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Minneapolis mayor acts to deter possible federal crackdown as Somali community braces for ICE

Minneapolis mayor acts to deter possible federal crackdown as Somali community braces for ICE

Mayor Jacob Frey signed an executive order that would prohibit the use of city property to stage immigration operations. The action comes as members of the Somali community in the Twin Cities report seeing an increased presence of federal immigration officials.
by Nina Moini, Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Jon Collins, Feven Gerezgiher and Regina Medina

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One week after federal operation and arrest, St. Paul family tells council member they haven't seen search warrant

One week after federal operation and arrest, St. Paul family tells council member they haven't seen search warrant

On Monday evening, St. Paul City Council Vice President Hwa Jeong Kim spoke with the family of one of the men who was arrested by federal agents. She said the family has not seen an arrest warrant justifying the agents’ forced entry into the home.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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¿Qué derechos básicos tienen las personas si el ICE las detiene? Abogado explica

¿Qué derechos básicos tienen las personas si el ICE las detiene? Abogado explica

Una universitaria turca que vivía y estudiaba legalmente en los Estados Unidos fue arrestada por agentes federales de inmigración. Un abogado explica a NPR algunos de los derechos básicos que tienen las personas en tal situación.
by A Martínez and Obed Manuel

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What basic rights do people have if ICE stops them? A lawyer explains

What basic rights do people have if ICE stops them? A lawyer explains

A Turkish student living and studying lawfully in the U.S. was arrested by federal immigration officers. A lawyer explains to NPR some of the basic rights people have in such a situation.
by Obed Manuel and A Martínez

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Twin Cities leaders rally behind Somalis amid reports feds may target community

Twin Cities leaders rally behind Somalis amid reports feds may target community

City leaders from Minneapolis and St. Paul stood firmly with the Twin Cities Somali community Tuesday following reports that the Trump administration plans to primarily target hundreds of Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the Twin Cities.
by Peter Cox and MPR News Staff

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Central Minnesota priest accused of sexually abusing, stalking, threatening woman

Central Minnesota priest accused of sexually abusing, stalking, threatening woman

St. Cloud diocese leaders were told of concerns raised about Joseph Herzing three years ago. After completing treatment, Herzing was allowed to return to active ministry, where he continued to serve until criminal charges were filed last week.
by Kirsti Marohn

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New child care house aims to solve vexing small town child care shortage

New child care house aims to solve vexing small town child care shortage

The southern Minnesota city of Mapleton may have found a unique solution to the difficult problem of finding quality, affordable child care in rural areas by building a "child care house."
by Hannah Yang

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Trump vows to 'permanently pause' migration from poor nations in social media screed

Trump vows to 'permanently pause' migration from poor nations in social media screed

President Donald Trump says he wants to “permanently pause migration” from poorer nations and is promising to seek to expel millions of immigrants from the United States by revoking their legal status. 
by The Associated Press

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St. Cloud school district program offers free food to families facing insecurity, changes to benefits

St. Cloud school district program offers free food to families facing insecurity, changes to benefits

About 70 percent of the school district’s students are living with food insecurity, meaning they can't afford or don't have access to enough nutritious food. The Feeding 742 Kids Initiative aims to help by providing pre-packaged food boxes to all families in the district.
by Kirsti Marohn

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