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Minnesota Public Radio

Live, down to earth, unscripted interviews that aim to connect, inform and entertain. Real people share real stories with MPR News host Nina Moini. It’s journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously and puts people first.

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00:11:07

Grassroots group Haven Watch grows to support...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/10

Thousands of Minnesotans have plugged into opportunities to help their community with food, legal help, rent help, and more as the immigration operation in the state continues. One group, Haven Watch, has been running for just a few weeks, supporting people released from detention at the Henry Whipple Federal Building. Natalie Ehret is the founder of Haven Watch. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about the outpouring of support for the organization and to share what she’s seen on

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00:05:59

ICE chief defends his officers’ actions before...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/10

Members of Congress questioned the leaders of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Tuesday. MPR News immigration reporter Sarah Thamer listened in for details about the now two-month-long surge of agents in Minnesota and joined MPR News host Nina Moini for an update.

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00:04:18

Duluth curling team claims silver medal at Winter...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/10

Duluth’s Olympic curling stars Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin earned a silver medal in Italy Tuesday. It was their mixed-doubles debut for Team USA. They took home the United States’ first medal in the event.MPR News reporter Estelle Timar-Wilcox was at a watch party at the St. Paul Curling Club during their competition, and she joined MPR News host Nina Moini with the details.

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00:57:50

Minnesota Now: Feb. 9, 2026

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/09

According to border czar Tom Homan, 700 federal immigration agents have reportedly been ordered to leave Minnesota. Minneapolis Council member Jason Chavez shared whether that move has made any difference on the ground. The federal government is also telling Minnesotans to stop impeding ICE operations. More than 100 have been arrested for allegedly doing so. But for some, the charges don't stick. We took a closer look at what impeding actually means under the law.Plus, a new grant aims to

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00:09:56

Minnesotans are being arrested for impeding ICE. What...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/09

Border czar Tom Homan has said he'll eventually reduce the number of federal immigration officers in the state from 2,000 to about 150, but he says that depends on whether members of the public stop what he describes as interfering with agents work. Homan did not define what actions he views as interfering. But MPR News has reported, federal agents regularly tell people who are recording or objecting to their activities to stop impeding them.Homan said in the past month, at least 158 of

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00:08:52

'Woulda, coulda, shoulda': Former Vikings quarterback...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/09

The Seattle Seahawks are this year’s Super Bowl champions after beating the New England Patriots 29-13. Leading the way for the Seahawks was none other than former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, who left only a year ago. Minnesota Now sports contributors, Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson, spoke more about the Super Bowl, the Winter Olympics and more.

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00:10:45

Minneapolis council member Chavez: We are not going...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/09

It's been more than two months since a surge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrived in Minnesota. And while Department of Homeland Security said that it removed about 700 agents from the 3,000 that were in the state last week, some Minneapolis City Council members said they have seen no change in ICE action on the ground. One of those city council members is Jason Chavez, who spoke with host Nina Moini about what he’s seeing and hearing.

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00:09:26

The Salt Cure Restaurant Recovery Fund launches to...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/09

The presence of federal immigration agents in Minnesota has upended the restaurant industry. Some restaurants have been forced to close their doors, because immigrant staff are too scared to go to work. And some are not getting as much business due to people being afraid to leave their homes. So the Minneapolis Foundation and food journalist Stephanie March have created The Salt Cure Restaurant Recovery Fund, to help support the industry. March joined Minnesota Now to talk about the

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00:06:05

Hennepin County sheriff says department is a...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/05

For the first time, Hennepin County sheriff Dawanna Witt spoke about her cooperation with ICE. Sheriff Witt said she has had “healthy” conversations with Tom Homan, the White House official in charge of the Minnesota immigration enforcement surge. Homan has said that federal officials could reduce the number of agents if jails, like Hennepin County, would cooperate and hand over inmates.NPR’s Meg Anderson spoke with Sheriff Witt about her cooperation and abiding by state law.

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00:09:26

The latest in sports as Super Bowl 60 and Winter...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/05

It’s a big weekend for sports; Super Bowl 60 is this Sunday in the San Francisco Bay Area. At the same time, in Italy, the Winter Olympics are kicking off, with dozens of Minnesotans competing. Back at home, Minnesota men’s basketball teams have taken two wins. MPR News host Kelly Gordon spoke with sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson to talk about more about it.

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00:54:31

Minnesota Now: Feb. 5, 2026

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/05

Border Czar Tom Homan said more agents will leave if county jails cooperate. We heard from Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt who said she is doing her part. Plus, hear what Minnesotans think about the announcement of 700 ICE agents leaving the state. The Minneapolis City Council is voting on whether the city will support funding rental assistance for people whose income has been hurt by ICE presence in the state. We get more on that.A Somali American artist will share her perspective on

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00:08:13

Karen immigrants fled Myanmar's military. Now many...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/05

This week is five years since the military in Myanmar seized control in a coup that forced many in the country to flee political repression and violence. Some came to Minnesota to join a large diaspora that was already here. More than 20 thousand people from Myanmar live in the state, which is home to the United States’ largest population of Karen people, an ethnic minority group from Myanmar. The Karen community includes U.S. citizens, refugees and asylum seekers. Recently, federal

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00:03:43

Minneapolis allocates additional $1 million for...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/05

The Minneapolis City Council passed a proposal to provide rental assistance to people impacted by the surge of federal agents. Proponents say too many residents face eviction and other hardships because they feel like they can’t leave their homes and work their jobs. Cari Spencer watched the council’s discussion about the proposal and joined MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon.

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00:10:31

'We are stubbornly OK': A Somali Minneapolis artist...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/05

Minnesotans are experiencing the ICE surge in the state in many ways. One Minneapolis artist took the spotlight thrust on Minnesota’s Somali American community from President Trump as an opportunity to share what it is to be a part of that community.MPR News host Kelly Gordon spoke with Ifrah Mansour to explain her perspective on the last few months and how her community is standing strong.

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00:54:02

Minnesota Now: Feb. 4, 2026

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/04

Border Czar Tom Homan said 700 agents will be leaving Minnesota because the federal government is getting more cooperation. We explain. And some Minnesota school districts are suing DHS to prevent ICE from being on or near schools. A coalition of suburban mayors are banding together amid the ongoing immigration operation. We talked to one of those mayors, from St. Louis Park. Plus, Children's Minnesota will pause some gender-affirming care for children. We looked at the impact.Thousands of

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00:09:56

Minnesota clinics look to fill gap in...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/04

This month, Children’s Minnesota will pause some gender-affirming care. The health system announced Tuesday that starting Feb. 27, it will stop prescribing puberty blockers and hormones to patients under 18. Hospitals and clinics around the country are under pressure from the Trump Administration. It’s proposed ending Medicaid and Medicare funding for providers that continue these treatments to minors. One of the providers that will likely take on patients who had gone to Children’s

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00:07:31

Duluth schools sign onto lawsuit against DHS to...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/04

Two Minnesota school districts and Education Minnesota, which represents the state’s teachers' unions, filed a lawsuit Wednesday to block DHS from conducting immigration enforcement activity in or near public schools.This follows DHS’s decision to remove limitations of immigration enforcement at sensitive locations like schools and churches. Duluth's public school district has signed onto the lawsuit. The district sent an email to its families this morning that said it is quote "fighting

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00:04:22

Homan wants cooperation from state leaders as 700...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/04

Tom Homan, the White House official leading the federal immigration operation in the state, announced that 700 federal agents will leave the state today.MPR News host Kelly Gordon spoke with MPR's Estelle Timar-Wilcox, who was at the press conference at the Whipple federal building, to hear the latest.

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00:08:11

At least 12 Twin Cities suburbs form coalition amid...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/04

A coalition of 12 mayors in Twin Cities suburbs are banding together to support their communities amid the ICE operation. It’s called the “Cities for Safe and Stable Communities.” One of the suburbs involved is St. Louis Park. Mayor Nadia Mohamed joined Minnesota Now to talk about this new coalition.

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00:11:04

While detained by ICE, Brooklyn Park women help agent...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/04

When two Brooklyn Park women were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, they would up helping an agent through a medical emergency. Their arrest, captured on Brooklyn Park police dash cam, also gives an inside look at how local police interact with ICE. Tippy Amundson and Heather Zemian shared their experience with MPR News.

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