Minnesota inches closer to lifting nuclear energy ban

Minnesota lawmakers are slowly moving towards ending a 32-year ban on new nuclear energy projects.

Minnesota inches closer to lifting nuclear energy ban
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Minnesota could be on the verge of a major energy shift as lawmakers debate the future of nuclear power in the state. Bills in both the House and Senate aim to pay for a study on nuclear energy, which is often the first step before making big policy changes. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.

Ruby’s Pantry abruptly closes 37 Minnesota locations after 20 years
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After 20 years of serving surrounding communities, a popular Minnesota pantry that distributes food to families in need is closing, effective immediately. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has the story.

New approach to data centers in Minnesota
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Across the U.S. communities are grappling with growing concerns about data center projects. FOX 9’s All Day is joined by Blake Nixon, president and CEO of Geronimo Power, who explains one unique approach being taken in southwest Minnesota to ease development anxieties.

Trump attends birthright citizenship hearing
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The Supreme Court is taking up one of its biggest cases in years as it considers the future of birthright citizenship. Wednesday, the nine justices heard oral arguments challenging the long-standing legal doctrine that being born in the United States automatically makes someone an American citizen.

DHS pauses ICE warehouse purchases to review Noem contracts

ICE warehouse purchases have been paused while contracts are being reviewed amid the leadership switch at Homeland Security, according to anonymous DHS officials.

Minnesota cannabis: Lower-potency edible license applications reopened

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is once again opening the application window for hemp-derived THC business licenses.

Kristi Noem, Trump respond to shocking cross-dressing photos tied to her husband

Newly released photos appeared to show the husband of former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem cross-dressing in private messages to a number of women.

First Farmworkers Day in Minnesota
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Minnesota leaders have moved quickly to repeal Cesar Chavez day, with Governor Tim Walz signing a proclamation recognizing it as Farmworkers Day instead. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim explains why the change was made, and what it means going forward.

Minnesota recognizes Farmworkers Day following Cesar Chavez fallout

Following allegations of sexual abuse against Chavez, Minnesota lawmakers have moved quickly to repeal Cesar Chavez Day, replacing it instead with Farmworkers Day.

ICE arrest data: Most in MN had no criminal convictions
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Nearly 3,800 people were arrested in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge from December through February. More than 60% of them had no criminal convictions or charges.

ICE in Minnesota: New data shows most arrested had no criminal record

Nearly 3,800 people were arrested in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge from December through February. More than 60% of them had no criminal convictions or charges.

Supreme Court to hear oral arguments April 1 on Trump birthright order

The Supreme Court hears Trump v. Barbara Wednesday, a challenge to Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship, which could affect immigration policy and millions of U.S.-born children.

ICE in MN: Less than 25% of arrests had criminal convictions
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New data reveals federal immigration agents arrested almost 3,800 people during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota – almost 100 per day at its peak. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains the details that show very few actually had criminal convictions on their records.

Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that aims to create a list of verified eligible voters in each state in a bid to add further restrictions to voting ahead of this year’s midterm elections.

St. Paul Mayor won’t sign eviction extension ordinance despite Council approval

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her has released a statement saying she won’t sign a newly approved ordinance that would extend the timeline for a landlord to notify tenants before proceeding with evictions.

Federal judge halts Trump executive order to defund NPR, PBS

Supporters of public radio and television marked a major win Tuesday, when a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration is not allowed to completely defund National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).

Trump administration must suspend White House ballroom construction, judge orders

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to suspend its construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House.