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St. Louis Park high school graduate votes early
Tess Machalek, a recent high school graduate from St. Louis Park is voting for the very first time, and she’s doing it early. Machalek is known for helping pass Rep. Larry Kraft’s bill, which requires school districts to provide voter pre-registration forms for 16 and 17-year-olds. Learn more information about voting for the primary and…
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Richfield woman who was undocumented for 25 years casts her first vote
Emilia Gonzalez Avalos is a Richfield resident, a Unidos MN organizer who helped pass the Minnesota Dream Act, and a newly documented US citizen after living in the country for 25 years. Today, she cast her first vote ever on the first day of Minnesota’s early voting for the primary elections. Follow us for more…
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Minnesota farmers are taking precautions against a pest from 1,100 miles away
The New World screwworm is working its way north from Texas, leading farmers to take extra precautions this season. Their workforce has been crippled by layoffs and understaffing as they try to navigate this latest infestation.
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Rep. Tom Emmer tells immigrants to “assimilate” or leave
At a conservative town hall, Rep. Tom Emmer argued that immigrants who come to the U.S. should “assimilate” — and suggested those who don’t should leave. The comments come as the GOP continues leaning into hardline immigration rhetoric ahead of the 2026 election cycle.
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Rochester drug store’s postal substation saved by community support
Today was set to be the last day Hunt’s Silver Lake Drug Store would remain a USPS substation after the postal office pulled its contract. But, thanks to the pushback from the community and Minnesota’s Senators, the drug store will remain open to mailing items. Learn why the store was closing and what it would’ve…
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Gov. Walz files 16 FOIA requests with feds over Minnesota retribution
Governor Tim Walz has filed 16 Freedom of Information Act requests against the Trump administration, demanding access to any records including the words “Minnesota,” “Walz,” “reckoning,” “retribution,” “punish,” and “Democrat.” These file requests will go all the way back to Trump’s first day back in office in 2025. Sign up for our weekly newsletter.
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MN labor, faith, community groups call on companies to ‘Step Up for Democracy’
Minnesotans across labor, faith, and community groups are speaking out against the federal attacks on democracy and voting rights. They’re demanding that corporations based or active in Minnesota, like Best Buy, Target, and Delta, sign the Step Up for Democracy pledge. The pledge has three main vows: providing information to voters about how to register…
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Legal analyst gives his take on Trump admin subpoenas targeted at MN officials
A federal judge blocked efforts by the Trump admin. to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and other state officials in connection with their refusal to assist in the White House’s immigration enforcement agenda.
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DFL candidate for Minnesota governor: ‘Inspiring the next generation to lead’
Kobey Layne is in the race for Minnesota governor as a progressive, DFL candidate, and she believes her mission—especially as an out trans woman—is to show others that anything is possible when it comes to fighting for your vision. Learn more about Layne’s campaign priorities and her “100-day accountability promise” here.
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Federal judge throws out subpoenas against Minnesota state officials
The Department of Justice tried to subpoena Minnesota officials for “obstructing federal officers during Operation Metro Surge,” but a federal judge is not having it. Follow and sign up for our newsletters to stay informed on political battles like this.
