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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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Minnesota's population bounces back: 5 takeaways from latest census estimates

Minnesota's population bounces back: 5 takeaways from latest census estimates

Minnesota is one of 11 states that gained population in 2023 after a decline in 2022. According to the latest figures, the state’s population is now nearly 5,738,000, growing by almost 24,000 from 2022 to 2023.
by Craig Helmstetter

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Despite legalization, cannabis can still have legal impact for immigrants who aren’t U.S. citizens

Despite legalization, cannabis can still have legal impact for immigrants who aren’t U.S. citizens

On Aug. 1, Minnesota became the 23rd state in the country to legalize cannabis for recreational use. But cannabis continues to be a Schedule 1 drug under federal law, which could have consequences for non U.S. citizens. 
by Sarah Thamer

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Migrants are showing up at the U.S. Southern border in historic numbers. Here's why

The migrant surge at the Southern border hit a record of over 2.4 million. Republicans say it's a failure of Biden's policies. The U.N. says, globally, there's never been so many displaced people.
by Jasmine Garsd

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Sahan Journal founder, CEO Mukhtar Ibrahim stepping down

Sahan Journal founder, CEO Mukhtar Ibrahim stepping down

Mukhtar Ibrahim said the move is personal — he wants to spend more time with family — and that the organization is “stronger than ever.” He joined Cathy Wurzer on Minnesota Now Monday at noon to talk about the decision.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Vikings safety Cam Bynum's wife hasn't seen a game in person. She needs a visa from the Philippines

Vikings safety Cam Bynum's wife hasn't seen a game in person. She needs a visa from the Philippines

Minnesota safety Camryn Bynum won the NFC Defensive Player of the Week award after two interceptions in the final 5½ minutes of the game that helped the Vikings preserve a victory over San Francisco. He seized the opportunity to spread the word about his quest to reunite with his wife, Lalaine.
by The Associated Press

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