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Twin Cities schools reopen with security measures tied to ICE operations
After closing due to safety concerns last week, several Twin Cities school districts reopened their doors Monday to students with added safety measures amid a surge in immigration enforcement. More student walkouts protesting ICE operations are expected across the region.
Two Minnesota speed skaters qualify for Winter Olympics
Speed skaters Giorgia Birkeland of White Bear Lake and Greta Myers of Lino Lakes earned spots on Team USA with their performance at the Olympic Team Trials that wrapped up Monday in Milwaukee.
Finland stuns two-time defending champ U.S. in OT in World Juniors quarterfinals
Finland stunned the two-time defending champion United States 4-3 in overtime on Friday night in the World Juniors hockey quarterfinals in St. Paul. Last year in the final, the Americans beat the Finns 4-3 in overtime.
Minnesota grocery distributor recalls hundreds of products
A Minnesota grocery distributor has recalled hundreds of products sent to dozens of stores in the state, after unsanitary conditions were found in the company’s facility in Minneapolis.
Minnesota is center of the hockey universe as World Juniors tournament begins
The puck drops Friday on the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Junior Championship, taking place in the Twin Cities. Ten countries have sent teams to Minnesota, including some of the best under-20 men’s hockey players in the world.
Man shot and wounded by St. Paul police officers
A man was shot and wounded by St. Paul police officers on Sunday afternoon, after reportedly pointing a handgun at officers.
Lawsuit alleges ICE is violating rights of people observing immigration operations in Minnesota
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is facing a lawsuit, alleging its agents have violated the rights of Minnesotans who’ve been observing recent immigration operations in the state.