(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.
Walz, Ellison to testify on fraud at U.S. House hearing
Republicans are expected to use the hearing to question top Minnesota Democrats about fraud in state government programs. Gov. Tim Walz contends the GOP is looking for a political issue rather than problem solutions.
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U of M prof helped make 'Hoppers' beavers true to life
Emily Fairfax has spent the past decade studying beavers and how they change landscapes by altering the flow of rivers and streams. She spent five years working with a Pixar animation team to make sure the movie accurately portrays the furry rodents.
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How protest signs shaped the anti-ICE movement
Minnesota has seen an explosion of art made in response to ICE's presence. Perhaps more than any other art form, artists and designers have made protest posters and signs en masse. "There's never been a viable movement for social change without ...
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Meet the Minnesota Paralympians heading to Milano Cortina for the Winter Games
Over the course of 10 days, around 600 athletes across the world will compete in the 50th anniversary of the Paralympic Games. Among them, seven athletes with connections to Minnesota will represent the state on a world stage.
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