SNAP, Minnesota and food shelves
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Restaurants and other food businesses are stepping up after the historic cessation of SNAP funding during the government shutdown.
Gov. Walz announced state funding Monday to help Minnesotans who receive monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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Gov. Walz unveils $4 million for MN food shelves as shutdown could halt SNAP benefits
Gov. Tim Walz announced $4 million in emergency funding will go to Minnesota food shelves as the ongoing government shutdown threatens to cut off SNAP benefits for hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans.
The St. Paul museum is offering free admission through its All Play program, which is funded in part by the state Department of Education. The All Play program provides discounted museum admission
In a lawsuit, Ellison and other AGs and governors, are pushing for USDA to use the billion-dollar contingency fund to keep SNAP going.
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Scammers target Minnesota SNAP recipients with fake $1,000 relief offer
Authorities are warning of a scam targeting Minnesota SNAP recipients with fraudulent text messages promising emergency food relief funds.
Minnesota reacts to the USDA's stop of emergency SNAP funds, Governor Walz provides aid to local food shelves.
If the continuing resolution or any other funding measures are not passed, funding for SNAP — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps as it's commonly called — will run out on Nov. 1.