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Rochester to hold protest condemning rising ICE activity

Rochester to hold protest condemning rising ICE activity

Protesters are planning to gather outside the Olmsted County Government Center in downtown Rochester at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, to voice opposition to the increased federal immigration enforcement actions that are taking place in Rochester and all across the state.
by Molly Castle Work

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Walz unveils $907M infrastructure plan ahead of legislative session

Walz unveils $907M infrastructure plan ahead of legislative session

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz unveiled a $907 million infrastructure plan Thursday, setting his priorities for a bonding bill ahead of the legislative session that starts next month.
by MPR News Staff

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State senator speaks after second Minneapolis federal agent shooting

State senator speaks after second Minneapolis federal agent shooting

DFL state Sen. Bobby Joe Champion was on the scene Wednesday and livestreamed it. He joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Thursday to share more about what he witnessed and his efforts to keep the peace.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Charges filed in death of infant at day care center in Savage

Charges filed in death of infant at day care center in Savage

Savage police said the suspect had been employed at Rocking Horse Ranch day care for only a few weeks when she allegedly suffocated 11-month-old Harvey Muklebust, and tried to suffocate another infant.
by MPR News Staff

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A tough shipping season ends with Duluth’s Twin Ports facing stiff economic headwinds

A tough shipping season ends with Duluth’s Twin Ports facing stiff economic headwinds

Shipments of iron ore plummeted in the Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior this year, and closures were announced of key grain and coal terminals as port officials work to find new cargoes. 
by Dan Kraker

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Mille Lacs Band leadership discusses tribal affairs, ICE concerns at annual event

Mille Lacs Band leadership discusses tribal affairs, ICE concerns at annual event

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe held its 42nd annual State of the Band address on Tuesday in Onamia. Virgil Wind, chief executive of the band, shares education gains, constitutional plans, and concerns over ICE operations.
by Chandra Colvin

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Minnesota sober house for veterans with PTSD is turning lives around

Minnesota sober house for veterans with PTSD is turning lives around

Bravo Zulu House, which is specifically for veterans with post-traumatic stress and substance use disorders in the country, opened last spring in rural Winnebago in southern Minnesota. Hunter Priest is a combat veteran who now lives in Bravo Zulu.
by Hannah Yang

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