Minnesota gunman gets 2 life terms plus 40 years for lawmaker killing
Why it matters: The attack killed former House Democratic leader Melissa Hortman and wounded state Sen. John Hoffman and their spouses.
The Straits Times, Fox News +1
Subject
#Minnesota
Trump administration freezes over $1 billion in Medicaid funds to 2 states
Why it matters: California and Minnesota must provide documentation for the payments before federal health officials release more money.
The New York Times, Fox News +1
Trump backs Mike Lindell in Minnesota governor’s race
What’s new: The endorsement elevates a prominent 2020 election denier ahead of Trump’s planned speech on election security.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +2
Minnesota gets withheld evidence in 2 fatal ICE protest shootings
What's next: Hennepin County prosecutors are reviewing body-camera files, hard drives and a damaged SUV as they weigh possible state charges.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +2
Trump reposts video of Somali kindergartners, drawing anger in Minnesota
Why it matters: The posts reopened tensions with Minnesota’s Somali and Muslim communities and prompted condemnation from civil rights groups.
US judge blocks DOJ subpoenas targeting Minnesota immigration stance
Why it matters: The ruling undercut a Trump-era effort to force state and local officials to aid federal deportation operations.
15 charged in Minnesota for obstructing federal immigration raids
What's new: Prosecutors said the alleged conspiracy began in January and was tied to enforcement actions that produced more than 4,000 arrests.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +2
Minnesota killing suspect to plead guilty after death penalty is dropped
What's next: Vance Boelter is due in federal court Thursday, while parallel state murder charges remain pending and could still bring life in prison.
BBC News (US & Canada), The Straits Times +4