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Federal agents use chemical irritant on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown

Federal agents use chemical irritant on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown

Federal agents have used chemical irritant to disperse a crowd in a heavily Somali neighborhood in Minneapolis. This happened Tuesday during a identification checks amid the Trump administration's crackdown on the community. City Council member Jamal Osman is a Somali American who witnessed the confrontation. 
by The Associated Press

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As Waymo testing continues, Minnesota legislators weigh regulations for autonomous vehicles

As Waymo testing continues, Minnesota legislators weigh regulations for autonomous vehicles

More automated vehicles are hitting the road in Minnesota — but for now, they still have drivers behind the wheel due to legal questions. Lawmakers are weighing possible regulations for driverless cars.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Rape suspect allegedly resisted jailers, smeared feces ahead of hearing

Rape suspect allegedly resisted jailers, smeared feces ahead of hearing

A man charged in connection with a string of sexual assaults allegedly smeared feces on the walls of his jail cell while resisting officers’ attempts to transport him across the street for his initial court appearance on Tuesday.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis council committee moves to strengthen separation ordinance

Minneapolis council committee moves to strengthen separation ordinance

A Minneapolis council committee advanced tougher separation ordinance language Tuesday, limiting local enforcement of federal immigration law. A vote of the full Minneapolis City Council is expected Thursday.
by Matt Sepic

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Federal agents arrest citizen observer watching ICE detain neighbors on her north Minneapolis block

Federal agents arrest citizen observer watching ICE detain neighbors on her north Minneapolis block

Susan Tincher, a 55-year-old American citizen, appears to be the first observer arrested by federal immigration enforcement officers since the agency launched an immigration surge in the Twin Cities last Monday. 
by Jon Collins

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Minneapolis council member pushes for more public restrooms downtown

Minneapolis council member pushes for more public restrooms downtown

Katie Cashman, who represents Ward 7, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Tuesday to talk about the pros, cons and concerns of her bathroom proposal for the Nicollet Avenue transit corridor.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Oral histories and lullabies in Sing Again project speak to Somali resilience

Oral histories and lullabies in Sing Again project speak to Somali resilience

Educator and author Marian Hassan captures the oral history and lullabies of Somali culture. Through her “Sing Again” project, she has recorded and documented many songs in their original tongue.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Augsburg University president: ICE ‘illegally’ detained student, didn’t show warrant

Augsburg University president: ICE ‘illegally’ detained student, didn’t show warrant

Augsburg University president Paul Pribbenow said the school will now be locking more buildings so that ICE agents cannot enter without a warrant. Federal officials say university staff “attempted to obstruct the arrest.”
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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A week into immigration operation, Minnesota Somalis remain on edge but vow resilience

A week into immigration operation, Minnesota Somalis remain on edge but vow resilience

An ICE operation focused on Somali immigrants in Minnesota has led to at least 19 arrests in its first week, as federal agents are mum on the exact scope. Somali Minnesotans, most of whom have U.S. citizenship, say it’s creating fear and anxiety in their communities.
by Nicole Ki and Matthew Alvarez

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As ICE reports arrests in Twin Cities immigration operation, critics call crackdown 'un-American'

As ICE reports arrests in Twin Cities immigration operation, critics call crackdown 'un-American'

Members of Minnesota’s Somali community gathered with faith leaders and supporters on Friday, to continue speaking out against a federal immigration operation underway in the Twin Cities.
by MPR News Staff and Regina Medina

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