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Half of those arrested by federal agents in Minnesota this winter have already been deported

Half of those arrested by federal agents in Minnesota this winter have already been deported

The federal government moved at a rapid pace to deport nearly 1,700 people picked up during a surge of immigration enforcement in Minnesota this winter, according to data analyzed by APM Reports and MPR News.
by Jon Collins and Kate Martin

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Results of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe primary elections are in

Results of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe primary elections are in

Six member nations of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe held primary elections this week. Some candidates were elected to leadership positions by majority vote; others move on to the general election in June.
by Chandra Colvin

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Politics Friday: 3 congressional candidates vying for their party's endorsement

A check-in on the only Minnesota congressional race guaranteed to send a new person to Washington. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst speaks with three candidates seeking to represent the 2nd Congressional District.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Twins win their home opener 10-4 over the Rays behind Tristan Gray's first grand slam

Twins win their home opener 10-4 over the Rays behind Tristan Gray's first grand slam

Tristan Gray hit his first career grand slam to cap a seven-run seventh inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 10-4 home-opener victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and The Associated Press

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Pistons past Timberwolves 113-108. Edwards ineligible for NBA postseason awards after ruled him out again

Pistons past Timberwolves 113-108. Edwards ineligible for NBA postseason awards after ruled him out again

Jalen Duren had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Daniss Jenkins scored 26 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-108 on Thursday night as both teams were without a superstar. Minnesota ruled out All-Star guard Anthony Edwards, listing his right knee injury and an illness.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota graduation rates hit record high in 2025

Minnesota graduation rates hit record high in 2025

Minnesota’s four-year high school graduation rate continued to inch upward in 2025 after dipping in the pandemic. As they applauded the gains, state officials expressed concern about students affected by the federal immigration raids.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Fargo Forum lets go of liberal columnists, sparking protest

Fargo Forum lets go of liberal columnists, sparking protest

Forum Communications, which owns newspapers and TV stations throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana and both Dakotas, parted ways last week with left-leaning columnists. The move has sparked protest from readers.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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The WNBA expansion draft is Friday. Here’s how it works

The WNBA expansion draft is Friday. Here’s how it works

The league’s expansion draft on Friday will determine part of the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo’s make-ups and who will be leaving the rosters of existing teams. Two teams will make their debut in the 2026 season as the WNBA expands to 15 teams.
by Anika Besst

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