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Minnesota investigators continue probe into north Minneapolis ICE shooting
Federal authorities dropped charges against two Venezuelan men whom they initially claimed assaulted the ICE agent who shot Julio Sosa-Celis. State investigators are collecting evidence and have reviewed video of the incident.
People line up for ice cream treats every March 1 at this Moorhead Dairy Queen. Why? It's tradition
It might still be winter in Minnesota, but spring is in the air for people lined up at the Dairy Queen in Moorhead, Minnesota, for its annual opening. The event is a community tradition, no matter what the weather. 
Republican dispute over proposed North Dakota power line reveals a divided party
In North Dakota, a GOP district meeting that was supposed to select delegates to the Republican state convention was disrupted on Feb. 22, by several party members upset about a planned transmission line.
Tenant advocates say eviction filings remain steady amid ICE surge due to mutual aid
HOME Line is a nonprofit that provides free legal help and advocacy for Minnesota tenants. The organization says the ICE surge has led to the busiest time in their 30 year history, with calls for financial aid up 76 percent.
Indigenous film festival coming to Fargo
The Northern Plains Indigenous Film Festival debuts April 17 at the historic Fargo Theatre in Fargo, N.D. The inaugural event will celebrate Native storytelling and promote creative careers.