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Appeals court restricts immigration detention for Nobles County inmates

The Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld a lower court order that temporarily halts Nobles County Sheriff’s Office’s detention of individuals suspected of federal immigration violations for longer than their state cases require.
by Riham Feshir

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Minnesota students striking for climate change share hopes, fears for future

Minnesota students striking for climate change share hopes, fears for future

Walkouts and protests are taking place in cities across the state as part of a global youth movement to urge climate action. We asked students from throughout the region why they’re participating.
by Dan Gunderson, Elizabeth Dunbar and Christine T. Nguyen

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Better than a Google search, 211 helps thousands of Minnesotans in need

Better than a Google search, 211 helps thousands of Minnesotans in need

In an age where people are more likely to go to the internet to find such information on their own, United Way’s 211 still helps tens of thousands of people annually due to the quality of information it can provide.
by Cody Nelson

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With abortion restrictions on the rise, some women induce their own

With abortion restrictions on the rise, some women induce their own

Activists are spreading information about self-induced abortion online and in person. The World Health Organization says a single drug, misoprostol, can be used to safely induce abortion.
by Sarah McCammon

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Colt suspends production of AR-15 for civilian market

Colt suspends production of AR-15 for civilian market

Gun-maker Colt is suspending its production of rifles for the civilian market including the popular AR-15, the company said Thursday in a shift it attributed to changes in consumer demand and a market already saturated with similar weapons.
by The Associated Press

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Addiction struggles tougher for Muslims, some try to break the stigma

Addiction struggles tougher for Muslims, some try to break the stigma

MPR News’ senior reporter Riham Feshir reported this week on what it’s like to struggle with drug or alcohol addiction when you are Muslim. She looked at efforts within Minnesota’s Muslim community to break the silence around addiction and to offer culturally competent care. Feshir spoke with Angela Davis about her reporting.
by Julie Siple and Angela Davis

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'We're targeted': Duluth confronts issue of missing Native women as state task force meets

'We're targeted': Duluth confronts issue of missing Native women as state task force meets

Law enforcement and city officials in Duluth have been gripped by the issue of missing and murdered Native women for decades. A new task force will try to tackle the issue statewide.
by Briana Bierschbach

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