A DCYF spokesperson says the USDA agreed Friday to release that money, despite a U.S. Supreme Court order allowing the Trump administration’s pause on the benefits to continue.

Rural Minnesota communities are feeling the pinch as delayed SNAP benefits impact local grocery stores and the broader economy.

Delayed and reduced SNAP benefits in Minnesota are leaving families hungry and putting small-town grocery stores at risk as sales drop and local economies feel the strain.

residents. It's the only full-sized grocery store in the small town of just over 3,100. About 4.5 percent of sales at Juba's are from SNAP dollars spent by recipients. Co-owner and manager Tim Juba says declining customer visits and now reduced benefits ...

The state on Friday said reporting errors led to what appeared to be dramatic spikes in federal food benefit payouts in recent years. The agency that administers the program in Minnesota issued the explanation after a Republican state lawmaker and others on social media questioned the numbers.

State officials say it's unclear how long it will take to restart SNAP, but partial payments are expected to be on the way.

Minnesota organizations are teaming up to offer free produce to local families in need, as SNAP benefits have yet to be released due to the ongoing government shutdown. FOX 9’s Se Kwon has more on the story.

While some in the Trump administration say food benefits could restart as soon as this Wednesday, the uncertainty is stressful for Minnesotans who rely on them and food shelves in the state.