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Minnesota’s Ban on Religious Schools in College Credit Program Sparks Legal Battle

A religious liberty group, Christian schools, and families from those schools are challenging a Minnesota law that bans certain Christian colleges and universities from participating in the state's Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program. The law, passed in 2023, excludes religious institutions that require students to sign a faith statement, a ruling that Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, which is representing the plaintiffs, calls "disgraceful."

Scientists Urge Halt to ‘Mirror Bacteria’ Experiments

Scientists are calling for a suspension of research relating to "mirror life" bacteria. "Mirror" bacteria are synthetic organisms created through mirror images of molecules.

Trump Appoints Herschel Walker as Ambassador to the Bahamas

President-elect Donald Trump has named former NFL star and Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker as his ambassador to the Bahamas. The announcement came in...

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Rejects State Funding For Sex Change Operations For Transgender Inmates

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) firmly rejected calls for state funding of sex change operations for transgender inmates, emphasizing the need to prioritize law-abiding citizens over convicted felons.

FBI Raids ‘Autism Treatment Centers’ in Minnesota Over Alleged Fraudulent Funding

FBI agents conducted raids Thursday morning at autism treatment centers in Minneapolis and St. Cloud as part of a widening investigation into alleged Medicaid fraud.

Minnesota and New Jersey Sue Glock Over Handgun Modifications

Attorneys general in Minnesota and New Jersey filed lawsuits against Glock on Thursday, accusing the firearms manufacturer of enabling handguns to be easily converted into illegal machine guns using an inexpensive device known as a "Glock switch."

Chinese Citizen Arrested for Flying Drone Over Military Base

The U.S. Attorney General's Office announced that a Chinese citizen has been arrested for allegedly taking photos of a military base with a drone.

Tim Walz Reflects on Defeat in 2024 Presidential Election

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has expressed surprise at the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, where he and Vice President Kamala Harris failed to secure the White House. In an interview with Minnesota news outlet KSTP on Thursday, Walz reflected on the campaign, its challenges, and his feelings following the loss.

Pelosi Reshapes House Democratic Leadership, Backing Raskin for Judiciary Role

Months after aiding President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is now influencing the leadership structure within House Democratic committees.

Minnesota Supreme Court Hears Case of Trans-Identified Male Powerlifter Barred from Women’s Category

On Tuesday, the Minnesota State Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a high-profile case involving JayCee Cooper, a trans-identified male powerlifter, who sued USA Powerlifting (USAPL) after being barred from competing in the women’s category. The lawsuit, filed in 2021, alleges that the organization violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on an individual's gender identity.

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