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Minnesota’s Northstar rail line, which never met its potential or expectations, winds down service
After years of sparse ridership, the last train will run on Sunday, Jan. 4.
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DOJ demands more voter records from Minnesota
The letter is the latest in a series of demands and threats federal officials have levied at Minnesota’s elected leaders.
January 2, 2026
How we got here: Trump administration pushes Minnesota to change high school sports law
A decade-old bylaw allowing athletes assigned male at birth to compete in high school girls sports is putting Minnesota schools and education programs at risk of losing federal funding.
January 2, 2026
Immigration enforcement expands beyond Twin Cities
For weeks ICE has stepped up enforcement in Minnesota as part of “Operation Metro Surge.”
December 30, 2025
Minnesota’s immigration cases are increasingly held in secret
Judges are limiting access to court proceedings, citing safety concerns. Observers say it’s an overreaction that hurts transparency.
December 29, 2025
Key source says story that prompted Trump tirade against Somalis is erroneous
The writers of a City Journal story alleging a connection between Minnesota fraud and al-Shabab say they stand by their story.
December 29, 2025
New year brings new laws, including paid family leave
From a major new paid leave benefit to the end of the deer shotgun zone, Jan. 1 brings several new laws.
December 28, 2025
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Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats tap influencers to spread political message
After Republicans outmaneuvered Democrats online in the 2024 election, Walz and fellow Democrats are trying to build their own network of content creators.
December 28, 2025
Ilhan Omar defiant as Trump, allies step up attacks
“His immigration policy was cruel in his first administration, and now it’s just outright dangerous,” she says.
December 26, 2025
Brooks: Minnesota’s year in review — what does not break us makes us stronger
We look back at the sorrow and joy of the year that was.
AuthoredJennifer Brooks
AuthoredJennifer BrooksDecember 26, 2025
Woodbury officials unaware of plans for potential ICE facility
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a processing site to hold newly arrested detainees in the Twin Cities suburb.
December 24, 2025
Walz expects influx of ICE agents in Minnesota around holidays
The governor held a news conference with community and faith leaders in north Minneapolis, calling on residents to help observe immigration enforcement activity in the coming days.
December 24, 2025
Trump administration gives state another 10-day period to address Title IX violation
The Department of Education gave notice it may initiate the administrative process to suspend funding to Minnesota schools if the violation for a bylaw allowing athletes assigned male at birth to compete in female sports is not resolved.
December 23, 2025
