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In a split vote, one Minnesota county says ‘yes’ to more refugees

In a split vote, one Minnesota county says ‘yes’ to more refugees

After Trump signed an executive order requiring local and state governments to give consent to refugee resettlement efforts, officials in Kandiyohi County on Tuesday brought the matter to a vote. It was the first community in the state to sign off on such a resolution.
by Riham Feshir

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Wealthy donor promises college tuition to help spur growth in Kansas hometown

Wealthy donor promises college tuition to help spur growth in Kansas hometown

A retired businessman hoping to save his shrinking hometown launched a "Promise" program to pay college tuition for its students, but his plan might simply shift people around among dwindling towns.
by Celia Llopis-Jepsen

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Cases up sharply in Bloomington immigration court

Cases up sharply in Bloomington immigration court

Data shows a 70 percent jump in pending cases at the federal immigration court in Bloomington, mirroring a trend nationwide.
by Riham Feshir

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Commentary: Moving to Mexico for love sounded awesome. Then my African uncle called.

Commentary: Moving to Mexico for love sounded awesome. Then my African uncle called.

Patriarchy remains a powerful force in the lives of African families in America, as longtime Minnesotan Jeffrey Bissoy discovered recently when he decided to leave his job and follow his heart — and then Uncle Claude asked: “In what world do you think this is OK?”
by Jeffrey Bissoy

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