The exoneration of Edgar Barrientos-Quintana may be the first in the country related directly to the involvement of the television show “The First 48.” Via @ProPublica buff.ly/axZpqW6

In this afternoon’s Glean: • Man shot Monday morning while driving on I-94 in Mpls • Around 500 MN state employees protest more in-office work • Hockey equipment in North America facing 25% tariff • MN’s law schools see surge in applications; and more buff.ly/4axlI5w

It might be hard to imagine lounging lakeside on a snowy day like today, but soon enough Minnesotans will flock to their favorite haunts up north. And when we do, will we still be able to find the family-run resorts of yesteryear? buff.ly/VV3IWCi

The St. Paul City Council has been in the news a lot lately. This time, rent control is on the agenda. Will the city loosen their controversial policy? There is a public hearing today at 3:30 pm at City Hall. buff.ly/vf3TuJd

How did Elon Musk gain so much power and influence in the U.S. government? "The answer lies in today’s favor-the-rich, pay-to-play campaign finance rules," writes Ken Peterson.

"As the U.S. House prepares to vote on a sweeping budget blueprint that was approved by the U.S. Senate last week, sizable cuts to Medicaid are one step closer — and just who would bear the brunt of those cuts is coming into better focus." Ana Radelat reports from Washington.

It's been 100 days since the second Trump administration took office. Since then, tariffs, the clawbacks of federal funding and an immigration crackdown have hit the state’s economy and policies. Our reporters break down some of the effects on Minnesota: minnpost.com/national/2025/…

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Meet Quincy Avery, homegrown quarterback whisperer and star of new Hulu documentary. minnpost.com/sports/2025/05…

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The U.S. Constitution, however, gives the president wide authority to take military action. minnpost.com/national/washi…

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