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Trump pledge to ‘immediately’ end protections for Minnesota Somalis sparks fear and legal questions
President Donald Trump has pledged to end temporary legal protections for Somalis in Minnesota, sparking fear in the state's immigrant community. Experts and state leaders have criticized the move as legally questionable and divisive.
The man who died during an exchange of gunfire with a Cass County sheriff’s deputy has been identified as James Weyaus of Onigum. Weyaus was the foster son of Leech Lake Tribal Chairman Faron Jackson Sr., who is leading services for his deceased son.
Marcy Park has a new name: Dinky Park
The association received over 100 submissions for new names and said the renaming process led to increased engagement in the neighborhood.