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Man who sprayed vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar faces charges

Man who sprayed vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar faces charges

Anthony Kazmierczak, who also went by Andy, had shared a political cartoon criticizing the congresswoman and allegedly said years ago that “someone should kill” her, according to the FBI.
by Jennifer Lu and Christopher Peak

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'George Morrison: Modern Artist' paints the life of late Ojibwe artist for young readers

'George Morrison: Modern Artist' paints the life of late Ojibwe artist for young readers

The new book is part of the Minnesota Humanities Center’s expanding Native American Lives Series, created by Indigenous writers and editors to provide classroom resources about Dakota and Ojibwe people.
by Chandra Colvin

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Trapped inside: A Minnesota refugee family’s life on hold amid ICE arrests

Trapped inside: A Minnesota refugee family’s life on hold amid ICE arrests

A Minnesota refugee family has stopped leaving their home after visits from immigration agents, as a new federal operation begins re-examining refugee cases across the state. A judge has ordered a temporary halt to the arrests of refugees; however, it’s not clear if that will mitigate the fear some families are feeling.
by Sarah Thamer

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Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown

Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown

Democrats and White House struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday as they consider new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.
by The Associated Press

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New videos show Alex Pretti scuffle with federal officers in Minneapolis 11 days before his death

New videos show Alex Pretti scuffle with federal officers in Minneapolis 11 days before his death

Videos show Alex Pretti forcefully taken to the ground by federal immigration agents after kicking out the tail light of their vehicle during a Minneapolis protest 11 days before he was shot and killed by Border Patrol officers.
by The Associated Press

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Omar criticizes Trump's 'hateful rhetoric' after attack; suspect had made pro-Trump posts online

Omar criticizes Trump's 'hateful rhetoric' after attack; suspect had made pro-Trump posts online

The man accused of squirting an unknown substance on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall in Minneapolis has a criminal history and made online posts supportive of President Donald Trump. Minnesota court records show Anthony Kazmierczak was convicted of felony auto theft in 1989 and has multiple arrests for driving under the influence. 
by The Associated Press

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New St. Cloud State president aims to attract, retain more students

New St. Cloud State president aims to attract, retain more students

A few weeks into his new role, Gregory Tomso said he wants the university to be a more vibrant campus that’s more alluring to students and better connected to the larger community and workforce.
by Kirsti Marohn

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