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Latest DEED report finds ‘solid’ labor market amid ‘flat’ job growth in December for the state
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says job growth in the state between November and December in the state was largely flat, and the unemployment ticked up slightly to 4.1 percent last month.
Vance calls for more local cooperation for ICE surge, defends agents' tactics
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said more state, local and federal cooperation could “tone down the temperature” during the federal government’s immigration enforcement surge in the Twin Cities. But he also blamed Minnesota officials for the problems and defended the tactics of federal agents.
Petition: Agents say man injured in ICE custody ‘purposely ran headfirst into a brick wall’
ICE officials haven’t commented on the man’s injuries, but DHS attorneys say agents noticed the man had a head injury while he was being processed at Whipple Federal Building near Fort Snelling. The man has been hospitalized for nearly two weeks.
A Minneapolis band shared a song in progress. Fans took it from there.
Indie pop artist anni xo’s new album “Something Profound” explores topics of love, heartbreak, growing up and queer identity. One of their most memorable moments of the album was leaking it all over social media.
ICE detains 5-year-old Minnesota boy; school leader says agents used him as ‘bait’
The Columbia Heights school district says federal agents have detained four children in their district. School officials say agents used 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos as “bait” to try and draw family members from their home before taking him away.
U.S. House votes to repeal ban on mining near Boundary Waters
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to overturn a 20-year ban on mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The vote could pave the way for Twin Metals Minnesota to re-apply for state and federal permits to open a proposed underground copper nickel mine outside Ely. The resolution now heads to the U.S. Senate.
10 Minnesota chefs and restaurants named James Beard Awards semifinalists
The list includes two Minnesotans in the category of outstanding chef and four for best chef in the Midwest. The James Beard Awards are among the restaurant industry’s most prestigious honors.