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Dozens of immigrants detained by ICE going to court to request release 

Dozens of immigrants detained by ICE going to court to request release 

ICE has released the names of a fraction of the more than 670 it has reported to have arrested during the immigration enforcement sweep that began Dec. 1. An MPR News analysis of federal court records provides a clue as to the fate of some of the detainees in an immigration system that is increasingly opaque. 
by Jon Collins

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A journey of ceremony and prayer honors Dakota women who witnessed 1862 executions

A journey of ceremony and prayer honors Dakota women who witnessed 1862 executions

Dakota Omani, a journey from Morton to Mankato, honors the Dakota women who witnessed the 1862 Dakota 38 hangings. This year, the names of the 17 Dakota women were read aloud alongside the men’s names at Land of Memories Park.
by Chandra Colvin

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Planes, trains and automobiles: A snapshot of 2025 holiday travel in Minnesota

Planes, trains and automobiles: A snapshot of 2025 holiday travel in Minnesota

It’s been a busy week for thousands of people traveling for the Christmas holiday. Our reporters talked to people journeying near and far — using all means of travel to reach their destinations.
by Cari Spencer, Erica Zurek, Anna Haecherl, Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Lisa Ryan

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What is ‘wassailing?‘ What makes a Christmas carol a ‘carol?’ Some Christmas terms defined

What is ‘wassailing?‘ What makes a Christmas carol a ‘carol?’ Some Christmas terms defined

What exactly is wassailing — and why does it keep showing up in Christmas songs? From medieval drinking bowls to danceable melodies, here’s what separates a carol from a hymn and why traditions like “The Gloucestershire Wassail” still endure.
by Jacob Aloi

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