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U.S. sends aircraft carrier to South America in major escalation of military firepower
The deployment and the quickening pace of U.S. strikes, including one Friday, raised new speculation about how far the Trump administration may go in operations it says are targeted at drug trafficking.
 ICE arrests, anti-immigrant sentiment cast pall over Minnesota’s Dia de los Muertos celebrations
As Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Minnesota on Friday to highlight the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, Latinos across the state are moving forward with plans to celebrate their culture and family heritage with Dia de los Muertos celebrations this weekend.
Doctors and clinicians at Allina Health announce Nov. 5 strike
Doctors Council SEIU union members, and Allina Health have been negotiating their first contract for nearly two years. The one-day strike involving 61 clinics could be averted if the parties find resolution during upcoming bargaining sessions.  
Can you beat the Minnesota news nerds?
From a controversial data center in northeastern Minnesota to changes in food support programs, test your knowledge with our latest quiz.
Trump says he's ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads
The abrupt announcement comes after Trump accused Canada of using a "fake" Ronald Reagan ad to sway U.S. courts, raising the stakes in an already tense trade dispute.
How presidents have changed the White House
President Donald Trump is demolishing the East Wing to make room for a ballroom. His administration says he’s continuing a presidential legacy of White House renovations, but this is the biggest in decades.
A few things to consider before committing a museum heist
Art heists may sound glamorous, but stealing priceless cultural artifacts doesn't always pay off like you'd expect. NPR talked with a veteran art thief, a lawyer and an expert on heist economics.