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Hundreds protest the ICE detainment of a U of M graduate student
Protesters gathered at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus after an international graduate student was detained by immigration officials on Thursday. During the rally, it was announced that a student at Minnesota State University, Mankato was also detained.
Trump tariff tumult has ripples for sporting goods, puts costly hockey gear in price-hike crosshair
The sports equipment industry is no exception to the headaches being caused throughout the U.S. commercial ecosystem by the promise of 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports by President Donald Trump.
Catholic Charities tests Wisconsin’s unemployment payment system at Supreme Court
A chapter of Catholic Charities in Wisconsin contends it should be exempted from the state’s unemployment compensation system because it’s a charitable organization with a religious mission.
6 things borrowers should know about federal student loans right now
NPR has spent the past few weeks catching up with student loan experts and asking the Trump administration for clarity on some of borrowers’ biggest questions.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court vote is getting national attention and millions from Musk
The court could face cases on abortion, congressional maps and labor unions. With Tesla suing the state, Elon Musk is backing the conservative candidate who’s received President Trump’s endorsement.
Wisconsin's attorney general asks the state Supreme Court to stop Musk's $1 million payments
Wisconsin’s attorney general has asked the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court to stop billionaire Elon Musk from handing over $1 million checks to two voters. The request comes hours before President Donald Trump’s ally plans the giveaway at an evening rally in Green Bay.Â