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Minnesota News and Info Tracker

Minnesota News and Info Tracker

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 Minnesota News and Info Tracker

"Minnesota News and Info Tracker" offers a concise daily update on the latest news and events across the state of Minnesota. Whether it's breaking news, weather updates, or community stories, our podcast keeps you informed and connected with the pulse of Minnesota.Copyright 2025 Inception Point Ai 政治・政府
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  • Minnesota Legislative Session: Economic Growth and Public Safety Reforms Dominate 2026 Agenda

    Minnesota Legislative Session: Economic Growth and Public Safety Reforms Dominate 2026 Agenda
    2026/02/26
    In Minnesota, recent headlines highlight a fatal shooting in a South Minneapolis apartment, where police responded to gunfire and found a man dead from a gunshot wound amid an altercation, according to the Minnesota News Network. Federal charges were unsealed against five alleged Family Mob gang members for trafficking over 15 pounds of fentanyl, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. In Duluth, police arrested 22-year-old Brady Barney on first-degree robbery charges after he threatened store employees with a knife during a shoplifting incident. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s State of the Union guest, Aliya Rahman, was arrested for unlawful conduct during the speech.

    The 2026 legislative session, now in its second week, features a tied 67-67 House under GOP Speaker Lisa Demuth and a slim 34-33 DFL Senate majority, per CBS Minnesota. DFL leaders push immigration reforms requiring aid in federal shootings and officer identification, while Republicans advance anti-fraud measures like firing overseers of waste and an independent Office of Inspector General, stalled in House committees but backed by Attorney General Keith Ellison’s expanded Medicaid fraud unit. Governor Walz issued Executive Order 26-03 to streamline environmental permitting, directing agencies to improve efficiency and report barriers by year-end. A Republican representative supports lifting the Boundary Waters mining ban for copper deposits.

    Economically, Google announced a 250,000-square-foot data center in Pine Island, creating 100 jobs and funding school and infrastructure upgrades worth millions, as detailed by Finance & Commerce. The Mayo Clinic in Rochester topped Newsweek’s 2026 World’s Best Hospitals list. The University of Minnesota seeks $284 million in state capital funds for infrastructure repairs, a St. Paul campus center, and dentistry clinics.

    Communities address school safety with a proposed $25 million grant bill for violence prevention upgrades, heard in House committees. Federal actions have caused a 65% revenue drop for 385 Latino-owned businesses statewide, with Minneapolis estimating $203 million in losses, according to city reports and the Minneapolis Foundation.

    No major recent weather events were reported.

    Looking Ahead, watch for Senate votes on BWCA mining, House progress on fraud and gun bills like semi-automatic rifle bans, data center approvals, and legislative deadlines amid reelection races.

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  • Minnesota Legislature Tackles Immigration Reform and Budget Priorities as Session Opens Under Enhanced Security

    Minnesota Legislature Tackles Immigration Reform and Budget Priorities as Session Opens Under Enhanced Security
    2026/02/22
    Minnesotas legislative session kicked off this week amid tight security following the assassination of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband last summer. According to The Associated Press, Democrats are pushing 11 bills to restrict federal immigration officers, barring them from schools, hospitals, and childcare centers, requiring visible IDs, and banning face masks, in response to a recent enforcement surge that has wound down. Republicans, led by House Speaker Lisa Demuth, prioritize combating fraud in taxpayer programs with an independent Office of Inspector General, as noted by the Minnesota House Session Daily, alongside affordability measures like tax cuts on tips and overtime.

    Governor Tim Walz proposed a $907 million infrastructure plan, emphasizing $316 million for deferred maintenance and $113 million for water projects, though funding awaits the February 27 forecast, per House updates. In business news, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce launched the Economic Imperative for Growth initiative to boost competitiveness through data-driven strategies, while Eagans City Council unanimously approved a year-long ban on data centers and crypto operations near homes or using over 20 megawatts, FOX 9 reports, amid debates over energy use and jobs.

    Schools face strains from immigration impacts, with Columbia Heights Public Schools reporting enrollment drops and seeking full special education funding and inflation-adjusted local option revenue. A February 18 winter storm dumped 6 to 8 inches of snow in southwest Minnesota and the metro, causing blizzard conditions and highway closures, according to the National Weather Service.

    Looking Ahead, watch for bonding bill debates, fraud hearings, the February 27 budget forecast, and election-year compromises in the divided Legislature.

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