit challenging Minnesota laws that provide some undocumented immigrants with higher-education tuition benefits not offered to U.S. citizens. The lawsuit is the third time the...
At this small town Minnesota cafe, donkeys are the main attraction
CBS 4 - Minnesota
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One couple is bringing their beloved animals to New Germany, Minnesota, to create a small town cafe with a surprising twist. "So we've got Rockefeller, and we've got Flapjack. Very friendly and very social. They love to be brushed," Kelley...
Minnesota United surprises Michael Boxall with news he’s a first-time MLS All-Star
Star Tribune - Minnesota
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June 25, 2025
Boxall had to think something was up, but it wasn’t until everyone walked onto the field at the end of the session for an announcement that he knew for sure. The ACES kids were holding homemade signs that read “Congrats Boxy on making the 2025 MLS...