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Federal SNAP, Medicaid changes force Minnesota counties to raise property taxes

Federal SNAP, Medicaid changes force Minnesota counties to raise property taxes

The Blue Earth County Board votes next week on a proposed property tax increase that officials say is needed to pay for the rising costs of administering SNAP, Medicaid and other federal programs that federal legislation shifts onto local governments.
by Hannah Yang

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Community sounds alarm after apparent ICE arrest in Rochester

Community sounds alarm after apparent ICE arrest in Rochester

An apparent arrest of a Rochester man has stirred fear in the Somali community as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s recent surge of arrests expands beyond the Twin Cities.
by Molly Castle Work

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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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Minnesota immigrant-rights groups report surge in ICE alerts as federal arrests climb

Minnesota immigrant-rights groups report surge in ICE alerts as federal arrests climb

Minnesota immigrant-rights groups say they’re being inundated with alerts as ICE steps up arrests and enforcement operations, stretching volunteer networks and heightening fear in local communities.
by Sarah Thamer

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Fire causes major damage at mosque and school in Prior Lake

Fire causes major damage at mosque and school in Prior Lake

A mosque in Prior Lake was severely damaged in a fire early Monday morning. As state and federal officials investigate the cause, Twin Cities Muslim leaders are declining to speculate whether the fire was an accident or set intentionally.
by MPR News Staff

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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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Minnesota schools back families as Trump’s anti-immigrant comments stoke new fears

Minnesota schools back families as Trump’s anti-immigrant comments stoke new fears

President Donald Trump’s anti-Somali rhetoric has frightened students, families and staff across the state. Minnesota school leaders say they’re connecting families to legal resources and enforcing policies to keep students safe at school.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Housing or parkland? Duluth debates future of long-closed golf course amid housing crunch

Housing or parkland? Duluth debates future of long-closed golf course amid housing crunch

The Duluth City Council will vote Monday night on whether to transfer the long-closed Lester Park Golf Course to its economic development arm to pave the way for a possible housing development. Critics say the public process leading up to the vote has been flawed.
by Dan Kraker

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