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March 28, 2025 6:10 AM

Minnesota Department of Health likely to lay off up to 200 people due to federal funding cuts

The Minnesota Department of Health says it likely will lay off 150 to 200 people, because of funding cuts at the federal level. A Twin Cities nonprofit investigated alongside Feeding Our Future is fighting to resume taking part in a taxpayer-funded food program.

by Phil Picardi

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March 27, 2025 4:20 PM

Protests against Walz back to work office plan. Health department plans layoffs

After the federal government abruptly cut COVID program grants this week, the Minnesota Department of Health is considering layoffs. And the largest union for state employees is telling it's members they will push back on the governor's plan to send state workers back to the office half time.

by Emily Reese

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March 27, 2025 6:10 AM

Eichorn released to a halfway house. Minneapolis reviewing violence interruption services

Former state Sen. Justin Eichorn has been released under conditions to a halfway house as a criminal case that led to his resignation proceeds. And the Minneapolis City Council is discussing a proposal Thursday to bring violence interruption services to the Cedar Riverside and Elliot Park neighborhoods.

by Phil Picardi

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March 26, 2025 4:00 PM

Minnesota may lose millions as COVID federal funding cut off

The state of Minnesota stands to lose millions in COVID-19 funding after the federal government announced Tuesday it would terminate grants to local and state governments. A new environmental center opened Tuesday in Ramsey County. And a board that oversees economic development on the Iron Range has selected a new chair.

by Emily Reese

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March 25, 2025 4:32 PM

Walz sets special election date to fill Eichorn's former Senate seat

The 6th District Senate seat came open last week after Justin Eichorn resigned. Eichorn is charged with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.

by Emily Reese

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March 25, 2025 6:37 AM

Nudieland shooter gets 23 years in prison. St. Francis Public Schools gets sued for book banning site

A man who pleaded guilty to murder and assault in a 2023 mass shooting at a Minneapolis punk show is headed to prison. And the American Civil Liberties Union is suing St. Francis Public Schools for using a third-party website called Book Looks to ban books.

by Phil Picardi

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March 24, 2025 5:51 PM

Eichorn investigation update; Minnesota Senate to vote on resolution condemning Trump's pardons

Federal prosecutors have accused former Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn of trying to obstruct their investigation related to charges of soliciting a minor. And the Democratic-controlled Minnesota Senate is staged to vote on a resolution condemning President Donald Trump's pardons of those found guilty of crimes on January 6, 2021.

by Emily Reese

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March 24, 2025 6:37 AM

Nudieland shooter to be sentenced. Emerald ash borer found in another Minnesota county

A man who admitted killing one person and wounding six others in a mass shooting at a 2023 Minneapolis punk show faces sentencing this afternoon. State agriculture officials say the invasive emerald ash borer has spread to another Minnesota county.

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March 21, 2025 2:59 PM

More arrests announced in sting operation that nabbed Eichorn

Bloomington police officials today announced they arrested 14 men during the sting operation that nabbed a state senator earlier this week. The men are accused of trying to solicit sex from minors. That story and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 21, 2025 7:24 AM

Rep. Omar criticizes Trump’s policies. Red Lake High School shooting victims remembered

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar hosted a town hall meeting Thursday night in Minneapolis. She spent much of the discussion criticizing the policies of President Donald Trump. And former Red Lake High School students will honor the people who lost their lives during a school shooting 20 years ago.

by Phil Picardi

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