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St. Paul Police confirm officers used chemical irritants

Just in time for holiday travel, a snow storm impacting much of Minnesota has left several inches of snow in a swath from southwestern Minnesota to the northeast. Federal authorities Wednesday took at least two people into custody in St. Paul during an operation that drew protesters. St. Paul Police confirmed their officers used chemical irritants.
by Phil Picardi

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Snow expected in Minnesota; Immigration news updates

Snow is expected tomorrow and Wednesday across much of the state... with several inches of accumulation possible in northern Minnesota ahead of the holiday weekend. The Twin Cities could get 1 to 3 inches. An immigration judge today ordered the deportation of a Northfield man who was detained by ICE earlier this month. Somali community leaders and Democratic lawmakers rallied at the Capitol today to oppose a proposal to end temporary protected status -- or TPS -- for Somali people in Minnesota.
by Emily Reese

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Minnesota’s Somali community is rejecting a call from Trump to end temporary protected status

Minnesota’s Somali community is rejecting a call from President Donald Trump to end temporary protected status for people from Somalia living in the state.
by Jacob Aloi

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Biggest Give to the Max Day; Waymo starts testing

Donors gave more than $37.8 million to Minnesota nonprofits and schools on Give to the Max Day yesterday. That's according to an update from Give M-N, the nonprofit behind the event. It's a record amount for the annual giving day, which started back in 2009. And Waymo announced yesterday that it will start testing its autonomous taxis in Minneapolis, though the service won't be available to the public just yet.
by Emily Reese

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2 days after a federal operation in St. Paul, ICE confirms 14 arrests

Two days after a federal operation in St. Paul, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is confirming more than a dozen arrests. ICE officers executed a federal search warrant that resulted in the arrests of 14 people on alleged immigration violations.
by Phil Picardi

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Minnesota baby in hospital due to nationwide baby formula botulism outbreak

A 3-month-old baby is in the hospital in Minnesota after consuming formula linked to a nationwide botulism outbreak. The family filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the company that makes ByHeart formula. A Capitol event Thursday marked Transgender Day of Remembrance.
by Kelly Bleyer

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Minnesota business news: Target faces challenging holiday outlook; Insurer UCare to shut down

Target says it’s facing a challenging outlook for the holiday shopping season. But the Minneapolis-based retailer also outlined more steps today to try to reverse its recent struggles. One of Minnesota's largest health insurers, UCare, is shutting down at the start of next year. Another nonprofit insurer will be taking over its members.
by Emily Reese

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