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From the Land of Lincoln to the streets of Saint Paul.
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Dear friends: My full conversation with Lulu Garcia-Navarro @lulugn.bsky.social of @nytimes.com on my book "Work in Progress," God, faith, Pope Leo, and how to live a moral life in turbulent times, is now available on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1tK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1tK...
Why the Catholic Church Is Having a Moment | The Interview
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February 5, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Dear friends: My full conversation with Lulu Garcia-Navarro @lulugn.bsky.social of @nytimes.com on my book "Work in Progress," God, faith, Pope Leo, and how to live a moral life in turbulent times, is now available on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1tK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1tK...
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Cardinal Robert McElroy of Washington, D.C., joined several interfaith leaders in the nation's capital in denouncing the recent deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis as "murders." https://bit.ly/4br834h
DC faith leaders denounce Minneapolis shootings as 'profound moral failure'
Cardinal Robert McElroy of Washington joined several interfaith leaders in the nation's capital in denouncing the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis as "murders."
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January 29, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Cardinal Robert McElroy of Washington, D.C., joined several interfaith leaders in the nation's capital in denouncing the recent deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis as "murders." https://bit.ly/4br834h
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It's important for everyone across the country to know what is happening here in Minnesota. I was thankful for the opportunity to join PBS NewsHour and share some of what I am seeing.
This administration can "punish" our city, and they can "punish" our state, but they will never break our spirit.
This administration can "punish" our city, and they can "punish" our state, but they will never break our spirit.
St. Paul mayor responds to unrest triggered by federal immigration raids
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January 22, 2026 at 1:10 AM
It's important for everyone across the country to know what is happening here in Minnesota. I was thankful for the opportunity to join PBS NewsHour and share some of what I am seeing.
This administration can "punish" our city, and they can "punish" our state, but they will never break our spirit.
This administration can "punish" our city, and they can "punish" our state, but they will never break our spirit.
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An off-duty Brooklyn Park police officer was stopped by federal agents who demanded proof of her citizenship, the city’s police chief, Mark Bruley, said Tuesday.
Video: Allison Kite/The Minnesota Star Tribune
Video: Allison Kite/The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 20, 2026 at 7:06 PM
An off-duty Brooklyn Park police officer was stopped by federal agents who demanded proof of her citizenship, the city’s police chief, Mark Bruley, said Tuesday.
Video: Allison Kite/The Minnesota Star Tribune
Video: Allison Kite/The Minnesota Star Tribune
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JUST IN: Kaohly Her has been sworn in as St. Paul's first woman, and Hmong-American mayor.
📸 Ben Hovland (@benjovland) | MPR News.
📸 Ben Hovland (@benjovland) | MPR News.
January 2, 2026 at 8:22 PM
JUST IN: Kaohly Her has been sworn in as St. Paul's first woman, and Hmong-American mayor.
📸 Ben Hovland (@benjovland) | MPR News.
📸 Ben Hovland (@benjovland) | MPR News.
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Commentary: An energy retrofit saved the Science Museum of Minnesota millions — why not do it everywhere? Trump now cutting funding for projects like this one. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/19/b...
An energy retrofit saved the Science Museum of Minnesota millions — why not do it everywhere? • Minnesota Reformer
The 111 million buildings in the U.S. are responsible for 40% of all energy use in the country at an estimated annual cost of $370 billion.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Commentary: An energy retrofit saved the Science Museum of Minnesota millions — why not do it everywhere? Trump now cutting funding for projects like this one. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/19/b...
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In a room filled with teary supporters, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter stood arm-in-arm with his wife and conceded the election to Kaohly Her after midnight Wednesday.
Live: Kaohly Her elected mayor of St. Paul
The Democratic lawmaker will be the first woman and first person of Hmong heritage to lead St. Paul. In Minneapolis, the mayoral race is moving to second-round tabulation on Wednesday morning.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:45 AM
In a room filled with teary supporters, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter stood arm-in-arm with his wife and conceded the election to Kaohly Her after midnight Wednesday.
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Those who hoped that Pope Leo XIV would back away from Pope Francis' concerns about global warming and the environment were severely disappointed last week. https://bit.ly/3KHhHnZ
Pope Leo embraces Francis' concerns on global warming and the environment
Those who hoped that Pope Leo XIV would back away from Pope Francis' concerns about global warming and the environment were severely disappointed last week. Instead, Leo firmly embraced the environmen...
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October 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Those who hoped that Pope Leo XIV would back away from Pope Francis' concerns about global warming and the environment were severely disappointed last week. https://bit.ly/3KHhHnZ
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Kirk is not a modern day St. Paul, despite what Cardinal Dolan says. The only thing that such myth-making achieves is fomenting resentment, curtailing dialogue, and stifling action to otherwise prevent this tragedy from happening again, says John Grosso.
Cardinal Dolan calls the late Charlie Kirk 'a modern day St. Paul.' I'm not making this up.
Cardinal Dolan joins the Catholic right's ever growing quest to lionize the late Charlie Kirk as a Christian martyr.
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September 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Kirk is not a modern day St. Paul, despite what Cardinal Dolan says. The only thing that such myth-making achieves is fomenting resentment, curtailing dialogue, and stifling action to otherwise prevent this tragedy from happening again, says John Grosso.
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The Minnesota native — who not only owns a farm in his home state but gave the speech that sparked Willie Nelson to found Farm Aid — confirmed that he will join the lineup at Huntington Bank Stadium 🚜
Bob Dylan will perform at Farm Aid 40 on Saturday in Minneapolis
He is a late addition to the 11-hour lineup in his home state.
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September 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The Minnesota native — who not only owns a farm in his home state but gave the speech that sparked Willie Nelson to found Farm Aid — confirmed that he will join the lineup at Huntington Bank Stadium 🚜
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Faith leaders also called for an assault weapons ban at a State Capitol news conference.
Live: Minnesota students stage walkout to call for gun control after Annunciation shooting
Faith leaders also called for an assault weapons ban at a State Capitol news conference.
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September 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Faith leaders also called for an assault weapons ban at a State Capitol news conference.
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In his first public appearance since surviving an attempted assassination, Sen. John Hoffman, DFL-Champlin, urged elected officials to have courage, be truthful and listen to the American people. minnesotareformer.com/2025/08/25/s...
Sen. John Hoffman calls on Democrats to build trust in first speech since attempted assassination • Minnesota Reformer
"We must recommit ourselves to governance over grievance," Hoffman said.
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August 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
In his first public appearance since surviving an attempted assassination, Sen. John Hoffman, DFL-Champlin, urged elected officials to have courage, be truthful and listen to the American people. minnesotareformer.com/2025/08/25/s...
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A south Minneapolis restaurant serving French-American food has claimed the top national honor for new restaurants. Bûcheron was given the James Beard Award for best new restaurant, topping nine other establishments in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Dallas, among other cities.
Minneapolis' Bûcheron wins James Beard Award for best new restaurant
Minnesotans took top honors at the 2025 James Beard Awards, announced Monday night.
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June 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A south Minneapolis restaurant serving French-American food has claimed the top national honor for new restaurants. Bûcheron was given the James Beard Award for best new restaurant, topping nine other establishments in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Dallas, among other cities.
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Statement from the two children of Melissa and Mark Hortman.
“Hope and resilience are the enemy of fear. Our parents lived their lives with immense dedication to their fellow humans. This tragedy must become a moment for us to come together.”
“Hope and resilience are the enemy of fear. Our parents lived their lives with immense dedication to their fellow humans. This tragedy must become a moment for us to come together.”
June 17, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Statement from the two children of Melissa and Mark Hortman.
“Hope and resilience are the enemy of fear. Our parents lived their lives with immense dedication to their fellow humans. This tragedy must become a moment for us to come together.”
“Hope and resilience are the enemy of fear. Our parents lived their lives with immense dedication to their fellow humans. This tragedy must become a moment for us to come together.”
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During his time at the Legislature, Hoffman has championed bills designed to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities, including vocational training and equal pay.
State Senator Hoffman awake after surgery for multiple gunshot wounds
Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were shot multiple times early Saturday morning. Health care providers believe they will survive the attack.
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June 16, 2025 at 1:25 AM
During his time at the Legislature, Hoffman has championed bills designed to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities, including vocational training and equal pay.
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Two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota shot in their separate homes
Two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota shot in their separate homes
Governor Tim Walz was briefed on ‘ongoing situation’ in which Minneapolis-area state senator and representative were attacked
Two Minnesota lawmakers have been shot in their separate homes.
Local news stations identified the victims as state senator John Hoffman and state representative Melissa Hortman. Both are members of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party. There is little information on the suspect at this time. Continue reading...
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June 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota shot in their separate homes
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Two weeks later, the retrofitted popemobile is nowhere to be seen in Gaza and is not expected anytime soon, said Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, the pastor of Holy Family Parish, the only Catholic church on the Gaza Strip.
Pope Francis' popemobile hasn't arrived in Gaza yet. Neither has relief from death, hunger and war.
In a city hollowed by destruction, one Catholic parish rings with resilience.
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May 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Two weeks later, the retrofitted popemobile is nowhere to be seen in Gaza and is not expected anytime soon, said Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, the pastor of Holy Family Parish, the only Catholic church on the Gaza Strip.
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The NCR article that now Pope Leo XIV retweeted on February 3rd: www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...
JD Vance is wrong: Jesus doesn't ask us to rank our love for others
In a viral Fox News interview, the vice president suggested that it is more Christian to prioritize your family over a stranger, but Jesus wanted us to demolish the categories that keep us from seeing...
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May 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The NCR article that now Pope Leo XIV retweeted on February 3rd: www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...
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Vice President JD Vance dropped the College Football Playoff national championship trophy during a White House ceremony honoring the champion Ohio State Buckeyes.
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April 15, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Vice President JD Vance dropped the College Football Playoff national championship trophy during a White House ceremony honoring the champion Ohio State Buckeyes.
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