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For some in St. Cloud’s Somali community, stress from ICE surge strained mental health
ICE agents arresting and detaining immigrants in St. Cloud earlier this year brought intense fear and anxiety to the Somali community that lasted for months. Some are still feeling the effects.
Clergy hold 24-hour vigil urging lawmakers to fund HCMC
Dozens of Twin Cities clergy gathered outside Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis for a 24-hour vigil urging state lawmakers to fund the financially struggling hospital, which leaders say is critical to providing care for low-income patients and serving as a major training site for the region’s doctors.
Annunciation Catholic school's long road to healing
The shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School was over in minutes, but the healing continues. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how the Annunciation community is finding a way forward and how some parents are working to prevent future tragedies.
Youth suicide rate lower than projected after launch of 988 suicide hotline, study shows
A new study from the Journal of the American Medical Association finds youth suicide rates fell below expectations after the launch of the 988 lifeline, raising hope about expanded mental health support. The director of a 988 call center reflected on the impact of easy access to mental health support with MPR News host Nina Moini.
Grooming and child abuse: 6 questions, answered
Experts say it’s exceedingly difficult to recognize grooming while it’s happening. But there are steps institutions can take to prevent grooming and child abuse at schools and childcare centers
City of Monticello sets stage for allowing data centers, with restrictions
The ordinance includes new restrictions for large data centers, which city officials say are aimed at reducing negative impacts on people living nearby. The ordinance also ensures Monticello residents don’t bear any financial costs.