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Rep. Morrison compares El Paso ICE detention facility to livestock building

Rep. Morrison compares El Paso ICE detention facility to livestock building

Minnesota’s Democratic U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to describe the conditions she saw during an unannounced oversight visit to the Camp East Montana immigration detention facility in El Paso, Texas.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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ICE surge in Willmar created unexpected bonds between neighbors

ICE surge in Willmar created unexpected bonds between neighbors

Willmar stands out for its large immigrant population. When ICE agents showed up in town, many longtime residents stepped up to help their immigrant neighbors, possibly creating lasting connections.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Elvera 'Peps' Neuman is a Minnesota basketball icon. You may know her as the ‘blanket lady’

Elvera 'Peps' Neuman is a Minnesota basketball icon. You may know her as the ‘blanket lady’

The Minnesota Gophers face off against UCLA Friday in the Sweet 16 matchup. You can bet one of the Gophers biggest fans will be there in the Sacramento stands: the Blanket Lady.
by Anika Besst

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New video game engages Ojibwe language learners beyond the classroom

New video game engages Ojibwe language learners beyond the classroom

Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining, a new Ojibwe‑language point‑and‑click adventure game, engages learners of all ages through story, culture and informal language use. Developed by Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia and partners, the game offers a unique experience that language learners can access outside the classroom.
by Chandra Colvin

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‘It's time to speak up’: Minnesota senators change rule to allow children on the floor

‘It's time to speak up’: Minnesota senators change rule to allow children on the floor

The Minnesota Senate is known for its strict rules, and one of them was up for debate on Wednesday. The chamber approved a new resolution to allow children on the floor on a 41-25 vote that didn’t break neatly along any party lines.
by Sam Stroozas, Clay Masters and Matthew Alvarez

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Eighth Circuit says some immigrants arrested in U.S. can be detained without bond hearings

Eighth Circuit says some immigrants arrested in U.S. can be detained without bond hearings

In a decision Wednesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit sided with the Trump Administration’s position that some immigrants arrested inside the U.S. may be held without a bond hearing.
by Sarah Thamer and Matt Sepic

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Minn. Court of Appeals weighs challenge to megabills at the Capitol with gun law at stake

Minn. Court of Appeals weighs challenge to megabills at the Capitol with gun law at stake

The Minnesota Court of Appeals will rule by summer on a gun case that has a bearing on how large bills get assembled at the Capitol. The Gun Owners Caucus sued the state over a bill that sought to ban binary triggers, arguing the law violated the state’s single subject requirement.
by Dana Ferguson

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