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Unpacking the Trump administration’s growing tensions with Cuba

The Trump administration is increasing pressure on Cuba, cutting off vital oil supplies and straining its economy, while rolling blackouts leave millions of people without power. MPR News host Catharine Richert talks with foreign policy analyst Peter Kornbluh about the latest developments and what they mean for the future of U.S.-Cuba relations.
by Catharine Richert and Gabrielle Zuckerman

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Trump delivers farmers another financial blow with Iran war

Trump delivers farmers another financial blow with Iran war

Some of President Donald Trump's policies, the latest being the war in Iran, are testing his support among farmers who are being burdened with higher costs.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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St. Cloud City Council nixes resolution affirming broad support of law enforcement

St. Cloud City Council nixes resolution affirming broad support of law enforcement

Several council members questioned the intent and timing of the resolution. St. Cloud saw a large U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence in recent months, and some residents have spoken out about being targeted and detained by ICE.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Defendants in church protest suspect others may also be wrongfully charged

Defendants in church protest suspect others may also be wrongfully charged

After a case of mistaken identity led prosecutors to drop charges against one woman, defense attorneys are demanding the government immediately turn over evidence they suspect could clear others.
by Jon Collins

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Tens of thousands expected for No Kings national flagship rally in St. Paul

Tens of thousands expected for No Kings national flagship rally in St. Paul

The St. Paul event — featuring local officials and activists alongside nationally known figures such as Jane Fonda, Joan Baez, Bruce Springsteen and Sen. Bernie Sanders — is slated to be a flagship event on a day of thousands of gatherings across the country protesting Trump administration policies.
by Nicole Ki and MPR News Staff

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Minn. House votes to repeal César Chavez Day following rape allegations

Minn. House votes to repeal César Chavez Day following rape allegations

Following allegations that the late labor leader sexually abused women and girls, state lawmakers said they would work quickly to repeal a Minnesota law honoring César Chavez.
by Dana Ferguson

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