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Ilhan Omar calls out Republicans over prolonged government shutdown and health care concerns

By F. F. Ray | Oct 17, 2025

On October 17, 2025, Representative Ilhan Omar posted several messages criticizing Republicans for their role in an ongoing government shutdown and its effect on health care access.

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NFIB reports drop in small business optimism and rising uncertainty in September

By F. F. Ray | Oct 16, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported that its Small Business Optimism Index dropped by 2.0 points in September, reaching 98.8.

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture adds three weather stations to expand Ag Weather Network

By Y. S. Tate | Oct 16, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced the addition of three new weather stations to the Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN), enhancing data coverage for agricultural producers in the state.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar comments on trade policy, voting rights, and government shutdown

By Y. S. Tate | Oct 16, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar shared her views on U.S. spending priorities, threats to voting rights, and the impact of a government shutdown through posts dated October 15-16, 2025.

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Ilhan Omar addresses job losses and shutdown in October 2025 social media posts

By J. A. Wright | Oct 15, 2025

U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar posted on October 15, 2025, about job losses among Black women, a local job fair in Minneapolis, her annual luncheon with district mayors, and the ongoing government shutdown.

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture seeks input for review of 4R incentive programs

By Y. S. Tate | Oct 15, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced a request for proposals to conduct a literature review of 4R-based incentive programs involving agricultural retailers.

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Minnesota groups seek court intervention over DOJ request for voter data

By Y. S. Tate | Oct 15, 2025

The League of Women Voters of Minnesota, Common Cause, and two Minnesota voters have filed a motion to intervene in the federal case United States of America v. Simon.

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Ilhan Omar highlights Indigenous communities and critiques economic policies in recent posts

By F. F. Ray | Oct 14, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar addressed Minnesota’s Indigenous communities and criticized economic and foreign policy decisions in social media posts dated October 13-14, 2025.

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Minnesota small businesses prepare for new paid family and medical leave mandate

By F. F. Ray | Oct 13, 2025

Minnesota employers are preparing for the rollout of the state’s 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 out GOP over shutdown and defends healthcare as a right

By F. F. Ray | Oct 10, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar addressed constituents on social media about the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on healthcare coverage on October 9-10, 2025.

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Ilhan Omar criticizes Republican leadership over shutdown and medical research cuts

By J. A. Wright | Oct 10, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar voiced strong criticism of Republican leaders through several posts on October 10, 2025.

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Free well water testing offered to Mille Lacs County residents

By J. A. Wright | Oct 10, 2025

Residents in Mille Lacs County and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to test their private well water for free at a clinic organized by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).

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Over 130 bank failures in the U.S. since 2012. How many were in Minnesota?

By G. S. Chu | Oct 9, 2025

Out of the six bank failures across Minnesota since 2012, four of them happened in 2012.

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Rep. Fischbach on govt. shutdown: 'It is time for Democrats to drop their partisan politics'

By N. M. Hancock | Oct 9, 2025

Michelle Fischbach, a U.S. Representative, said that Democrats were responsible for shutting down the government and urged the Senate to pass a clean funding bill to reopen it.

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Rep. Finstad: 'The FAR Act cuts off American aid for foreign governments that harbor fraudsters'

By M. N. Prado | Oct 9, 2025

U.S. Representative Brad Finstad has introduced the Fraud Accountability and Recovery (FAR) Act, which aims to halt aid to countries that provide refuge to fraudsters or obstruct the return of stolen taxpayer funds.

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Rep. Stauber on govt. shutdown: 'Democrats are holding the American government hostage over crazy partisan demands'

By N. M. Hancock | Oct 9, 2025

U.S. Representative Pete Stauber has voiced concerns over the ongoing government shutdown, attributing the deadlock to Democrats' demands, which he claims include benefits for undocumented immigrants and significant cuts to rural health services.

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Ilhan Omar addresses healthcare votes and government shutdown impacts in recent tweets

By F. F. Ray | Oct 8, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar used social media on October 7 and 8, 2025 to address recent healthcare legislation votes affecting Minnesotans and highlight challenges facing federal workers during a government shutdown.

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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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Ilhan Omar highlights AAPI worker summit and school meal debt legislation

By Y. S. Tate | Oct 3, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar posted on October 3 about opening an AAPI worker summit and reintroducing legislation addressing school meal debt alongside Sen.

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture opens applications for sustainable agriculture demonstration grants

By F. F. Ray | Oct 2, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has opened applications for its Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant.