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Trump threatens to strip sanctuary cities of federal funds. Minneapolis mayor responds

Trump threatens to strip sanctuary cities of federal funds. Minneapolis mayor responds

President Donald Trump’s attorney general and Homeland Security secretary are tasked with compiling a list of sanctuary states, cities and jurisdictions for punishment — and Minneapolis could be among them. Mayor Jacob Frey joined Morning Edition to explain his stance as the leader of a sanctuary city and how he’ll respond.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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U of M accused of mishandling plagiarism allegations against influential professor

U of M accused of mishandling plagiarism allegations against influential professor

University of Minnesota officials are facing accusations they mishandled claims of plagiarism against a prominent professor who delivered millions of dollars in grant money to the university.
by Catharine Richert

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ICE deports immigrant mother of an infant and 3 children who are U.S. citizens, lawyers say

ICE deports immigrant mother of an infant and 3 children who are U.S. citizens, lawyers say

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have in recent days deported a Cuban-born mother of a 1-year-old girl, separating them indefinitely. In two other cases, three children ages 2, 4 and 7 who are U.S. citizens along with their Honduran-born mothers were also deported.
by The Associated Press

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Ukrainian workers at landmark Minneapolis restaurant seek answers after Trump halts work permit renewals

Ukrainian workers at landmark Minneapolis restaurant seek answers after Trump halts work permit renewals

Thousands of Ukrainians who’ve settled temporarily in Minnesota fear that they may soon have to return home, even as Russia’s assault on their country continues. The concern is especially high at Kramarczuk’s deli and restaurant in northeast Minneapolis, a cornerstone of the city’s Ukrainian community.
by Matt Sepic

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Wrong turn leads to hundreds of immigrant arrests at the Detroit-Canada border bridge

Wrong turn leads to hundreds of immigrant arrests at the Detroit-Canada border bridge

NPR has for months been receiving tips about detentions at the Ambassador Bridge in Michigan. An inquiry by Representative Rashida Tlaib, a Michigan Democrat, has revealed more that 200 detentions this year at the bridge, including American citizen children.
by Jasmine Garsd

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