(MNN)-The Pentagon is standing down more than 1,500 federal troops placed on alert for possible deployment to Minneapolis. The alert included active-duty soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division based in Alaska. This follows President Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act, though no specific mission was announced. Officials say the stand-down comes amid signs of de-escalation after two deadly shootings involving federal officers in Minneapolis.
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability
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Bill proposes adding Indigenous names and 'inherent right' for wild rice
The Senate State and Local Government Committee heard testimony this week about a proposal that would change the language around Minnesota's state grain, wild rice. The language includes adding both Dakota and Ojibwe to the bill as well as recognizin...
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Police respond to a report of an active shooter at a Detroit-area synagogue
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Former federal prosecutor Julie Le announces campaign for Minnesota congressional seat
A former federal prosecutor who drew attention during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota when she told a judge she hated her job now says she is running for Congress. Julie Le is running as a Democrat in Minnesota's 5th District - the seat held b...
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