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Minnesota National Guard in Middle East; Prosecutors investigating excessive force during ICE surge

As the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran continue, more than 250 Minnesota National Guard personnel are in or near the Middle East on regularly scheduled deployments.

And Hennepin County prosecutors are investigating 17 alleged incidents of excessive force by federal agents during immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.