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International students studying in U.S. continue to be targeted. Anti-Trump protests expected this weekend

The Trump Administration is continuing to target international students attending college in Minnesota and the U.S. The University of Minnesota says it's now aware of three students across its system who've had their visas canceled. And protesters are mobilizing across the U.S. for an anti-Trump protest this weekend.
by Phil Picardi

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State officials concerned about federal funding. Emmer says Republicans off to great start in Washington

State officials are voicing concern about delays in federal funding for energy assistance. And Minnesota 6th District Republican Representative Tom Emmer told constituents Wednesday night that Republicans are off to a great start in Washington with their control of Congress and the White House.
by Emily Reese

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Northern Minnesota digs out from April storm that left up to a foot of snow

Many in northern Minnesota are digging out from Wednesday’s storm that left up to a foot of snow in some places. And a man who helped deliver a bag of cash to the home of a juror in the first Feeding Our Future trial has pleaded guilty to jury bribery.
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Judge orders ICE to say why they're detaining U business student

A federal judge Tuesday ordered immigration officials to say why they're detaining a University of Minnesota graduate student. And Minnesota's municipal liquor stores reported a 15 percent boost in net profits in 2023 driven in part by the sale of THC-infused products.
by Emily Reese

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Democratic-backed Supreme Court candidate defeats judge endorsed by Trump, Musk in Wisconsin

Judge Susan Crawford has won a State Supreme Court seat in Wisconsin which means liberal-leaning judges will continue to hold sway on the panel. And the Minnesota Senate has passed a resolution condemning President Donald Trump for pardons related to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. 
by Phil Picardi

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Student sues after ICE arrest. Wintery mess moving across Minnesota

Snow is falling across much of Minnesota and will continue overnight Tuesday and Wednesday, as April arrives with a blast of winter weather for the region. And a student at the University of Minnesota arrested and detained by immigration officials has filed a lawsuit in federal court.
by Emily Reese

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Federal immigration authorities arrest 2nd Minnesota college student

Federal immigration authorities have arrested a second Minnesota college student — this time at MSU Mankato — and Gov. Tim Walz says he has yet to receive “adequate” information from the Department of Homeland Security about the University of Minnesota student who was detained by ICE last week.
by Phil Picardi

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ICE detains MSU, Mankato student. Wisconsin voters to decide on open Supreme Court seat

A Minnesota State University, Mankato student was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at an off-campus residence on Friday. Minneapolis police are investigating after a man was shot while driving on Interstate 94 this morning. And Wisconsin voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide their next state Supreme Court justice and the political balance of the court.
by Elena See

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U.S. Bank executive believed dead after plane crash. Students rally outside U of M after grad student detained by ICE

A U.S. Bank executive is believed to have been killed in the plane crash that engulfed a Brooklyn Park home in flames on Saturday. And students are rallying at the University of Minnesota on Monday, four days after immigration officers arrested an international graduate student.
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Minnesota DFL to elect new chairperson; former Hennepin County Board candidate announces U.S. Senate run

The Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor Party will elect a new chairperson tomorrow, and businesswoman and former Hennepin County Board candidate Marisa Simonetti announced today that she is running for U.S. Senate.
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