Trump administration orders up investigation of Minnesota, stepping on their own prosecutors

A Battle for Control: Federal Investigations Overshadowing Minnesota’s Local Justice System The political battle lines between Washington and St. Paul have never been more clearly drawn. In a series of moves that have rattled Minnesota’s political establishment, the new Trump administration’s Department of Justice has launched an unprecedented surge of investigations and lawsuits targeting state…

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Bringing magic to the Governor’s Mansion: Students help celebrate the wonder of Christmas with personal ornaments

A Very ‘Enchanted’ Christmas: Student Ornaments Bring Magic to the Governor’s Mansion The stately halls of the Governor’s Mansion recently got a joyful dose of Christmas magic, thanks to a group of spirited young artists. In a cherished annual tradition, fourth-grade students from Polk Elementary were invited to the historic residence to personally deck the…

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OPD makes arrest in burglary investigation

Wild Pursuit in Odessa Ends with Multi-Charge Burglary Arrest In a late-night drama that crossed city limits, Odessa Police Department (OPD) and Ector County Sheriff’s deputies teamed up to apprehend a suspect allegedly involved in a business burglary and a subsequent vehicle chase, culminating in the recovery of a stolen car and the discovery of…

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US Senate panel looks to fast-track NASA nominee

Senate Prepares to ‘Fast-Track’ Billionaire Astronaut Jared Isaacman for NASA Chief The U.S. space program is on the verge of getting a new, unconventional leader. The Senate Commerce Committee is moving quickly to “fast-track” the nomination of billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to be the next Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space…

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Get ready for snow! List of school closings and delays

The first major blast of winter has hit the Midwest and Great Lakes region, turning a post-Thanksgiving return to school into an unexpected snow day—or, for many, an e-learning day. A fast-moving storm system delivered heavy snow and ice across several states, leading to widespread school closings and delays on December 1. The disruptions followed…

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