| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Saturday January 17, 2026 ( 55 items ) |
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Alleged Latin Kings Gang Member Arrested on Federal Charges After Stealing Rifle From FBI Vehicle
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota posted the following news release on Jan. 16, 2026:
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Alleged Latin Kings gang member arrested on federal charges after stealing rifle from FBI vehicle
A prior convicted felon was charged in a criminal complaint today with being a felon in possession of a firearm and theft of government property after breaking into an FBI vehicle and stealing a rifle, announced United States Attorney Daniel N.
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ATR Supports Presidential Veto of Obamacare Expansion
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Jan. 14, 2026:
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ATR Supports Presidential Veto of Obamacare Expansion
By Isabelle Marchese
After 17 House Republicans joined Democrats to approve a three-year reinstatement of COVID-era enhanced Obamacare subsidies, President Trump indicated he may veto the bill should it advance through the Senate.
Americans for Tax Reform applauds the President's instincts and urges him to exercise his veto should Cong
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Attorney General Bonta Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Continue Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Freeze of $10 Billion in Child Care and Family Assistance Funding
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Continue Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Freeze of $10 Billion in Child Care and Family Assistance Funding
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Temporary restraining order remains in effect; Attorney General Bonta urges court to continue blocking funding freeze
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced filing a motion
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Proposal to Remove Anti-Discrimination Protections for Individuals With Gender Dysphoria
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Proposal to Remove Anti-Discrimination Protections for Individuals With Gender Dysphoria
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in submitting a comment letter on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)' proposed rule that would reverse HHS regulati
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Attorney General Bonta Supports Legal Challenge to Trump Administration's Unlawful 100K Fee for H-1B Visa
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Supports Legal Challenge to Trump Administration's Unlawful 100K Fee for H-1B Visa
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate amicus brief in support of the plaintiffs in Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America v. United States Department of Homeland Security, which are challenging the Trump Administration's unlaw
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Bethel Awarded Nearly $1 Million Grant to Launch New Theological Education Program
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 17 -- Bethel University issued the following news:
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Bethel awarded nearly $1 million grant to launch new theological education program
With a nearly $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., Bethel will launch a new Competency-Based Theological Education (CBTE) program--an innovative approach designed to make theological education more affordable, accessible, and relevant for today's church leaders.
By Heather Schnese S'12, content specialist
Bethel has rece
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Black History Story Ideas & Resources at History Colorado
DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 16 -- The History Colorado issued the following news release:
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Black History Story Ideas & Resources at History Colorado
From Black frontiersmen to entrepreneurs, cowboys, doctors, philanthropists, artists and so much more, African American communities have helped shape the West in the face of adversity. For History Colorado museums and historic sites across the state, understanding American history calls for digging deep into the rich stories of the Black experien
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Business Employment Dynamics in Minnesota -- First Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report:
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Business Employment Dynamics in Minnesota -- First Quarter 2025
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From December 2024 to March 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Minnesota were 139,190, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 129,481, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat
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Business Employment Dynamics in Wisconsin -- First Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report:
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Business Employment Dynamics in Wisconsin -- First Quarter 2025
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From December 2024 to March 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Wisconsin were 128,770, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 124,907, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: ACT Scores in Slow Decline Within Past 20 Years
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 13 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary:
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ACT scores in slow decline within past 20 years
By Josiah Padley
One way to assess Minnesota's high school educational prowess is to look at ACT scores throughout the years.
Originally a primarily Midwestern alternative to the SAT, the ACT is a college admittance exam administered today to million
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Elon's Revenge
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 16 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 14, 2026:
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Elon's revenge
By Bill Glahn
You will recall back in March 2025 the news reports of Gov. Tim Walz celebrating a brief drop in the stock price of Elon Musk's electric car company, Tesla (ticker symbol TSLA). The Hill newspaper reported at the time.
"Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) told
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Habeas Corpus
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 16 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Habeas corpus
By Bill Glahn
One measure of the astounding success of the current ICE operation in Minnesota can be found in the explosion of Habeas Corpus filings in Federal District Court in Minnesota.
It seems that as soon as an illegal alien is taken into custody, a lawyer rush
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: ICE Effect
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 16 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 14, 2026:
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The ICE effect
By Bill Glahn
A quick look at current Minneapolis crime statistics shows a sharp drop in nearly all crime categories since the surge began.
Here is the latest crime dashboard, with statistics posted through January 12.
Assaults are up, both year to date and over th
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Latin Kings Play Songs of Love
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 16 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary:
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The Latin Kings play songs of love
By Bill Glahn
From the New York Post,
"Violent Latin Kings gangbanger allegedly stole body armor, weapons from FBI during Minneapolis protests."
That news came directly from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, not from any local source. The Post reports,
"Raul Gu
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: No Guardian Against Massive Fraud
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 16 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 15, 2026:
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No Guardian against massive fraud
By Bill Glahn
Yesterday (Jan. 14), Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a new fraud prosecution. His press release,
"Attorney General Ellison announces over $3 million in fraud charges against Medicaid provider."
So, add another $3
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Second ICE-involved Shooting and the Locked and Loaded Response
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 16 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Second ICE-involved shooting and the locked and loaded response
By David Zimmer
The incident
Last evening, in North Minneapolis, an ICE agent shot and wounded a suspect. It was the second shooting involving an ICE agent in Minneapolis in the past week.
According to the Department
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson Resigns
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 16 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary:
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U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson resigns
By John Phelan
It was reported today that U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson has resigned and that at least six of his colleagues have resigned also.
This is a hard blow to the fight against fraud in Minnesota. As I noted recently, and despite attacks from the state's po
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: What Does Today's Inflation Data Say About Affordability?
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 13 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary:
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What does today's inflation data say about affordability?
By John Phelan
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced that:
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in December.... Over the last 12 months, the all items
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CenterPoint Energy Foundation and Community One Launch Home Repair & Care Program for Southwestern Indiana Customers
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 13 -- CenterPoint Energy Foundation issued the following news release:
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CenterPoint Energy Foundation and Community One launch Home Repair & Care program for southwestern Indiana customers
New Home Repair & Care program will help eligible customers sustainably reduce heating and cooling use; New effort backed by CenterPoint Energy Foundation's $5 million Community Energy Improvement Fund
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. - The CenterPoint Energy Foundation today announced its col
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Comer Takes New Action in Investigation of Fraud in New York's Medicaid Programs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2026:
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Comer Takes New Action in Investigation of Fraud in New York's Medicaid Programs
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today is seeking information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) about reports that the State of New York has been failing to abide by cur
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Congressman Garcia on ICE Terror in Minnesota:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Garcia on ICE Terror in Minnesota:
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ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) joined more than two dozen U.S. Members of Congress, led by Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) at a field hearing in Minneapolis titled Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump's Deadl
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Participates in Field Hearing in Minnesota to Hold ICE Accountable
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Participates in Field Hearing in Minnesota to Hold ICE Accountable
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ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA -Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) participated in a field hearing in Minnesota with over two dozen of her House Democratic Caucus colleagues on the Trump Administration's assault on the Minneapolis-St. Paul community in the wake of the murder of Renee Nicole Good by Immigration and Customs
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Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Penalties for Using Vehicles as Weapons Against ICE Agents, Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Penalties for Using Vehicles as Weapons Against ICE Agents, Law Enforcement
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), James Lankford (R-OK), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and Steve Daines (R-MT) today introduced the ICE Protection Act, which would increase penalties for offenders who assault or re
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DEED Awards $1.6 Million in Adult Workforce Development Funding to 23 Organizations
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 17 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release:
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DEED Awards $1.6 Million in Adult Workforce Development Funding to 23 Organizations
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today awarded more than $1.6 million in workforce grants to 23 organizations that assist adults facing obstacles to find and keep steady employment. The organizations receiving awards are expected to serve
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DHS Highlights Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Arrested in Minnesota Yesterday Including Murderers, Drug Traffickers, and an Illegal Alien with TWENTY-FOUR Convictions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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DHS Highlights Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Arrested in Minnesota Yesterday Including Murderers, Drug Traffickers, and an Illegal Alien with TWENTY-FOUR Convictions
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No American wants these criminal illegal aliens for neighbors
WASHINGTON -The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) highlighted the success of Operation Metro Surge with the arrests of worst of the worst
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Fed's Beige Book Confirms Stalled Job Market, Increased Prices, and Underwhelming Consumer Spending
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Fed's Beige Book Confirms Stalled Job Market, Increased Prices, and Underwhelming Consumer Spending
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This week, the Federal Reserve released its January 2026 ' Beige Book,' which provides a detailed look at economic conditions in all 12 Federal Reserve Districts, including consumer spending, labor markets, and pricing patterns. The repo
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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Issues Beige Book on on Jan. 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on Jan. 14, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Ninth District economic activity was flat since the previous report. Employment decreased slightly, and recent labor demand was weak. Prices increased slightly, and wage growth was modest to moderate. Consumer spending increased, while commercial construction, commercial real estate, and energy activity were flat. Residential real estate, resident
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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Understanding Eligibility and Take-Up in State Unemployment Insurance Programs
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 17 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis:
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Understanding Eligibility and Take-Up in State Unemployment Insurance Programs
By Juliet Cramer, Associate Data Scientist, Community Development and Engagement and Ryan Nunn, Assistant Vice President, Community Development and Engagement
Abstract
Unemployment insurance (UI) is the primary policy tool in the United States for addressing and accommodating labor market disruption, bu
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Finstad Secures $11.4 Million for Rural Water Infrastructure Improvements in Southern Minnesota
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Finstad Secures $11.4 Million for Rural Water Infrastructure Improvements in Southern Minnesota
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced that he has secured $11.4 million in funding for rural water infrastructure across the First District of Minnesota. This federal funding is awarded as a part of H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development;
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Gallego, Kelly Introduce Bicameral Bill to Increase ICE Accountability and Keep Communities Safe
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Gallego, Kelly Introduce Bicameral Bill to Increase ICE Accountability and Keep Communities Safe
Raises standards for ICE operations to protect communities and ensure public safety
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WASHINGTON - Today, Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly introduced the bicameral Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act, legislation to set clear use-of-force standards, increase transparency, and strengt
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ILHAN OMAR OPENING REMARKS FOR CO-HOSTED HEARING ON TRUMP'S TERROR ON MINNESOTA
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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ILHAN OMAR OPENING REMARKS FOR CO-HOSTED HEARING ON TRUMP'S TERROR ON MINNESOTA
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SAINT PAUL -Today, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05) co-hosted a hearing with Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) entitled Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump's Deadly Assault on Minnesota to hear how Trump's unlawful actions have impacted residents and demand justice for the cold-blooded killing of Renee Good. You can watch the
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Independent Studies: Medicare Advantage Delivers Greater Value to the Federal Government and Beneficiaries Than Traditional Medicare
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 12 (TNSrpt) -- UnitedHealth Group issued the following news release:
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Independent Studies: Medicare Advantage Delivers Greater Value to the Federal Government and Beneficiaries than Traditional Medicare
UnitedHealth Group today announced the release of two new, independent commissioned actuarial studies.
The findings, from the independent actuarial and research firm Milliman, using estimates of 2025 costs, summarize the value of Medicare Advantage (MA) both
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Jayapal, Omar Host Hearing on Trump's Deadly Assault on Minnesota
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Jayapal, Omar Host Hearing on Trump's Deadly Assault on Minnesota
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Full video of the hearing can be viewed HERE.
ST. PAUL, MN -U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) today hosted a shadow hearing titled Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump's Deadly Assault on Minnesota. Twenty-seven Me
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Kelly, Gallego Introduce Bicameral Bill to Increase ICE Accountability and Keep Communities Safe
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Gallego Introduce Bicameral Bill to Increase ICE Accountability and Keep Communities Safe
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Raises standards for ICE operations to protect communities and ensure public safety
Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the bicameral Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act, legislation to set clear use-of-force standards, increase transparency, and strengthen accounta
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Kennedy gives update on his plan to stop paying dead people: "It's on its way to President Trump's desk"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Kennedy gives update on his plan to stop paying dead people: "It's on its way to President Trump's desk"
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Watch Kennedy's comments here.
WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today released the following statement marking the passage of his Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives:
"I want to talk to you about the Ending Improper Payme
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LETTER: Farm, Biofuel Groups Write to Pass Permanent Year-Round E15 Legislation to Stabilize Markets Amid Record Harvests
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Renewable Fuels Association posted the following letter on Jan. 7, 2026, with 72 farm and biofuel groups:
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The Honorable John Thune, Majority Leader, United States Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510
The Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, United States Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510
The Honorable Mike Johnson, Speaker, United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515
The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Leader, United St
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.64M Sale of 33-Unit Multifamily Property in Edina, Minnesota
ENCINO, California, Jan. 17 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.64M Sale of 33-Unit Multifamily Property in Edina, Minnesota
EDINA, Minn,, Jan. 15, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Heritage Kourt, a 33-unit multifamily property located in Edina, Minnesota, for $3,642,350.
"Th
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Marshfield Clinic Marquette Center now offering radiology
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Marshfield Clinic Marquette Center now offering radiology
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MARQUETTE, MICH. - Marshfield Clinic Marquette Center has taken another step forward in delivering timely and efficient patient care by now providing radiology services.
Whether a patient needs an x-ray for a possible broken bone or a chest x-ray to help diagnose a respiratory illness, the convenience of conducting
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Md. A.G. Brown Opposes Trump Administration's Proposal to Remove Anti-Discrimination Protections for Individuals With Gender Dysphoria
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Opposes Trump Administration's Proposal to Remove Anti-Discrimination Protections for Individuals with Gender Dysphoria
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in submitting a comment letter on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposed rule that would reverse HHS regulati
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Minnesota DFL: Attorney General Ellison, Mayors Frey and Her Sue to Remove ICE From Minnesota Cities
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 12 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ellison, Mayors Frey and Her Sue to Remove ICE from Minnesota Cities
State of Minnesota, cities take a stand against Trump's retribution campaign
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Today, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Mayor of Minneapolis Jacob Frey, and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her announced a federal lawsuit seeking to remove ICE from Minnesota. Harm and chaos are flooding communities, which
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MMC-Ladysmith awards $100,000 for community health projects
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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MMC-Ladysmith awards $100,000 for community health projects
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LADYSMITH, WISC. - Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith awarded $100,000 Friday split among 13 community organizations for projects that address health inequities in priority areas including alcohol and substance use, behavioral health and health equity.
The Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith Community Health Fun
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NCOIL President Announces 2026 Committee Leadership
BELMAR, New Jersey, Jan. 12 -- The National Conference of Insurance Legislators issued the following news release:
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NCOIL President Announces 2026 Committee Leadership
Strong Group of Leaders from Diverse States to Head Committees
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NCOIL President Paul Utke, State Senator from Minnesota, announced the lineup of NCOIL Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs for 2026.
"It's an honor to announce this outstanding and bipartisan group of legislative leaders from across the country who will help
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NRCC: Min's 3 D's - Deflect, Distract, Defend Newsom
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Min's 3 D's: Deflect, Distract, Defend Newsom
Vulnerable, out of touch Democrat Dave Min would rather hide behind identity politics than answer for the massive fraud exposed in Minnesota while covering up the corruption Gavin Newsom allowed to fester in his own backyard.
Even Radical Democrat Ro Khanna has admitted California is drowning in $72 billion in fraud, and here are the receipts:
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OLYMPIC FESTIVAL GOLD MEDALIST AND WNBA LEGEND SONIA CHASE NAMED OFFICIAL AMBASSADOR FOR THE 2026 FOOD LION CIAA MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 16 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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OLYMPIC FESTIVAL GOLD MEDALIST AND WNBA LEGEND SONIA CHASE NAMED OFFICIAL AMBASSADOR FOR THE 2026 FOOD LION CIAA MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (January 15, 2025) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)), the nation's oldest historically Black athletic conference, today announces Sonia Chase as a
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Political Pressure Has No Place in University Hiring Decisions
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release:
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Political Pressure Has No Place in University Hiring Decisions
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(NEW YORK)-The University of Arkansas has rescinded its job offer to legal scholar Emily Suski, who had been slated to become dean of the School of Law, due to pressure from state politicians. The University's official stat
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Randall at Minnesota Shadow Hearing: "Using ICE Agents to Kill People in the Streets is Fascism"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Emily Randall, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Randall at Minnesota Shadow Hearing: "Using ICE Agents to Kill People in the Streets is Fascism"
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MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA - Today, Congresswoman Emily Randall (D, WA-06), joined Pramila Jayapal (D, WA-07) ranking member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, and other House Democrats in Minnesota for a shadow hearing titled, "Kidnapped and Disappeared:
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Rep. Haley Stevens Slams Trump's Threat to Deploy U.S. Military to Minneapolis; Calls for Passage of Stop Trump's Abuse of Power Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Haley Stevens Slams Trump's Threat to Deploy U.S. Military to Minneapolis; Calls for Passage of Stop Trump's Abuse of Power Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to President Trump's threat to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy the military on U.S. soil against the will of Minnesota leaders, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens released the following statement:
"Donald Trump and I both t
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Rep. Panetta Statement Calling for Resignation, Removal, and Impeachment of Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller and DHS leadership
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Panetta Statement Calling for Resignation, Removal, and Impeachment of Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller and DHS leadership
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Washington, DC - Rep. Panetta released the following statement:
"The deadly shootings of people in communities across the country by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers reveal a failure in leadership at
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Sanford installs naloxone boxes at Bemidji, Bagley ERs
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford installs naloxone boxes at Bemidji, Bagley ERs
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Jillian Johnson
Media Relations Specialist -Bemidji Region
(218) 333-6090 / jillian.johnson@sanfordhealth.org
BEMIDJI, Minn. - Sanford Health is expanding access to life-saving overdose prevention tools with the installation of naloxone (Narcan) distribution boxes in the emergency departments in Bemidji and Bagley
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Senator Marshall: President Trump Promised to Keep Your Family Safe
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: President Trump Promised to Keep Your Family Safe
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Senator Marshall Joins Fox Business with Liz MacDonald to Discuss ICE & Defunding Sanctuary Cities
Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined The Evening Edit on Fox Business with Liz MacDonald to discuss his support for ICE officers and the Trump Administration's plan to defund sanctuary ci
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Sens. Klobuchar and Moreno, Reps. Finstad and Carey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Exempt Multiemployer Union Retirement Plans from Automatic Enrollment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Klobuchar and Moreno, Reps. Finstad and Carey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Exempt Multiemployer Union Retirement Plans from Automatic Enrollment
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WASHINGTON - Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) joined Representatives Brad Finstad (R-MN), Mike Carey (R-OH), Brendan Boyle (D-PA), and John Larson (D-CT) to introduce the Multiemployer Plan Relief Act, a bipartisan bill that
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This Week in DOW: Strengthening the Defense Industrial Base, JAGs Assist Immigration Mission in Minnesota, Protecting America's Caribbean Backyard
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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This Week in DOW: Strengthening the Defense Industrial Base, JAGs Assist Immigration Mission in Minnesota, Protecting America's Caribbean Backyard
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Defense contractors in Texas this week got a visit from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth as part of his ongoing Arsenal of Freedom tour, which started earlier this month as a way to grow and strengthen America's defense industrial base.
"While at SpaceX, Secretary
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Three St. Olaf students selected as Rossing Physics Scholars
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Jan. 16 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news:
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Three St. Olaf students selected as Rossing Physics Scholars
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Three St. Olaf College students have been named Rossing Physics Scholars for 2025-26, an honor that recognizes exemplary students in physics at colleges and universities in the U.S. affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Anastasia Ajkoviq '27 and Natalie Gonzalez '26 have each received $5,000 from the Thomas D. Rossin
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VIDEO: Tlaib Travels to Minnesota to Support Community Under Attack by ICE
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Tlaib Travels to Minnesota to Support Community Under Attack by ICE
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DETROIT -Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, attended a field hearing in Minneapolis-Saint Paul titled Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump's Deadly Assault on Minnesota, alongside28 other Members of Congress. This event is the sixth in a series of shad
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Whip Clark on Trump's Terror in Minnesota: "It Can Be Directed at Any of Us"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Whip Clark on Trump's Terror in Minnesota: "It Can Be Directed at Any of Us"
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ST. PAUL, MN -Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-7), Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-5), and other House Democrats for a field hearing entitled Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump's Deadly Assault on Minnesota to hear how Trump's unlawful actions have impacted residents and demand just
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