More than 440,000 Minnesotans will likely lose their SNAP food assistance benefits this weekend if the federal government remains shut down, as it appears it will be. And the impact of losing those benefits may be especially painful in smaller communities across the state.

Recipients of SNAP benefits, won't get payments on Nov. 1 amid the government shutdown. Here's where to look for resources and how Minnesota react.

The Department of Agriculture says no food stamp benefits are being issued for November as of Saturday. About 440,000 Minnesotans rely on SNAP each month. The average monthly benefit is $187. Minnesota was to receive $73 million in federal funds in November, but with the shutdown now over a month, that’s not happening.

Gov. Walz announced state funding Monday to help Minnesotans who receive monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Minnesota is among at least 22 states that have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture, claiming the agency is unlawfully suspending the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Ellison told the committee he was confident of victory in court, but couldn’t say for sure there wouldn’t be a delay in the November benefits or a reduced amount for recipients.

The top-ranked Badgers women's hockey team couldn't sustain a fast start and lost, 5-1, to No. 3 Minnesota Oct. 31 at LaBahn Arena.

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.