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How Minnesota became a hub for Somali immigrants in the U.S.

How Minnesota became a hub for Somali immigrants in the U.S.

Minnesota boasts the largest population of Somalis in the U.S. — a community that’s recently faced attacks from President Trump. Here’s a brief history of how they came to settle there.
by Joe Hernandez

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‘We are here’: In St. Cloud, Somali community pushes back against Trump’s ‘garbage’ comments

‘We are here’: In St. Cloud, Somali community pushes back against Trump’s ‘garbage’ comments

More than 100 people gathered in St. Cloud on Wednesday for an event aimed at showing unity and solidarity. Somali residents and other community members said they felt compelled to speak out against what they call the president’s unfair and divisive rhetoric.
by Kirsti Marohn

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‘New York Times’ sues Pentagon over media restrictions

‘New York Times’ sues Pentagon over media restrictions

The Times accuses Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth of violating its constitutional rights with a press policy that, the paper says, deprives the public of access to critical national security information.
by David Folkenflik

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State economic forecast shows near-term surplus, long-term deficit that is smaller than before

State economic forecast shows near-term surplus, long-term deficit that is smaller than before

State finance officials say lawmakers will have about $2.5 billion at their disposal next year but also have to guard against a $3 billion shortfall years into the future.
by Dana Ferguson and Peter Cox

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Minnesota budget forecast will set the stage for 2026 legislative session

Minnesota budget forecast will set the stage for 2026 legislative session

Economists and leaders from the Department of Minnesota Management and Budget will offer a glimpse into how much money the state is collecting in taxes and fees — and how much it is spending on schools, public safety, health programs and other government services.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minneapolis mayor acts to deter possible federal crackdown as Somali community braces for ICE

Minneapolis mayor acts to deter possible federal crackdown as Somali community braces for ICE

Mayor Jacob Frey signed an executive order that would prohibit the use of city property to stage immigration operations. The action comes as members of the Somali community in the Twin Cities report seeing an increased presence of federal immigration officials.
by Nina Moini, Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Jon Collins, Feven Gerezgiher and Regina Medina

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MyPillow's Mike Lindell files paperwork to run for Minnesota governor

MyPillow's Mike Lindell files paperwork to run for Minnesota governor

Lindell is an ardent loyalist of President Donald Trump who gained attention with his efforts to fight Trump's 2020 presidential defeat. He has been successfully sued in multiple jurisdictions over his claims of election tampering.
by Peter Cox

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Possible federal immigration operation raises questions for Somali immigrants in Minnesota

Possible federal immigration operation raises questions for Somali immigrants in Minnesota

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about news reports that the Trump administration plans to target hundreds of Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the Twin Cities.
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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Tennessee’s special House election sets stage for affordability focused 2026 midterms

Tennessee’s special House election sets stage for affordability focused 2026 midterms

A Democratic overperformance in a Republican-won special congressional election in Tennessee Tuesday sets the stage for a 2026 midterm election where affordability remains a top issue. Republican Matt Van Epps won Tennessee's 7th Congressional District by 9 percentage points over Democratic State Rep. Aftyn Behn after millions of dollars in outside spending drove up turnout and attention on the contest in its final weeks.
by Stephen Fowler

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