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

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

By K. M. Houghton | Sep 6, 2025

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

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.

By C. Y. Sanchez | Sep 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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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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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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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.

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Three more alleged members charged as part of RICO case against Lows gang

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 26, 2025

Federal authorities in Minneapolis have charged three additional individuals alleged to be members or associates of the Lows, a street gang based in north Minneapolis.

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Natalie Zeleznikar criticizes Governor Walz’s messaging and warns of rising property taxes

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 26, 2025

Minnesota legislator Natalie Zeleznikar posted on August 25 and 26 about Governor Tim Walz's rhetoric and projected increases in property taxes due to new state mandates.

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Ilhan Omar discusses constituent engagement and policy opposition in latest social media posts

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 26, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar used social media in late August 2025 to highlight her commitment to constituent engagement through town halls and address concerns about federal policy decisions involving former President Trump.

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Serial domestic abuser receives over 11 years for illegal firearm possession

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 26, 2025

Ronnie Bila Shaka, 44, was sentenced to 140 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for possessing firearms as a felon.

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NFIB launches ad campaign thanking Rep. Tom Emmer for supporting small business tax deduction

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 25, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a new advertising campaign in Minnesota’s 6th District to thank Representative Tom Emmer for his efforts to make the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent.