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Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
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Minnesota Now with Nina Moini is journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s reporting that puts people first with live, down-to-earth, unscripted interviews that aim to inform and entertain. Tune in to Minnesota Now weekdays at noon on the radio or the live audio stream at mprnews.org.

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St. Paul Mayor Her addresses challenges in city in week 7 of immigration enforcement

St. Paul Mayor Her addresses challenges in city in week 7 of immigration enforcement

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her said there is fear throughout the city that has a ripple effect on home, school and businesses. Her said around 25 percent of students at St. Paul Public Schools are currently virtual.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Federal courts consider several cases involving immigration operations in Minnesota

Federal courts consider several cases involving immigration operations in Minnesota

A Minneapolis federal judge commands the head of ICE to appear in court to argue why he shouldn’t be held in contempt. Plus, temporary restraining orders are being considered in two separate federal cases about the ongoing immigration operation in Minnesota.
by Nina Moini, Matt Sepic, Peter Cox, Jon Collins and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Inside the group that helps ICE detainees released from Whipple find warmth, phones and rides

Inside the group that helps ICE detainees released from Whipple find warmth, phones and rides

The members of the new organization, Haven Watch, spend their days outside of the federal Whipple building, waiting to meet people released from detention to help them stay warm, contact their loves ones, get food and find a ride home.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Judge hears arguments to halt immigration enforcement activity in Minnesota

Judge hears arguments to halt immigration enforcement activity in Minnesota

Arguments are being made to a federal judge asking for a blanket stop to the immigration operation in a lawsuit brought by the state, and Minneapolis and St. Paul, against the federal government.
by Nina Moini, Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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‘This must end’: Republican state representative calls for end of Minnesota ICE surge

‘This must end’: Republican state representative calls for end of Minnesota ICE surge

Amidst the heightened presence of federal agents in Minnesota, a Republican representative said in a statement that the operation has done more harm than good.
by Nina Moini, Ellen Finn and Alanna Elder

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Struggling Lake Street businesses prepare for statewide economic blackout

Struggling Lake Street businesses prepare for statewide economic blackout

The Lake Street Council’s director of operations outlined the challenges some businesses are facing ahead of what’s being called a “general strike” scheduled for Friday.
by Nina Moini, Alanna Elder and Ellen Finn

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Central Minnesota nonprofit leader working to get her brother released from detention

Central Minnesota nonprofit leader working to get her brother released from detention

The brother of an immigrant advocate in central Minnesota was arrested by ICE and sent to a detention center in El Paso, Texas. He has no criminal record besides minor traffic violations.
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