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Aggressive immigration enforcement makes musicians rethink U.S. tours

Aggressive immigration enforcement makes musicians rethink U.S. tours

In a time of aggressive immigration enforcement, some international musicians are deciding that going through the complicated process of getting a U.S. artist visa may not be worth the financial and safety risks.
by Nastia Voynovskaya

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From a garden in Laos to Fort Snelling State Park, his life has been devoted to nature

From a garden in Laos to Fort Snelling State Park, his life has been devoted to nature

Kao Thao remembers the beauty of nature in Laos before he and his family fled. In Minnesota, he has spent his career teaching fishing, birding and canoeing for the Department of Natural Resources.
by Regina Medina

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Hundreds gather at the Minnesota Capitol for May Day rally, International Workers’ Day

Hundreds gather at the Minnesota Capitol for May Day rally, International Workers’ Day

Sara Nelson is the International President of the Association of Flight Attendants and flew to Minnesota from Washington, D.C. to join the rally. Nelson said the day is important because it marks a significant moment in history when workers stood up for their rights — and a reminder that the fight continues today.
by Sarah Thamer

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Marshall man whose student visa was revoked remains detained

Marshall man whose student visa was revoked remains detained

The hearing was at times heated, due to exchanges between his attorney and the judge. His attorney argued his detainment was illegal and requested that the removal proceedings be terminated. However, Judge Sarah Mazzie said the U.S. Department of State revoked the visa and concluded that she does not have “judicial review” to terminate removal proceedings.
by Hannah Yang

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For 50 years, Hmong immigrants and their children have shaped Minnesota culture

For 50 years, Hmong immigrants and their children have shaped Minnesota culture

In honor of 50 years of Hmong refugee resettlement and immigration to Minnesota, MPR News will feature Hmong Minnesotans in a variety of careers through the month of May as part of our “ChangeMakers” series. This series highlights Minnesotans from diverse and often underrepresented backgrounds who are making an impact. 
by Lisa Ryan, Kyra Miles and MPR News Staff

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Immigration judge ends removal case of student in ICE custody but he remains jailed

Immigration judge ends removal case of student in ICE custody but he remains jailed

An immigration judge has dismissed the removal case against an international graduate student at the University of Minnesota who has been in ICE custody for more than a month. However, it appears he will remain in custody during an appeal. 
by Brandt Williams

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Patisserie owner Marc Heu found a home in Minnesota’s Hmong community

Patisserie owner Marc Heu found a home in Minnesota’s Hmong community

Unlike many Hmong families who sought refuge in the United States after the Vietnam War, Marc Heu’s family located to French Guiana in South America. He says growing up in French Guiana was difficult for him at times. 
by Chandra Colvin

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