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Hennepin County sheriff says department is a 'scapegoat' despite cooperation with ICE
Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt said she has been cooperating with ICE and abiding by state law. Tom Homan has pushed for jails to alert Immigration and Customs Enforcement about inmates who could be deported.
Climate normals downplay just how fast Minnesota is warming
As the climate warms up over time, the 30-year averages for climate variables like temperature and precipitation also increase. These new normals can be misleading of just how fast Minnesota is warming up.
Minneapolis allocates additional $1 million for rental assistance
The City of Minneapolis will allocate $1 million in funds for emergency rental assistance, as families impacted by the ongoing federal immigration operation seek help paying bills.
'We are stubbornly OK': A Somali Minneapolis artist on resilience during ICE surge
Over the last few months, there has been a heightened focus on the Somali community in Minnesota. Ifrah Mansour, a Minneapolis Somali American artist, reflects on the last few months and how her community is staying steadfast.
Morning Announcements for Feb. 5
These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, Feb. 5. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Amid the ICE crackdown: How artists are responding to this moment
How are artists responding to the continued presence of federal immigration enforcement? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a poet, a ceramic artist and a graphic artist about what they’re seeing, feeling and creating in this moment.