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Law center investigates funding of U of M’s ‘gender dolls’ project for kids "University of Minnesota students, families and taxpayers have the right to know if their money is funding controversial programming aimed at children as young as five years old," said UMLC's James Dickey. https://alphanews.org/law-center-investigates-funding-of-u-of-ms-gender-dolls-project-for-kids/

Minnesota’s Catholic bishops write Walz opposing sports betting bill The Minnesota Catholic Conference urged the governor "to not waste time with harmful proposals" to legalize online sports betting, which the organization called a "predatory industry." Story: https://alphanews.org/minnesotas-catholic-bishops-write-walz-opposing-sports-betting-bill/

Sheila Qualls: Minnesota’s standards are declining, and our children pay the price After years of reporting on this issue, I had had enough and took it upon myself to impact the lives of as many children as I could.  Story: https://alphanews.org/sheila-qualls-minnesotas-standards-are-declining-and-our-children-pay-the-price/

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Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary with Vance casting tie-breaking vote Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote after Republican Sens. Mitch McConnell, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins voted no on Hegseth's confirmation. Story: https://alphanews.org/hegseth-confirmed-as-defense-secretary-with-vance-casting-tie-breaking-vote/

LIVE: Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments on whether there is a quorum to organize the MN House https://www.youtube.com/live/trrrakvoeSA?si=PhE6HqcGYnCPFQLV

State task force recommends decriminalizing psychedelic mushrooms The task force also recommended allocating funding for more research on other psychedelics. Story: https://alphanews.org/state-task-force-recommends-decriminalizing-psychedelic-mushrooms/

‘Group of thugs’: Left-wing protesters attempt to shut down House committee meeting "A group of thugs sent by Democrat Rep. Leigh Finke today attempted to obstruct House Republicans from conducting a scheduled Public Safety hearing," Rep. Walter Hudson said. Story: https://alphanews.org/group-of-thugs-left-wing-protesters-attempt-to-shut-down-house-committee-meeting/

Submitted: After President Trump’s inauguration, Saint Paul Federation of Teachers President calls on its teachers to “face down the authoritarian Republicans ruling our government.”

Author of ‘The Detransition Diaries’ urges lawmakers to reject ‘heartbreaking and unethical’ gender ideology Kallie Fell, co-author of the book "The Detransition Diaries," will be meeting with Minnesota legislators this week to warn them about the "the lie of gender medicine." https://alphanews.org/author-of-the-detransition-diaries-urges-minnesota-lawmakers-to-reject-heartbreaking-and-unethical-gender-ideology/

Former Minnetonka charter school staffer charged with sexual solicitation of a child Ibrahim Hassan Haji, 27, was placed on leave from the school last October and then resigned from his position following his arrest on a probable cause charge of soliciting a minor for sex. Story: https://alphanews.org/former-minnetonka-charter-school-staffer-charged-with-sexual-solicitation-of-a-child/

Marco Rubio warns if US doesn’t ‘change course,’ China will control every aspect of our lives The secretary of state nominee, who has repeatedly warned of the threat China poses, said the U.S. must prevent such an "unacceptable outcome" from occurring. Story: https://alphanews.org/marco-rubio-warns-if-us-doesnt-change-course-china-will-control-every-aspect-of-our-lives/

Girlfriend of Shannon Gooden pleads guilty to straw purchasing guns used to kill first responders On Feb. 18, 2024, Gooden used two firearms that Dyrdahl purchased for him to ambush police officers and firefighter paramedics who were responding to a call for help in his home. Story: https://alphanews.org/girlfriend-of-shannon-gooden-pleads-guilty-to-straw-purchasing-guns-used-to-kill-first-responders/

Stopping fraud a major goal for Republicans as they introduce first bills of session Other bills seek to require the return of state budget surplus funds to taxpayers and prevent illegal aliens from accessing state-funded programs. Story: https://alphanews.org/stopping-fraud-a-major-goal-for-republicans-as-they-introduce-first-bills-of-session/

Supreme Court hands win to GOP in Minnesota House special election lawsuit The order could force House Democrats to end their boycott of the legislative session or risk the political fallout of a prolonged absence from the Capitol.  https://alphanews.org/supreme-court-hands-win-to-gop-in-minnesota-house-special-election-lawsuit/

Alex Kueng, former Minneapolis police officer, released from prison Kueng "couldn’t have had a bigger smile" when he was reunited with his mom following his release. Story: https://alphanews.org/alex-kueng-former-minneapolis-police-officer-released-from-prison/

Why a $30 million juvenile facility sits empty while violent youth offenders walk free "We're sending metro kids far away rather than utilizing a facility right in our backyard," said Rep. Kristin Robbins, who recently toured the facility. Story: https://alphanews.org/why-a-30-million-juvenile-facility-sits-empty-while-violent-youth-offenders-walk-free/

BREAKING: Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara says his department will not participate in immigration enforcement. "Any participation in immigration enforcement would have a chilling effect on our commitment to bias-free, community-oriented policing."

‘It stole my childhood’: Supreme Court urged to protect kids from online porn In Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, the high court will decide whether an age-verification law violates free speech rights. Story: https://alphanews.org/it-stole-my-childhood-supreme-court-urged-to-protect-kids-from-online-porn/