With the government shutdown dragging on, Minnesota is bracing for the end of grocery benefits for hundreds of thousands of residents.

Democrats say USDA has $5 billion to continue food stamp benefits while the agency insists the ‘well has gone dry.’

Minnesota is one of the 26 states suing the Trump administration for what it contends is the illegal suspension of SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps, during the federal government shutdown.

The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office is suing the Trump administration over SNAP benefits being suspended.Related: Gov. Walz holds press conference to announce $4 million in emergency funding for Minnesota food shelvesAG Keith Ellison joined 22 other attorneys general along with three governors in the lawsuit.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is co-leading a coalition in filing a lawsuit against the United States Department of Agriculture for suspending SNAP due to the ongoing government shutdown.

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.

As the federal shutdown threatens SNAP benefits, Minnesota directs $4 million to food shelves across Minnesota. USDA warns assistance may stop Nov. 1.