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New St. Cloud State president aims to attract, retain more students

New St. Cloud State president aims to attract, retain more students

A few weeks into his new role, Gregory Tomso said he wants the university to be a more vibrant campus that’s more alluring to students and better connected to the larger community and workforce.
by Kirsti Marohn

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FBI now investigating after Rep. Omar sprayed with nontoxic fluid during town hall; man arrested

FBI now investigating after Rep. Omar sprayed with nontoxic fluid during town hall; man arrested

A man sprayed an unknown substance on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar before being tackled during a town hall gathering Tuesday night in Minneapolis. Initial reports indicate it was nontoxic. Minneapolis police are now referring all questions around the attack to the FBI.
by The Associated Press and Annie Russell

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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks to MPR News about federal immigration actions, potential campaign for governor

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks to MPR News about federal immigration actions, potential campaign for governor

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the senior Democrat for Minnesota, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Wednesday to talk about immigration, DHS and her potential run for governor.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces rising calls for her firing or impeachment

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces rising calls for her firing or impeachment

A groundswell of voices have come to the same conclusion: Kristi Noem must go. Democratic Party leaders, top advocacy organizations and even some of the most centrist lawmakers in Congress are calling for the Homeland Security secretary to step aside after the shooting deaths in Minneapolis of two people who protested deportation policy.
by The Associated Press

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FBI investigating after Rep. Omar sprayed with nontoxic fluid during town hall; man arrested

FBI investigating after Rep. Omar sprayed with nontoxic fluid during town hall; man arrested

A man sprayed an unknown substance on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar before being tackled during a town hall gathering Tuesday night in Minneapolis. Initial reports indicate it was nontoxic. Minneapolis police are now referring all questions around the attack to the FBI.
by The Associated Press and Annie Russell

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Experts say the divide between Minnesota and federal authorities is unprecedented

Experts say the divide between Minnesota and federal authorities is unprecedented

A new Minnesota website lays out evidence to counter what state officials have called federal misinformation after immigration officials fatally shot two residents during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
by The Associated Press

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