Trump administration places Minnesota locales on ‘sanctuary’ watch list 

The Trump administration has put Minnesota counties the state s two largest cities Minneapolis and St Paul and the state ruling body on notice that they re in defiance of federal immigration law the Minnesota Star Tribune reports What this means remains unclear however an executive order signed by President Trump in April threatens withholding federal funds Ten Minnesota cities made a list of the Best Places to Live according to WCCO The ranking by U S News and World Overview has Plymouth listed as the th best city in the country Maple Grove and Eden Prairie both made the top with Woodbury just behind The relationship between Gov Tim Walz and labor unions is becoming strained MPR News reports While the governor has delivered wins to unions since his electoral contest in his relationship with inhabitants sector unions has fallen on tougher times Union members lashed out at the governor during a virtual town hall this week with a few questioning if they should stand by Walz if he runs for another term in Junkmongers rejoice Crow Wing County has increased the number of junk cars property owners can have on their land according to the Brainerd Dispatch Previously residents could only have two unlicensed inoperable vehicles on their properties However a fter an encounter with a threatening landowner county staff rethought the issue and suggested increasing the number Now residents can have up to junk vehicles depending on the property size It s Friday and Racket has compiled a guide of free things to do this weekend including block parties festivals art exhibits concerts and more The post Trump administration places Minnesota locales on sanctuary watch list appeared first on MinnPost