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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

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Rep. Ilhan Omar discusses senior outreach and gun reform efforts in recent posts

By K. M. Houghton | Sep 6, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar detailed her recent involvement with senior citizens' programs and gun reform advocacy on September 6, 2025.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar discusses education and honors community heroes in recent posts

By C. Y. Sanchez | Sep 6, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar shared updates on her work with students at the University of Minnesota and her induction into a local hall honoring community figures on September 6, 2025.

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Ilhan Omar details meetings with local groups and labor unions amid congressional work

By C. Y. Sanchez | Sep 6, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar posted updates on her recent legislative activities between late August and early September via X (formerly Twitter).

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture expands ag weather network with new Viking-area station

By A. D. Hunt | Sep 4, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has expanded its Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN) by adding a new weather station just west of Viking.

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Feeding Our Future defendant faces wire fraud charges as part of major Covid relief case

By G. S. Chu | Sep 4, 2025

Muna Wais Fidhin, 44, has been charged in a ten-count indictment for her alleged role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar calls for Epstein file release and condemns Trump administration actions

By K. M. Houghton | Sep 4, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar addressed issues ranging from government transparency about the Epstein files to congressional resolutions supporting local communities and criticisms of foreign policy decisions made by the Trump Administration.

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Carjacker charged after deadly spree leaves two dead in Minneapolis

By K. M. Houghton | Sep 3, 2025

Edward Tiki Arrington, 45, has been charged with one count of carjacking and one count of discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, following a series of incidents in Minneapolis that resulted in the deaths of two women...

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture seeks applicants for Emerging Farmers’ Working Group

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 3, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is seeking new members for its Emerging Farmers’ Working Group (EFWG).

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Ilhan Omar addresses school year start, tragedy response, and VA union concerns

By G. S. Chu | Sep 3, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar posted messages between September 2-3, addressing local education milestones, mourning a community tragedy involving children at Annunciation School, and discussing support for VA workers after contract terminations under the Trump...

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture finds unsafe nitrate levels in some private wells at Farmfest

By D. C. Santiago | Sep 3, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) conducted free nitrate testing for private well owners at Farmfest this year, marking the first time the service was offered at the event.

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Rep. Stauber: 'President Trump’s tough-on-crime policies are making Washington, D.C. safer'

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 2, 2025

Pete Stauber, a representative from Minnesota, said that President Trump's crime policies are contributing to increased safety in Washington, D.C., while criticizing Democrats for opposing these measures.

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Rep. Finstad: New protein processing bill will 'provide long-term certainty for America’s food supply chain'

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 2, 2025

Brad Finstad, a representative from Minnesota, announced his American Protein Processing Modernization Act, which aims to modernize food processing to protect farmers and enhance national food security.

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2025: Measles cases in Minnesota up as of week ending Aug. 23

By S. J. Grace | Sep 2, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Minnesota for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 16.

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Ilhan Omar addresses gun violence and labor rights concerns on social media

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 2, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar posted messages between August 31 and September 2 addressing topics such as gun control legislation, worker protections for Labor Day, and concerns over public health leadership at the CDC under RFK Jr.

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Minnesota businesses prepare for rollout of paid family and medical leave mandate

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 2, 2025

Minnesota employers are preparing for the implementation of a new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) mandate, which is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar calls for unity after attack at Annunciation Catholic School

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 28, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar addressed the recent attack at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis through several posts on August 27 and August 28, urging congressional unity and immediate action.

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Convicted felon receives maximum sentence for threatening woman with firearm

By K. M. Houghton | Aug 28, 2025

Divaunte Kartrell Young, 24, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison and three years of supervised release after being found guilty by a federal jury of illegally possessing a firearm as a felon.

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Ilhan Omar calls for Gaza aid access and addresses local Minneapolis tragedy

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 27, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar posted on X about urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza and criticized economic conditions under Trump on August 26-27, while also expressing sorrow over a school shooting in Minneapolis.

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Minnesota reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Aug. 16

By S. J. Grace | Aug 26, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Minnesota for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 9.

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Rep. Stauber on farmland policy: 'Protecting America’s agricultural sector is vital'

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 26, 2025

Pete Stauber, a representative from Minnesota, has emphasized the need to preserve U.S. farmland by ending taxpayer subsidies for solar projects that utilize Chinese-made panels.