Aisha Chughtai

The Minneapolis Mounted Patrol Unit, the last remaining in the state, faces funding cuts as its contract with the city expires in August. City Council has reduced funding over recent years, with some members advocating for reallocating resources to crime prevention in the Fifth police precinct. Kevin Rofidal of the Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police argues the unit provides a positive presence and crime deterrence, but the council remains divided on its future.

The federal government is suing Minnesota and three other states for not providing data on SNAP beneficiaries to investigate fraud, with Minnesota's DCYF arguing the request violates privacy. Minneapolis City Council Member Aisha Chughtai announced a leave of absence for mental health treatment, while Fosston's legal battle with Essentia Health over hospital control moves to arbitration. Storms damaged northern Minnesota ahead of Bemidji's Water Carnival.

Minneapolis City Council member Aisha Chughtai announced plans to take a month-long mental health break, citing stress from an election, mass shootings, and a federal occupation. She attributed her decision to these factors impacting her well-being.

Minneapolis City Council member Aisha Chughtai is taking a one-month mental health leave to address clinical depression and anxiety through an outpatient program. She cited stress from mass shootings, the municipal election, and Operation Metro Surge as contributing factors to her decision.

Federal charges against 15 anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis have prompted reactions from City Council members and community groups, who criticize the arrests as politically motivated and express concerns about civil liberties. Statements highlight the need for transparency and due process, referencing Operation Metro Surge and the impact on community solidarity efforts.