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ICE will release body camera video only when seen in the agency’s ‘best interests,’ policy says
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to equip officers with body cameras in the next two months but the public should not expect to quickly see footage of every critical incident.
Community split on ICE detention center opening in Appleton, but many just want the area revitalized
News that the privately-owned prison will reopen as an ICE detention center has sown division among some in Appleton and its surrounding communities. However, many in the region located about three hours west of the Twin Cities care less about the politics of immigration policy and just want to see their community revitalized.
Trump again tries to restrict birthright citizenship after Supreme Court ruling
President Donald Trump says he is once again trying to limit birthright citizenship in the U.S. He signed two executive actions on immigration. One action aims to limit the number of people eligible for U.S. citizenship by birthright.
Senate Homeland Security committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer their questions about the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Minnesota law unscrambles egg policy for food banks; allows donations after 'sell by' date
Grocery stores and other food retailers in Minnesota can now donate eggs that are past their “sell by” or “best by” date to food banks. A new state law that took effect August 1, no longer makes it illegal to donate such eggs, even though they are still good and safe to eat long after that quality assurance date stamped on the carton.
U.S. Senate candidates spar over immigration, tariffs at Farmfest
Four U.S. Senate candidates battled with each other and at times, the crowd, during a Farmfest forum on Wednesday. With the primary less than a week away, two Democrats and two Republicans made their final pitches in farm country for support.
Minnesota DHS rolls out eligibility tool ahead of federal Medicaid work requirement changes
Individuals enrolled in Medical Assistance can check if they meet the federal work reporting requirements set for 2027, as well as review a list of exemptions by using the new renewal lookup tool provided by DHS.