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August 27

'Weapons of war': Dem lawmakers call for gun control after Minneapolis school shooting

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., called for more to be done "to stop gun violence in America," while Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., demanded that lawmakers should pass "sensible gun control."

August 26

Walz' Minnesota may be next as ICE detention footprint grows nationwide

Governor Tim Walz faces potential ICE detention facility in Minnesota as federal immigration enforcement expands private prison network across multiple states.

August 25

Federal judge strikes down Minnesota law barring religious colleges from state program

A federal judge struck down a Minnesota law that barred religious colleges from participating in a state program as violating the First Amendment, in a ruling Friday.

August 23

Federally protected birds force high school football team to rearrange schedule

The Apple Valley High School football team – the Eagles – in Minnesota has been forced to play daytime games only after federally protected ospreys built nest on stadium floodlights.

August 23

Socialist Dem mayoral candidate knocked over foreign-language rally as he loses key endorsement

Democratic socialist and Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh is being knocked for holding a rally in a foreign language that appeared entirely devoid of American flags.

August 22

Minnesota attorney general brags about lawsuit against Trump admin to keep trans athletes in girls' sports

Keith Ellison boasted about suing the Trump administration over an executive order excluding transgender athletes from girls' sports.

August 22

Ilhan Omar erupts at own party for reneging on socialist candidate's endorsement: 'Inexcusable'

Rep. Ilhan Omar blasted her own state party on Thursday night for revoking the endorsement of Minneapolis mayoral hopeful Omar Fateh.

August 20

Lawsuit over Minnesota trans pitcher heats up with first court hearing

A federal court heard arguments from Minnesota softball players challenging state policies that permit biological males to compete in girls athletics.

August 20

Former Vikings captain speaks out against team for employing male cheerleaders

The Minnesota Vikings are facing national controversy over male cheerleaders as former player Jack Brewer voiced strong opposition to the decision.

August 17

Mechanic finds Ford assembly worker's lost wallet in vehicle hood from 11 years ago

A Minnesota mechanic working on a 2015 Ford Edge brought to his shop discovered a wallet under the hood that a Michigan Ford worker lost 11 years earlier.