(MNN)-A court order by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and 20 other attorneys general has stopped the Trump administration’s order to eliminate the Department of Education. On Thursday, a Massachusetts district court judge agreed with the coalition’s claims that the move to fire half of the ED’s employees would be “illegal and unconstitutional.” The decision also orders that those fired in the recent mass layoffs of the department be reinstated. Ellison says he looks forward to continuing to litigate this case and stand up for our students, teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals.
Lindell officially launches campaign for MN governor
(MNN)-My Pillow founder Mike Lindell is officially throwing his hat in the ring for the Republican race for governor in 2026. Lindell told supporters, "If you will stand with me as the next governor of Minnesota, our future will be amazing."...
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Wild acquire star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Canucks in a blockbuster NHL trade
The Minnesota Wild made an all-in move for one of the NHL's best players in his prime, acquiring defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks in a blockbuster trade - their boldest action yet toward ending a decade-long skid of playoff series d...
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Recently identified WWII POW's remains to come home
A World War II Medal of Honor recipient from southern Minnesota, whose remains were only just identified this summer, will now be returning home to his final resting place next spring, more than 85 years after he left his home town.
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Minnesotans get outdoors to enjoy snowy start to winter
After some recent bleak years for winter sports enthusiasts, this season is delivering the frigid temperatures and steady snowfall Minnesota is known for.
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