Minnesota Deploys National Guard as Wildfires Threaten Northern Region

Minnesota Deploys National Guard as Wildfires Threaten Northern Region

Governor Tim Walz authorized the deployment of the Minnesota National Guard on Tuesday to assist local fire crews in containing rapidly spreading wildfires across the northern reaches of the state. The emergency mobilization follows an official request from the Department of Natural Resources, as persistent drought conditions and high winds have created a volatile environment…

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Minnesota House Democrats Stage Sit-in Over Stalled Gun Control Legislation

Minnesota House Democrats Stage Sit-in Over Stalled Gun Control Legislation

Standoff at the State Capitol Minnesota Democratic state representatives launched a protest sit-in inside the House chamber on Thursday evening, demanding a floor vote on stalled gun violence prevention legislation. The action, led by Representative Samantha Sencer-Mura, followed the collapse of an agreement with Republican leadership to bring the proposed measures to the floor before…

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