MPR News with Angela Davis

How federal immigration activity is affecting Minnesota schools

A volunteer stands watch across the street
A volunteer monitors a school to support students in case of a possible ICE operation on Dec. 3, 2025, in Minneapolis.
Kerem Yücel | MPR News

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota school superintendents about how the surge in federal immigration activity is affecting student attendance, learning, and safety — and what it means for families and schools. 

two women posing for a portrait
Christine Tucci Osorio (left), superintendent of schools for North St. Paul, Maplewood and Oakdale, and Brenda Lewis (right), superintendent of Fridley Public Schools, pose for a portrait at Minnesota Public Radio headquarters in St. Paul on Monday.
Nikhil Kumaran | MPR News

Guests:

  • Brenda Lewis is the superintendent of Fridley Public Schools.

  • Christine Tucci Osorio is the superintendent for School District 622 which includes North St. Paul, Maplewood and Oakdale.

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