Minnesota Now: March 3, 2026
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Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem testified before U.S. senators Tuesday about the tactics of federal agents in Minnesota. We heard more about what she said during the hearing.
Plus, Google has identified itself as the company behind a proposed data center in Duluth.
And state lawmakers are considering a ban on immigration enforcement agreements between local law enforcement and federal agencies. More on the bill and the arrangements it seeks to outlaw.
We also heard more about the results from a survey looking at the impact of the federal surge on local businesses.
And scholars from across the country met in the Twin Cities this week to talk about what ethical research looks like in a time of funding cuts and artificial intelligence.
Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
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