Omar files new financial form in response to Trump, GOP critics Amended filings show Rep. Ilhan Omar and her husband have modest assets, not the millions reported on an initial filing.

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s office says the 2024 valuations of her husband's companies were made in error because they did not include the companies’ liabilities and debts.
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Middle Aisle: Does Minnesota really want citizen legislators? We say serving in the Legislature is a part-time job for 'normal' citizens, but then we ask legislators not to make typical human mistakes.

"If we want legislators to be human, maybe we should build a system that acknowledges humanity: Pay them enough that they don’t need a second job," writes Shannon Watson in Community Voices.

Immigration court hearings hidden from public, lawsuit says Advocates for Human Rights says public has a right to witness immigration court hearings, including the growing number being held virtually.

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., heard arguments last week from a Minnesota-based group that says the Fort Snelling immigration court is violating federal regulations and the First Amendment by restricting access to court proceedings.

Blame self-inflicted wounds, not injuries, for Wolves’ Game 1 loss to Nuggets The Wolves were in control much of the first half before a familiar third-quarter collapse into selfish, immature hoops.

A dinged up and dysfunctional Minnesota Timberwolves let the first game of their playoff series with the Denver Nuggets slip away Saturday afternoon, writes Britt Robson.

Line 3 oil spill: How 1.7M gallons of oil spilled near Grand Rapids In March 1991, Line 3 of the Lakehead Pipeline Company burst, causing the largest inland oil spill in U.S. history.

Did you know the largest inland oil spill in U.S. history occurred near Grand Rapids, MN? ...via MNopedia

AIPAC’s donations to Angie Craig complicate her Senate campaign Craig stopped taking direct money from the pro-Israel group after declaring her candidacy, but it continued holding fundraisers for her.

Rep. Angie Craig’s history of support from AIPAC could hurt her push for the party's nomination at the state Democratic convention, where the delegates will trend more critical of Israel than other members of the Democratic Party.

As the midterm races heat up, so does campaign fundraising Campaign fundraising in the most competitive Democratic primary race for a U.S. House seat in Minnesota is nearly a tie.

House whip Emmer pulled in $38M—mostly routed to other Republicans—while Senate hopefuls Craig, Flanagan and Tafoya also raised millions.

Bassist Melvin Gibbs on ‘How Black Music Took Over the World’ Melvin Gibbs, who has made the Twin Cities his second home, will speak about his new book at Magers & Quinn on Monday.

Bassist Melvin Gibbs' new book explores how African rhythmic structures and the long history of the African diaspora took over music. He's coming to Minneapolis on Monday to talk about it.

Steve Sack cartoon: Trump unplugged Steve Sack's latest cartoon takes on some of President Donald Trump's most recent comments on a variety of issues.

Sack's View: Trump unplugged

Bill to fund Medicaid fraud prosecutions eviscerated by House GOP Medicaid Fraud Control Unit funding: House GOP members said they were reluctant to give Ellison-run state AG’s office continual funding.

More partisan paralysis this legislative session as House Republicans balked on bill that would give the AG's office more money to investigate Medicaid fraud.

Ban on NDAs has narrow path forward after setback in House Ban on NDAs: Supporters of a bill banning local officials from signing secretive nondisclosure agreements look to the Senate.

A bill to ban local officials from signing NDAs has rare bipartisan support in the Legislature.

Black parents are not 'safety stories.' We deserve real change - MinnPost If we want to lower the maternal death rate for Black parents in Minnesota, we need more than apologies and 'safety stories.' We need policy.

"When a provider refuses to hear a Black woman correcting a fundamental error about her own body, the danger that was 'preventable' becomes 'probable,'" writes Sen. @clareoumou.bsky.social in Community Voices.

What it's going to take for the Wolves to beat the Nuggets - MinnPost After failing to follow through on preseason commitments, the Wolves need to flip a switch for the best-of-seven first round series.

After failing to follow through on preseason commitments, the Timberwolves need to flip a switch for the best-of-seven first round series. www.minnpost.com/sports/timbe...

Iranian artists in Minnesota respond to war through craft - MinnPost From eggplants that are not eggplants to creative sessions with friends, Iranian artists in Minnesota look to their crafts for healing.

“I call it therapy sessions,” said artist Katayoun Amjadi. “A friend comes over and we’ll sit and create something together and just have tea and spend time together. I see more value in this kind of work now.” www.minnpost.com/artscape/202...

Big win for mining as Senate votes to remove BWCA moratorium Minnesota Democrat Tina Smith held the Senate floor for hours arguing against the removal of the ban, but GOP senators were unmoved.

Despite hours of impassioned arguments from Sen. Tina Smith, the U.S. Senate ended a Biden-era moratorium on mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness watershed. www.minnpost.com/national/was...

Will Minnesota fund local news? - MinnPost A bill that would use workforce development grants to fund internships at local news organizations appears to have bipartisan support.

“We’re not asking for the moon,” Andrew Meuleners, the general manager of Herald Journal Publishing, said. “We’re asking for something that has happened for other industries for years.”
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High rates of cancer, pesticides create hotspot the Red River Valley The Red River Valley, spanning the North Dakota and Minnesota border, reports some of the nation's highest rates of pesticide use and cancer.

Of the top 500 U.S. counties for pesticide use, seven are in North Dakota, all within the Red River Valley. ...via @investigatemidwest.bsky.social
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Cross-dressing bans: Do some Minnesota cities still have them? Many cross-dressing bans passed by Minnesota cities long ago are either unenforced or have been overturned.

Fact brief: Have Minnesota cities had bans on cross-dressing in public? www.minnpost.com/fact-briefs/...

Iran War: My brother is still there On the 43rd day of war in Iran, the negotiations in Pakistan collapsed. Here is what that means, and who pays for it.

"My brother stayed as long as he could. No military sites near him. Nothing that would draw fire. Still, it came," writes Massoud Amin in Community Voices. www.minnpost.com/community-vo...

It couldn’t be a worse time for MN to reduce its investment in transit - MinnPost Walz’s supplemental budget proposal is a huge disappointment for metro boosters and transit fans.

"Given the geopolitics, cuts to support for Metro Transit could not come at a worse time, and state lawmakers should reject this idea," writes Bill Lindeke in Cityscape.
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MinnPost launches Twin Cities Documenters, civic information hub Twin Cities Documenters, a participatory journalism program, will support newsroom collaborations and community connections.

Big news! MinnPost is thrilled to share that we’re partnering with @citybureau.bsky.social to reimagine its award-winning Documenters program for the Twin Cities. @twincitiesdocs.bsky.social
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Middle Aisle: How do we decide to honor Melissa Hortman? The Minnesota Legislature is wrestling with the best way to honor Melissa Hortman. Her pragmatism should be a guide.

"Minnesota can be better by carrying forward her example — a legacy in living, not just in limestone," writes Shannon Watson in Community Voices. www.minnpost.com/community-vo...

The contested history of a Minnesota river confluence - MinnPost An 18th-century fur trade fort site at the Little Elk-Mississippi River confluence has a complex history shaped by repeated contestation.

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Military spending boosts fortunes of Minnesota companies Even before President Donald Trump launched ‘Operation Epic Fury’ in Iran, military spending was on the rise.

According to a MinnPost analysis, Minnesota’s defense contractors had more than $17.4 billion worth of military contracts about six months into the 2026 federal fiscal year and were well on their way to exceeding their performance in 2025. www.minnpost.com/national/was...

Regulators collecting more input about large-scale dairy farming - MinnPost Riverview Farms' expansion bid is opposed by many small farmers. MPCA will field comments for another month.

The sheer size of Riverview Farms' proposed expansion has added to growing concerns about large-scale farming in Minnesota and its impact on the environment and rural communities.

Minnesota lawmakers who want to oust Trump face longshot odds Minnesota lawmakers among Dems calling for use of 25th Amendment. Plus: a debate over debates stokes hot Senate race; and more.

Wish as they may, Democrats don’t have the numbers to rein in the president, even after Trump’s expletive-laced, apocalyptic Iran rhetoric over the last 10 days shocked lawmakers in both parties. www.minnpost.com/dc-memo/2026...

HCMC funding bill aims to keep hospital from financial tipping point Republicans and DFLers who spoke at a hearing Thursday agreed on the need to help HCMC but had questions about the best way to do so.

A legislative proposal to repurpose Hennepin County sales tax revenue to rescue the state’s largest safety-net hospital is facing bipartisan support – and bipartisan questions.

Steve Sack: A fossil fuel future - MinnPost Editorial cartoonist Steve Sack is drawing again. See original cartoons, like this week's about U.S. energy policy, on MinnPost each Thursday.

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Twins leader Tom Pohlad takes the reins — and the heat Twins leader Tom Pohlad senses renewed energy around a young club that's off to a 7-6 start — including four straight wins.

“It’s nearly impossible to sell patience given where we’re at, which is why what happens on the field is the only thing that’s going to matter at the end of the day,” Twins leader Tom Pohlad said. www.minnpost.com/sports/2026/...

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