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The digital dragnet: ICE's surveillance playbook and your legal rights

From facial recognition to social media scans, federal agents have a growing arsenal of digital tools. MPR News host Catharine Richert and her guests break down what's legal, what's not, and what it means for you.
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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While detained by ICE, Brooklyn Park women help agent experiencing seizure

While detained by ICE, Brooklyn Park women help agent experiencing seizure

Tippy Amundson and Heather Zemian were patrolling their Brooklyn Park neighborhood, looking out for the safety of kids getting off the bus from school. They ended up looking out for the safety of an ICE agent who detained them, too.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Columbia Heights girl and her mom released from ICE detention after school district speaks out

Columbia Heights girl and her mom released from ICE detention after school district speaks out

Elizabeth Zuna Caisaguano was detained nearly a month ago with her mother on their way to school in Columbia Heights, the same district as 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos. She and her mother were released hours after a school district social worker spoke up on their behalf.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Timberwolves trade Mike Conley to Bulls in three-team deal

Timberwolves trade Mike Conley to Bulls in three-team deal

The Detroit Pistons have agreed to acquire Kevin Huerter from the Chicago Bulls in a four-player, three-team deal, according to two people with knowledge of the trade. The people tell The Associated Press the Pistons will receive Huerter and Dario Saric from the Bulls. And Chicago will get Mike Conley Jr. from Minnesota and Jaden Ivey from Detroit.
by The Associated Press

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Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the weekend and sets the stage for an intense debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding.
by The Associated Press

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Children’s Minnesota to pause some pediatric gender health services

Children’s Minnesota to pause some pediatric gender health services

Gender-affirming care for transgender youth remains legal in Minnesota, but the hospital says it will pause prescribing puberty-suppressing medications and pubertal hormones to patients under the age of 18.
by Erica Zurek

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What to know about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' show's Savannah Guthrie

What to know about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' show's Savannah Guthrie

Authorities are looking for the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie after they said she was taken from her home in Tucson, Arizona, against her will over the weekend.
by The Associated Press

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