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Trapped inside: A Minnesota refugee family’s life on hold amid ICE arrests

Trapped inside: A Minnesota refugee family’s life on hold amid ICE arrests

A Minnesota refugee family has stopped leaving their home after visits from immigration agents, as a new federal operation begins re-examining refugee cases across the state. A judge has ordered a temporary halt to the arrests of refugees; however, it’s not clear if that will mitigate the fear some families are feeling.
by Sarah Thamer

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Homan says he'll reduce federal force in Minnesota if local officials cooperate

White House “border czar” Tom Homan said Thursday he was looking to lower the federal agent count in Minnesota, currently around 3,000, but gave no formal timeline, saying he wanted more cooperation from state and local officials, including more access to county jails.
by MPR News Staff and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Ramsey County will investigate allegations of criminal conduct by federal agents

Ramsey County will investigate allegations of criminal conduct by federal agents

In an interview with MPR News, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi said the Sheriff’s Office has one active investigation into federal agent conduct and two preliminary investigations.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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‘ICE conveyor belt’ illegally detaining, moving Minnesota children to Texas faster than courts can respond

‘ICE conveyor belt’ illegally detaining, moving Minnesota children to Texas faster than courts can respond

ICE is pulling Minnesota immigrant families with legal status out of their driveways, homes and school commutes and sending them to Texas within hours — in at least two cases against a judge’s order. Lawyers say the practice allows ICE to evade the law.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Hennepin Co. Attorney Moriarty says state will have sufficient evidence to make charging decision

Hennepin Co. Attorney Moriarty says state will have sufficient evidence to make charging decision

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says her office has received “substantial” information from the public related to the killings of Renee Macklin Good and Alex Pretti.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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Walz says Trump pledged to ‘do things differently’ on ICE surge

Walz says Trump pledged to ‘do things differently’ on ICE surge

“Whether it was morality or bad optics and poll numbers, whatever has happened here there’s a definite change of tone” since Saturday’s killing of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis, Gov. Tim Walz told MPR News host Clay Masters Monday afternoon.
by MPR News Staff

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These businesses opened for free food, resources during Minnesota's economic blackout

These businesses opened for free food, resources during Minnesota's economic blackout

Hundreds of Minnesota businesses shut their doors Friday in observation of a general strike. But a few made the choice to close their doors to customers but provide free coffee, food and resources for protesters.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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How a program trains residents to take action on climate

How a program trains residents to take action on climate

Community Climate Leaders program overseer Christy Marsden explains how the community members can learn about climate change.
by Paul Huttner

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U.S. House votes to repeal ban on mining near Boundary Waters

U.S. House votes to repeal ban on mining near Boundary Waters

The U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to overturn a 20-year ban on mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The vote could pave the way for Twin Metals Minnesota to re-apply for state and federal permits to open a proposed underground copper nickel mine outside Ely. The resolution now heads to the U.S. Senate.
by Kirsti Marohn, Clay Masters and Matthew Alvarez

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