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Friday, October 10, 2025

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Ilhan Omar criticizes government shutdown and highlights healthcare funding in Minnesota

By J. A. Wright | Oct 7, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar, representing Minnesota’s 5th district, posted on October 6 and 7, 2025, criticizing Republican leadership for the federal government shutdown and emphasizing its impact on workers.

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture receives $11 million for statewide irrigation conservation project

By J. A. Wright | Sep 29, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has secured $11.16 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to enhance conservation practices on irrigated farmland throughout Minnesota.

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NFIB Minnesota PAC endorses two candidates for state senate

By J. A. Wright | Sep 26, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Minnesota PAC has endorsed Michael Holmstrom, Jr. for State Senate District 29 and Dwight Dorau for State Senate District 47.

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Ilhan Omar addresses Palestinian statehood recognition and domestic policy concerns

By J. A. Wright | Sep 25, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar used her social media accounts between September 23-25, 2025 to comment on U.S. recognition of Palestinian statehood, criticize possible effects of a GOP-led government shutdown on federal workers, and announce new federal funding...

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Natalie Zeleznikar reiterates support for Title IX and women's sports protections

By J. A. Wright | Sep 25, 2025

Minnesota State Representative Natalie Zeleznikar reaffirmed her commitment to Title IX protections for women's sports through several posts made on September 24-25, 2025.

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Serial sex offender receives 20-year sentence for child exploitation

By J. A. Wright | Sep 25, 2025

Samuel Eric Snell, 46, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison and 10 years of supervised release for producing child pornography.

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Second member of Lows gang pleads guilty in Minneapolis bank fraud case

By J. A. Wright | Sep 24, 2025

Peter Amondo Anderson, also known as “Nacho,” has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.

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Ilhan Omar addresses Jewish New Year and government funding negotiations

By J. A. Wright | Sep 23, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar used her social media platform between September 22-23, 2025, to share holiday greetings with Minnesota's Jewish community and comment on looming federal budget negotiations.

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Ilhan Omar discusses heritage and calls for action on food insecurity

By J. A. Wright | Sep 22, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar used her social media platform between September 20 and September 22, 2025, to express pride in her heritage and address concerns over food insecurity among American children.

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Minnesota woman sentenced for embezzling $2.7 million from surrogacy agency

By J. A. Wright | Sep 17, 2025

Destiny McKayla Combs, 37, has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for embezzling more than $2.7 million from her employer, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson.

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Brothers charged after $8 million crypto theft leads to school event cancellation

By J. A. Wright | Sep 17, 2025

Raymond Christian Garcia, 23, and Isiah Angelo Garcia, 24, have been charged in federal court with kidnapping following an incident in which they allegedly held a family at gunpoint for nine hours and stole $8 million in cryptocurrency.

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Minnesota clinic owner pleads guilty in counterfeit medical device fraud scheme

By J. A. Wright | Sep 17, 2025

Tammy Wadsworth, 63, has pleaded guilty to possessing altered, forged, or counterfeit medical products.

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Ilhan Omar addresses Gaza conflict, labor protections, and Senator Ann Rest's retirement

By J. A. Wright | Sep 17, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar posted on social media about the situation in Gaza as described by a recent UN report (September 16), criticized proposed rollbacks of worker protections (September 17), and honored retiring Senator Ann Rest's career...

Minnesota opens applications for expanded livestock investment grants

By J. A. Wright | Sep 17, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Agriculture Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Livestock Investment Grant Program.

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture issues safety reminders for fall anhydrous ammonia use

By J. A. Wright | Sep 16, 2025

As Minnesota farmers conclude the harvest season and begin preparing for fall fertilizer application, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is urging caution when handling anhydrous ammonia (NH3).

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NFIB reports slight rise in small business optimism; labor issues persist

By J. A. Wright | Sep 11, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 0.5 points in August, reaching 100.8, which is nearly three points above its long-term average.

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Ilhan Omar criticizes government overreach and economic inequality on social media

By J. A. Wright | Sep 10, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar used her social media accounts on September 9 and 10, 2025 to address concerns about government actions affecting nonprofits and rising wealth inequality among Americans.