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Politics · United StatesTim Walz accepts accountability for Minnesota fraud
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has stated that fraud within his administration should have been stopped sooner and accepted accountability. His comments, made in an exit interview, have prompted debate among lawmakers regarding his gubernatorial legacy.
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Science & Tech · United StatesMinnesota farmer harvests cucumbers at solar farm
Winifred Sylvah harvested about 140 pounds of cucumbers from a plot of land at a solar farm in Big Lake, Minnesota. The project, known as agrivoltaics, integrates farming with solar power generation, offering farmers longer-term land leases.
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Politics · United StatesMinnesota shuts down $2 million business fund over fraud concerns
Hennepin County, Minnesota, has terminated a $2 million relief fund for businesses affected by federal immigration enforcement due to widespread fraud. Hundreds of applications were flagged, leading officials to halt the program. The county stated no taxpayer money was lost as fraudulent claims were caught during review.
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Politics · United StatesMinnesota judges coordinated on immigration cases, reports say
Federal judges in Minnesota coordinated their handling of immigration cases through meetings, email threads, and shared tools, according to reports. The coordination, revealed by The New York Times, has led to scrutiny over judicial independence, though judges maintain each case was decided independently.
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Politics · United StatesMinnesota SNAP waiver use debated by state and federal officials
Minnesota continues to use a COVID-era waiver for SNAP applicants, permitting verbal signatures over the phone. The U.S. Department of Agriculture extended this waiver until June 30, 2028, but state and federal officials appear to differ on its application.
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ICE officer Christian Castro released from Texas jail after extradition denied
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged in a Minneapolis shooting has been released from a Texas jail. A judge refused to order his extradition to Minnesota, citing jurisdictional issues, while Texas Governor Greg Abbott awaits an internal state investigation.
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Judge refuses to order ICE officer's extradition from Texas to Minnesota
A federal judge has refused to order Texas to extradite ICE officer Christian Castro to Minnesota, where he faces assault and false reporting charges. Castro is accused of shooting a man in the leg through a home's front door.
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