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Minnesota Star TribuneSaturday, 11 April 2026
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Inflation surging amid war in Iran
Consumer price index shows a 3.3% jump as Americans are paying 40% more for gas.
The paper frames domestic economic data as a direct consequence of overseas geopolitical conflict, linking the macro event of war to the micro impact of household petrol prices.
A new Middle Eastern conflict involving the US and Israel in Iran has disrupted global energy markets. This disruption is manifesting domestically in the US as sudden spikes in consumer inflation and fuel costs, presenting a major economic challenge.
“paying 40% more for gas”
“Pragmatic and consequence-focused”
Judges are being pressured to deport
Trump administration’s firing of immigration judges is called a purge.
Reports on internal directives within the immigration judiciary, framing the administration's actions as a contentious politicisation of the courts.
DFL, GOP agree on saving HCMC
But lawmakers haven’t reached agreement on best way to do that.
Highlights bipartisan consensus on the necessity of funding a major local safety-net hospital, despite ongoing procedural disagreements.
Mpls. City Council members clash as bathhouse debate gets personal
Covers a local municipal dispute regarding public health and social policy, focusing on the breakdown of civil discourse among council members.
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