>>House Republican Circulates Petition to Deport Ilhan Omar
(Washington, DC) — A House Republican is seeking signatures for a petition to deport Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. The Democrat from Minnesota became a U.S. citizen in 2000 after fleeing Somalia’s civil war. Texas Republican Brandon Gill is promoting the petition, alleging that Omar is biased against illegal immigrants. Several Democrats have condemned Gill and the Republican Party for this initiative. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal expressed her outrage on X, stating, “It’s disgusting that Republicans are attempting to raise money by threatening to deport a U.S. citizen simply because they disagree with her.”
>>Parent’s Bill of Rights Passes First Hearing
(St. Paul, MN)—House lawmakers have given the first green light to establishing a Parent’s Bill of Rights. The bill would establish a list of rights for parents in raising their children and prohibit any government entity from infringing on those rights. Parents would have 12 rights, including deciding what’s best for the child’s education, religion, upbringing, and health care decisions. The bill has now been moved to the House Education Finance Committee for further discussion.
>>Aitkin Stabbing Suspect, Stolen Vehicle Located in Ramsey County
(Aitkin, MN) — Authorities say a man from Aitkin is in custody after stabbing a woman Wednesday morning and fleeing in a stolen pickup. The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office says the stolen vehicle driven by 33-year-old Matthew Liimatainen was located in White Bear Township yesterday afternoon, and Ramsey County sheriff’s deputies apprehended him. Liimatainen was later booked in the Aitkin County jail. Investigators say the 41-year-old victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to North Memorial Hospital in the Twin Cities.
>>Bemidji Man With History Of Terroristic Threats Charged With Threats To Kill Children
(Bemidji, MN) — A Bemidji man is accused of threatening to kill two children while holding swords and knives. The incident happened last Friday outside a mobile home park. William Winegar has been charged with felony terroristic threats. The 60-year-old defendant has a history of making violent threats. Prosecutors say Winegar may get a mental health evaluation in future court proceedings. He is scheduled to appear before a judge later this month.
>>Minnesota Zoo Puts A New Twist On Valentine’s Day Gifts
(Apple Valley, MN) — The Minnesota Zoo is introducing a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. They are allowing donors to name a bug after someone they love or even someone they dislike. The designated bug will then be fed to one of the zoo’s animals. An e-card with a personalized message will also be sent to the individuals whose names are attached to the bug. This promotional offer ends tomorrow.
