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politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Twin Cities win as judge tosses Trump administration's sanctuary-city lawsuits

A U.S. District Judge dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuits against Minneapolis, St. Paul, Hennepin County, Minnesota, and state officials over sanctuary-city policies, ruling that federal preemption claims failed to show the federal government commands or bans actions and that the policies regulate state and local officials' duties rather than federal actors; the judge also found the administration's challenge to Ellison's advisory on jail holds implausible.

via MPR News|

#federal-preemption #immigration-policy #minnesota

local-news1 month ago•20 min saved

Horned Rabbits in St. Paul: Shope Virus Turns Bunnies into Frankenstein Figures

In St. Paul and the Twin Cities, rabbits infected with Shope papillomavirus develop horn- or tusk-like growths. The non-curable virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and ticks and is most active in warmer months. Officials say the prevalence can wax and wane; the Minnesota DNR notes metro infections without confirming a rise, while the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota has treated seven affected rabbits this year. Domestic rabbits may require veterinary removal of growths.

via Pioneer Press|

#local-news #rabbits #shope-papillomavirus

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Beantown Welcomes the Tartan Army as Glasgow and Boston Forge Twin-City Ties

Boston and Glasgow formalized a twin-city agreement intended to create new opportunities for meaningful cooperation and mutual growth, while thousands of Scottish fans—the Tartan Army—descended on Beantown ahead of the 2026 World Cup, delighting locals with tailgating and celebrations, boosting beer sales, and drawing warm hospitality from police and residents alike as Scottish culture makes its mark in Boston.

via The Guardian|

#boston #scotland #tartan-army

weather2 months ago•2 min saved

Minnesota braces for multi-round severe storms with damaging winds and hail risk

Minnesota’s Weather Authority has a Forecast First ALERT for Wednesday as much of the state, including the Twin Cities, is under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3/5) for severe thunderstorms. The first round (midnight–5 AM) may form a squall line bringing damaging winds across western Minnesota, followed by a second round (2–5 PM) near I-35 with large hail and possible tornadoes; the morning clouds’ persistence could dampen the threat or push it east to Wisconsin. Highs in the upper 80s and very humid, with cooler, unsettled weather arriving late week.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|

#forecast #minnesota #severe-weather

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Twin Cities Secure 2028 NFL Draft, Highlighting Minnesota’s Big-Event Playbook

The NFL awarded the 2028 Draft to Minneapolis, with activations centered around U.S. Bank Stadium and related events planned across downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, Mall of America and the Viking Lakes complex; commissioner Roger Goodell praised Minnesota’s track record of handling big moments as the draft heads to the Twin Cities for three days in late April 2028.

via Sports Illustrated|

#minneapolis #nfl-draft #sports

sports5 months ago•7 min saved

Twin Cities hockey fixture Jessi Pierce, longtime NHL.com writer, dies in house fire with her three children

Jessi Pierce, 37, a longtime NHL.com contributor and familiar presence at Minnesota Wild games, died Saturday in a house fire that also claimed her three children, drawing tributes from the NHL, the Wild, and the local hockey community.

via NHL.com|

#hockey #jessi-pierce #minnesota-wild

politics7 months ago•5 min saved

DOJ subpoenas Minnesota leaders over anti-ICE stance

The U.S. Justice Department subpoenaed the offices of Minnesota's governor, attorney general, and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along with six other Democratic offices, as part of a criminal probe into whether public officials' opposition to President Trump's immigration crackdown amounted to wrongdoing, amid protests and clashes with federal agents in the Twin Cities.

via Reuters|

#immigration-enforcement #justice-department #minnesota

local7 months ago•3 min saved

ICE checks for citizenship spark civil-rights concerns among Twin Cities officers

Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley and other local leaders say ICE’s Metro Surge operation targeted off-duty officers for proof of citizenship, describing the actions as civil-rights violations that erode trust between police and the communities they serve; they call for accountability and greater oversight of federal agents while reaffirming support for lawful immigration enforcement.

via CBS News|

#accountability #civil-rights #immigration-enforcement

us-news7 months ago•74 min saved

Chaos and tension surge as Trump's immigration crackdown hits the Twin Cities

President Trump’s immigration crackdown in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area has fueled chaos and heightened tension, spurring protests and concerns among immigrant communities as officials defend tougher policy amid a broader national immigration debate.

via AP News|

#immigration #minneapolis #protests

economy7 months ago•21 min saved

Twin Cities immigrant-run eateries persevere through ICE crackdown

Immigrant-owned restaurants in the Twin Cities are scrambling to survive ICE enforcement (Operation Metro Surge) with dining rooms closed and staff reduced; revenues are down about 50% year over year as workers fear raids, while communities organize online orders, donation drives, and neighborhood watch efforts to support workers and customers.

via MinnPost|

#community-support #economy #ice-crackdown

local7 months ago•2 min saved

Twin Cities eateries shutter as ICE raid spurs community relief

ICE operations led to temporary closures at Twin Cities restaurants, including El Rodeo in Maple Grove, as workers feared reporting to work. In response, community volunteers began signing up to fill shifts (about 75 in 90 minutes) and a GoFundMe raised roughly $6,000 to support employees with groceries and pay, with the aim of reopening soon.

via CBS News|

#gofundme #immigration-enforcement #local

politics7 months ago•3 min saved

Walz Calls for Calm as Federal Agents Operate in Minnesota

Governor Walz urged Minnesotans to remain peaceful as thousands of federal immigration agents operate in Minnesota, calling the actions armed and brutal while encouraging residents to film the activity for accountability. He framed the situation as a test of Minnesota’s decency, criticized the federal presence, and noted Republican pushback and Trump remarks about the events.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|

#dhs #governor-walz #immigration-enforcement

local7 months ago•4 min saved

Twin Cities: ICE must have a warrant to enter homes amid federal surge

Amid a surge of federal agents in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, local officials issued Know Your Rights guidance noting that ICE generally cannot enter a home without a judicial warrant and must have consent for private spaces within a business, though agents may operate in publicly accessible areas; administrative warrants can authorize detentions but do not grant entry, and ICE can arrest without a judicial warrant in certain situations.

via kare11.com|

#ice #immigration #know-your-rights

lottery8 months ago•1 min saved

Multiple $50,000 Powerball Tickets Sold Across the U.S. for Christmas Eve

A $100,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Woodbury, Minnesota, as part of a long-running jackpot roll, while a separate $1.817 billion jackpot was won in Arkansas on Christmas Eve.

via CBS News|

#jackpot #lottery #lottery-win

crime8 months ago•1 min saved

Twin Cities Man Gets 23 Years for Drug Trafficking

A Twin Cities man was sentenced to 23 years in prison for his role in a large international drug trafficking operation involving Mexican cartels, which imported millions of dollars worth of meth, fentanyl, and cocaine into Minnesota, with authorities seizing significant quantities and arresting multiple individuals.

via CBS News|

#crime #drug-trafficking #fentanyl