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Republican state senator to Trump: Somalis are ‘woven into Minnesota’s fabric’

Republican state senator to Trump: Somalis are ‘woven into Minnesota’s fabric’

State Sen. Jim Abeler, R-Anoka, wrote a letter inviting President Donald Trump to join him in meeting with the Somali community, to understand how Somalis are “woven into Minnesota’s fabric.” 
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments in birthright citizenship challenge

Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments in birthright citizenship challenge

The Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether to uphold the longstanding principle that grants citizenship to the children of non-citizens born in the U.S., following a legal challenge by the Trump administration.
by Martin Kaste

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Melania Trump wishes strength and toys from Santa during visit with hospitalized children

Melania Trump wishes strength and toys from Santa during visit with hospitalized children

Melania Trump has continued a decades-old first lady tradition of visiting with hospitalized children for the holidays. The first lady on Friday was escorted into the festively decorated atrium of Children's National hospital in Washington by two patients.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesotans rally, mobilize in solidarity with Somali Americans after Trump’s xenophobic rant

Minnesotans rally, mobilize in solidarity with Somali Americans after Trump’s xenophobic rant

The Muslim Coalition of ISAIAH will host a community gathering and potluck in northwest Rochester on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 3 to 4 p.m. at 125 LIVE River Rooms on Elton Hill Drive, celebrating and honoring Somali culture and contributions.
by Hannah Yang

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West Virginians question National Guard deployments after attack on 2 of their own

West Virginians question National Guard deployments after attack on 2 of their own

Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., while Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was seriously wounded. Trump says the deployments are necessary to fight crime, but others disagree.
by Scott Neuman

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Ice sailing kicks off in Minnesota on Lake Minnewaska

Ice sailing kicks off in Minnesota on Lake Minnewaska

Ice sailing's Great Western Challenge is being held this weekend on Lake Minnewaska. It offers sailors a chance to fine tune their vessels before the start of competitive racing next weekend.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Mona’s Eyes’ by Thomas Schlesser

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Mona’s Eyes’ by Thomas Schlesser

Kelly Evert of Village Books and Paper Dreams in Washington recommends “Mona’s Eyes” by Thomas Schlesser.
by Emily Bright

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