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Immigration

Beyond the Border: The immigration crisis, up close

Immigration is a hot topic this election year. But the issue isn’t just political. It’s personal. MPR News host Angela Davis co-hosted a North Star Journey Live conversation with experts who gave us an intimate look at how the border crisis is impacting Minnesota’s immigrant families.
by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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Without total DFL support, the North Star Act is going south

Without total DFL support, the North Star Act is going south

DFL lawmakers are calling to make Minnesota a sanctuary state for immigrants, but support is lacking from both sides of the aisle. Hear from DFL State Senator Grant Hauschild on why he’s not supporting the bill.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Negotiators release $118 billion border bill as GOP leaders call it dead in the House

Negotiators release $118 billion border bill as GOP leaders call it dead in the House

Senate negotiators have reached an agreement on a $118 billion bipartisan bill to address the U.S. border with Mexico. The Senate is expected to hold an initial procedural vote on the bill this week.
by Deirdre Walsh and Claudia Grisales

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Reflecting on one year of the Welcome Corps and the future of refugee resettlement

One year ago today, President Joe Biden initiated a new sponsorship program called Welcome Corps that allows everyday people to sponsor individuals seeking refuge in the U.S. We talk to two Minnesotans involved in the program.
by Tom Crann and Matthew Alvarez

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St. Cloud mental health center aims to be a bridge to healing

St. Cloud mental health center aims to be a bridge to healing

Ali Aden and Lul Nur moved from the Twin Cities more than a year ago to provide culturally specific mental health services for the East African community, which St. Cloud lacked. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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