Government Shutdown Inches to Finish Line as Food Stamp Turmoil Continues, MN Lawmaker Assassination Report Planned, Veterans Honored Statewide
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Tuesday, November 11th — Congress moves one step closer to ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, with the Senate approving a funding bill to reopen the government and reinstate laid-off federal workers, but confusion continues over SNAP benefits as the Trump administration and the courts clash over payments. Minnesota leaders and families share their frustration as uncertainty lingers. Law enforcement agencies request an “after-action” report following the deadly June attacks on state lawmakers, a process expected to take six months once underway. On this Veterans Day, Governor Tim Walz signs an executive order to combat food insecurity among veterans, and students in Chaska honor service members with a heartfelt ceremony. And experts say you might not need to rake those leaves after all, find out why mulching could be better for your lawn and local wildlife.
Plus: Minneapolis teachers avoid a strike after reaching a tentative contract deal, a baby formula recall expands following a botulism case in Minnesota, Highway 610 finally reopens in Maple Grove, and the Herbivorous Butcher prepares to welcome customers back after a devastating fire.
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