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What does it really mean to be brave?
MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about being brave in life’s hardest moments with Bishop Mariann Budde who delivered a sermon that drew national attention shortly after President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. 
Trump administration plans to review refugees admitted under Biden, memo obtained by The AP says
The Trump administration plans to review all refugees admitted during the Biden years, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press. This move could create confusion and fear among nearly 200,000 refugees who entered during that time.
Rights groups slam Trump administration for ending Myanmar deportation protection as civil war rages
Rights groups have criticized the Trump administration's decision to end deportation protections for Myanmar citizens. Minnesota is home to about 22,000 people from Myanmar. Most arrived as refugees in the early and mid-2000s and would be unaffected by the policy change. It's unclear how many people in Minnesota would be affected.
What to know as temporary protected status for Somalis in Minnesota could end
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump called for the immediate end of temporary protected status for Somali people in Minnesota. Here’s a look at what the program is and what’s at stake if Somali people are removed.