Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans

An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states. 

Dems react to government shutdown
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House Democratic leaders held a news conference on Wednesday to discuss the government shutdown, blaming the Republicans for failing to address healthcare problems.

AG Ellison calls out govt shutdown, healthcare cuts
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison addressed the government shutdown and the impacts of healthcare cuts that will impact Minnesotans.

GOP leaders blast Dems for government shutdown
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Republican leaders, including Rep. Tom Emmer, blasted Democrats for the government shutdown, accusing Senator Chuck Schumer of trying to gain favor with the left wing of his party with the shutdown.

Government shutdown begins. What happens now?

While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.

Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments

The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed. 

Government shutdown begins: Live updates as shutdown takes effect

The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government.

Government shutdown starts: Here's what closes during a shutdown

The U.S. government shut down early Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Here’s what it means for federal workers, key services, and everyday Americans.

GOP wants no ‘political posturing’ gun restrictions during special session

Minnesota lawmakers have begun negotiating over what they would consider priorities should they convene for a special session on gun violence in the weeks ahead.

MN Democrats on special session negotiations [FULL]
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Minnesota Democrats spoke on Tuesday about special session negotiations and gun reform priorities.

MN House Republicans on special session negotiations [FULL]
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Speaker Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring, and Leader Harry Niska, R-Ramsey, discussed the latest developments on special session negotiations.

Trump admin says Minnesota violated Title IX by allowing trans athletes in girls sports

The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday that it has found the Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota State High School League in violation of Title IX for allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls sports.

House Democrats press conference as shutdown looms [RAW]
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Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats spoke ahead of a possible government shutdown, as neither side of Congress is showing signs of budging from their positions. Without an agreement by Tuesday night, nonessential government offices will close and federal workers will face furloughs or unpaid work.

Federal government faces midnight shutdown
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A partial federal government shutdown may just be hours away after a last-minute meeting between President Trump and congressional leaders failed to broker a deal. FOX?s Doug Luzader has the latest from Washington D.C.

Minnesota sued by DOJ over ‘sanctuary’ immigration policies

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota, several of its cities, and its officials over an alleged refusal to comply with federal immigration policies that it says endangers the lives of Americans.

Des Moines school board set to fire superintendent
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The Iowa Board of Education has revoked the teaching license for the Des Moines schools superintendent who was detained by ICE last week.

Minneapolis DFL loses appeal over Fateh mayoral endorsement

In a virtual hearing on Monday night, the Minneapolis DFL unsuccessfully challenged the Minnesota DFL’s decision to revoke its endorsement of State Sen. Omar Fateh.