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Appleton residents voice concerns about new ICE facility

Appleton residents voice concerns about new ICE facility

State Rep. Paul Anderson co-hosted a town hall forum on the Appleton Detention Facility — formerly known as the Prairie Correctional Facility — which will begin housing people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers later this year.
by MPR News Staff

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As USS Lincoln heads home, mental health experts tally the stressors of life at sea

As USS Lincoln heads home, mental health experts tally the stressors of life at sea

The USS Abraham Lincoln is now on its way home after spending nine months at sea. Experts weigh in on the mental-health challenges of prolonged confinement and isolation aboard an aircraft carrier.
by Katia Riddle

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Rep. Cedrick Frazier leans on 'wide variety of experience' in Henn. County Attorney race

Rep. Cedrick Frazier leans on 'wide variety of experience' in Henn. County Attorney race

State Rep. Cedrick Frazier is set to face former federal prosecutor and Acting U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Anders Folk in November. Minnesota Now host Nina Moini spoke with Frazier about his priorities and vision for the office.
by Nina Moini, Ellen Finn and Ngoc Bui

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Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says

Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says

Federal agents have seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California.
by The Associated Press

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Anders Folk looks to bring federal prosecution experience to Hennepin Co. Attorney's office

Anders Folk looks to bring federal prosecution experience to Hennepin Co. Attorney's office

Minnesota Now host Nina Moini spoke with both candidates for Hennepin County Attorney. Anders Folk is a former federal prosecutor and Acting U.S. Attorney for Minnesota who will be facing State Rep. Cedrick Frazier in November.
by Nina Moini, Ellen Finn and Ngoc Bui

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Trump says U.S. and Canada reached deal to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports

Trump says U.S. and Canada reached deal to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports

President Trump said he was delaying the 50 percent U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports after the two countries reached a last-minute deal less than two hours before the sanctions were to go into effect.
by The Associated Press

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