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Judge hears arguments in lawsuit alleging ICE racially profiling Somali and Latino residents

Judge hears arguments in lawsuit alleging ICE racially profiling Somali and Latino residents

A federal judge is considering whether to temporarily restrict immigration enforcement practices in Minnesota, following a lawsuit filed by the ACLU and other attorneys over a months-long enforcement surge that federal officials say is now winding down. 
by Sarah Thamer

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Eagan places 1-year pause on new data center developments

Eagan places 1-year pause on new data center developments

The Eagan City Council voted on Tuesday to pause new data center developments for one year to study the impacts of data centers. The moratorium may be the first-of-its-kind in Minnesota.
by Chandra Colvin

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ICE drawdown? Indications point to steady enforcement activity outside the Twin Cities

ICE drawdown? Indications point to steady enforcement activity outside the Twin Cities

Some people who observe ICE activity are skeptical about a large scale drawdown of agents in the state. There are indications that activity has decreased in the Twin Cities, but has continued outside the metro area.
by Jon Collins

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Hennepin County prosecutors press feds for evidence in shootings

Hennepin County prosecutors press feds for evidence in shootings

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is demanding more evidence from the federal government in the shootings of Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, as they weigh bringing criminal charges against the federal agents involved.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Blizzard breaks up ice pack at Apostle Islands caves, likely ending foot access for the winter

Blizzard breaks up ice pack at Apostle Islands caves, likely ending foot access for the winter

After one glorious, fleeting day — access to the Apostle Islands ice caves is likely done for the season. The blizzard sweeping across Lake Superior broke up the ice pack along the shore overnight.
by Andrew Krueger

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One Olympic sport doesn’t allow women. These Games could determine its future

One Olympic sport doesn’t allow women. These Games could determine its future

Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport that doesn't allow women to compete, despite athletes' efforts to change that. They say their odds for 2030 hinge on people watching men's events this week.
by Rachel Treisman

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Wolves finalize cost-cutting move with Mike Conley by signing back veteran after trading him away

Wolves finalize cost-cutting move with Mike Conley by signing back veteran after trading him away

The Minnesota Timberwolves finalized their cost-cutting move with Mike Conley by signing the veteran guard two weeks after trading him away. Conley was first sent in a three-team deal to the Chicago Bulls.
by The Associated Press

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Blizzard drops more than 2 feet of snow on North Shore; challenging commute in Twin Cities

Blizzard drops more than 2 feet of snow on North Shore; challenging commute in Twin Cities

Blizzard conditions pummeled Duluth and the North Shore on Wednesday, dropping more than two feet of snow and knocking out power to thousands. The same system also brought a burst of snow to southern Minnesota — including the Twin Cities — during the afternoon.
by Andrew Krueger, Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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Federal hemp ban leaves Minnesota THC sellers in limbo

Federal hemp ban leaves Minnesota THC sellers in limbo

Minnesota already regulates hemp edibles, but it's unclear what Congress’ new cannabis rules mean for the state. That’s creating uncertainty for businesses that sell other hemp-derived beverages and other products.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Meet one of the drivers who clears snow off Twin Cities highways

Meet one of the drivers who clears snow off Twin Cities highways

When heavy snowfall hits the state, one person you might see on the roads is Maggie Faris. She’s been plowing snow for nine years with the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
by Lukas Levin

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