Tag: minneapolis
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Trump Halts Iran Strikes as Peace Talks Advance; ICE Agent Charged, Schlossberg Defies Campaign Critics
President Trump paused strikes on Iran for peace talks. An ICE agent faces charges for shooting an immigrant in Minneapolis. Jack Schlossberg uses online trolling to fuel his congressional campaign despite internal issues.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMiddle EastMedical ScienceEconomy Donald TrumpIranPeace NegotiationsICEJack SchlossbergCongressional CampaignMinneapolisUSA TODAY On Politics
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Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Rep. Ilhan Omar
Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, pleaded guilty to assaulting U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar during a Minneapolis town hall in January 2026, admitting the attack was planned due to political disagreement.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Anthony James KazmierczakIlhan OmarMinneapolisAssaultGuilty PleaPolitical ViolenceCrimeFBI
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Commission Recommends Six Candidates for Minnesota's Fourth Judicial District
Minnesota's Commission on Judicial Selection has forwarded six candidates to Governor Walz for three judicial vacancies in the Fourth Judicial District, chambered in Minneapolis. The candidates bring diverse legal backgrounds, from assistant attorneys general to public defenders and state commissioners.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalEmployment and LaborEducation MinnesotaJudicial SelectionFourth Judicial DistrictGovernor WalzMinneapolisHennepin CountyLegal ProfessionOffice of Minnesota Governor
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Media Monitor: ICE Agent Charged in Minneapolis Shooting
The Washington Post is reporting that an ICE agent faces felony assault charges after a nonfatal shooting during a January crackdown in Minneapolis, with county prosecutors issuing an arrest warrant.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLegalFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics ICE agentMinneapolisShootingFelony assaultArrest warrantImmigration and Customs EnforcementThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: DOJ launches civil rights probe into Alex Pretti shooting; Don Lemon arrested
The Department of Justice is investigating the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. Meanwhile, former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested in connection with a protest in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to multiple reports.
Politics and GovernmentMediaLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics Alex PrettiDon LemonMinneapolisSt. PaulImmigration and Customs Enforcementcivil rights investigationprotestUSA TODAY
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Sierra Club Condemns Violence, Calls for Climate Action
The Sierra Club expresses outrage over recent killings by federal agents in Minneapolis and criticizes the Trump administration's environmental policies, urging continued advocacy for climate action and justice.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentHealthMediaFederal GovernmentClimate ChangeSocial IssuesEnergyLaw Enforcement Sierra ClubMinneapolisFederal AgentsClimate ActionEnvironmental PolicyPublic LandsFossil Fuel Pollution
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Media Monitor: CBC News reports on Canadian anxiety over U.S. actions, Minneapolis shooting
CBC News is reporting that Canadian anxiety is intensifying due to U.S. President Trump's aggressive stance toward other countries, while also covering a fatal shooting by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMediaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentTradeDisastersLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAfricaEurope CanadaDonald TrumpICEMinneapolisshootingGLP-1 drugsCBC Morning Brief
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US Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Minneapolis Victims
President Trump orders flags to half-staff at US federal buildings and embassies to honor victims of violence in Minneapolis, Minnesota until sunset August 31, 2025.
Politics and GovernmentSocial Issues White HouseDonald J. TrumpMinneapolisMinnesotaGovernmentProclamationOffice Of Maine Governor