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alphanews.org > minnesotas-first-2026-laws-include-housing-funding-repeal-of-cesar-chavez-day

Minnesota's first 2026 laws include housing funding, repeal of Cesar Chavez Day | AlphaNews.org

12+ hour, 31+ min ago  (443+ words) (The Center Square) " Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed four bipartisan bills into law, marking the first bill signings of the 2026 legislative session. The measures address school bus safety, cannabis product testing, housing support and repeal of Cesar Chavez Day. "These…...

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alphanews.org > cities-church-parishioners-continue-to-be-hounded-and-harassed-by-anti-ice-protesters-churchgoer-says

Cities Church parishioners continue to be 'hounded' and 'harassed' by anti-ICE protesters, churchgoer says | AlphaNews.org

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (405+ words) "They block the sidewalk and are cussing us out as we walk into church," a churchgoer told Crime Watch Minneapolis. "I just want the freedom to worship without [fear] and not be hounded or harassed." Attendees of Cities Church in…...

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alphanews.org > house-democrats-block-legislation-that-would-criminalize-the-disruption-of-a-church-service

House Democrats block legislation that would criminalize the disruption of a church service

2+ week, 10+ hour ago  (555+ words) During the committee meeting, Democrats repeatedly brought up Operation Metro Surge. Democrats in the Minnesota House of Representatives blocked legislation that would make it a crime to disrupt a church service with the intent to interfere with the free exercise…...

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alphanews.org > churchgoer-sues-don-lemon-others-for-extreme-and-outrageous-conduct-in-church-storming

Churchgoer sues Don Lemon, others for 'extreme and outrageous' conduct in church storming | AlphaNews.org

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (434+ words) The woman says she experienced "severe emotional distress, fear, anxiety, and trauma" because of the group's actions, which she says terrified children and other vulnerable congregants. A St. Paul woman has filed a federal civil lawsuit against eight anti-ICE activists,…...

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alphanews.org > rev-dale-witherington-disrupting-worship-in-the-name-of-protest-demands-equal-justice-under-the-law

Rev. Dale Witherington: Disrupting worship in the name of protest demands equal justice under the law | AlphaNews.org

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (260+ words) "The FACE Act cannot be selectively applied. If it protects access to abortion clinics, it must also protect Americans' right to worship without intimidation or disruption," writes Rev. Dale Witherington. On Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, parishioners at Cities Church in St. Paul,…...

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alphanews.org > charges-sleeping-driver-ran-over-pedestrian-before-crashing-into-transit-station

Charges: 'Sleeping' driver ran over pedestrian before crashing into transit station | AlphaNews.org

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (638+ words) The suspect, Joshua Ryan Pendegayosh, claimed he was "sleeping at the time of the accident." Police located a syringe on the passenger side floorboard of the vehicle. Pendegayosh has at least 31 prior convictions, including nine felonies. A man was badly…...

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alphanews.org > minnesota-mayors-call-for-course-correction-amid-fraud-and-high-state-spending

Minnesota mayors call for course correction amid fraud and high state spending | AlphaNews.org

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (643+ words) "What we are asking for is not extreme, it's not partisan, and it's not unreasonable. It's accountability, it's fiscal responsibility, and it's leadership " true leadership," Crosslake Mayor Jackson Purfeerst said. A group of Minnesota mayors held a press conference Wednesday…...

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alphanews.org > serial-agitators-show-up-at-twin-cities-protests

Serial agitators show up at Twin Cities protests | AlphaNews.org

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (601+ words) Some familiar names and faces are among the few publicly available arrest records. Amid questions and investigations related to the funding and organizations behind the recent surge in protests and rioting in Minneapolis and surrounding areas, several serial agitators have…...

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alphanews.org > anti-ice-agitators-set-up-blockade-on-minneapolis-street-check-drivers-license-plates

Anti-ICE agitators set up blockade on Minneapolis street, check drivers' license plates | AlphaNews.org

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (488+ words) "It looks like in our system your plates came up as an ICE plate," an activist said in a video recorded Monday. In another, anti-ICE agitators are seen assaulting reporter Jorge Ventura. An unsettling scene unfolded on Minneapolis streets over…...

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alphanews.org > chuck-chalberg-some-advice-for-mayor-frey-and-gov-walz

Chuck Chalberg: Some advice for Mayor Frey and Gov. Walz | AlphaNews.org

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (711+ words) "If the Democrats persist with their current strategy, they will deserve to spend a good deal of time out of power. And the Republican party? It deserves an opportunity to carry out its mandate and fix a problem that it…...