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Minnesota Now

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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00:04:19

The latest on the attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar

Minnesota Now ·

2026/01/28

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was attacked at a town hall Tuesday night when a man lunged at her and sprayed a substance. The town hall was about ongoing federal immigration enforcement. MPR News host Nina Moini spoke with MPR News reporter Peter Cox to explain the latest on the investigation.

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00:55:13

Minnesota Now: Jan. 27, 2026

Minnesota Now ·

2026/01/27

A federal judge in Minneapolis has ordered the head of ICE to appear in court. We find out why and break down two other lawsuits over federal immigration activity in Minnesota. Plus, we hear from Governor Tim Walz about a recent call with the president. This is the seventh week of increasingly heightened ICE presence in the Twin Cities. We talked to St. Paul's new mayor Kaohly Her about how she's responding and how the city is faring now.A Columbia Heights, 5-year-old is still in

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00:09:01

Twin Cities-based theater company explores themes of...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/01/27

A Twin Cities-based theater company is portraying stories of homelessness and housing insecurity. Many of the performers have lived experience with these issues. For more than two decades, zAmya Theater Project has been putting on productions. They have weekly workshops at the Minneapolis Central Library and they're performing at the Art Shanty Projects on Lake Harriet this weekend. MPR News host Nina Moini spoke with troupe member Jada Windom and artistic director Maren Ward about the

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00:09:25

Inside the Dilley detention facility where 5-year-old...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/01/27

5-year-old Liam Conejo-Ramos is still in immigration detention, his mother told MPR News. ICE officers detained the boy and his father last Friday in Columbia Heights on their way home from school. The story of Conejo-Ramos’ detention has circulated all over the world. And news of protests this weekend in Minnesota apparently reached the detention center in Dilley, Texas where the child and his father are being held. Detainees demonstrated there this weekend. MPR News host Nina Moini spoke

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00:09:34

St. Paul Mayor Her addresses challenges in city in...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/01/27

It’s the seventh week of heightened immigration enforcement presence in Minnesota. The presence of federal law enforcement has had an impact on many parts of life, with St. Paul businesses closing or reducing hours, citizens being arrested and schools with virtual options. MPR News host Nina Moini spoke with St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her about local and state leader’s actions during this time.

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00:13:07

Federal courts consider several cases involving...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/01/27

There are several federal court cases involving immigration enforcement activity in front of a judge this week. A federal judge in Minneapolis is ordering the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear personally in his courtroom on Friday. Judge Patrick Schiltz said ICE has failed to comply with dozens of court orders. And he wants the agency’s acting director, Todd Lyons, to answer for why he shouldn’t be held in contempt.Over the weekend, the same judge had harsh words for the

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00:14:36

Inside the group that helps ICE detainees released...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/01/26

Constitutional observers, protestors and others detained by ICE at the Whipple Federal Building are released from the building at all times of the day, every day. And a newly organized group of people, called HavenWatch, spends its days waiting outside the Whipple building. They help newly released people get home, contact their loved ones and stay safe from the cold. Leading the group is Natalie Ehret. She talked to MPR News host Nina Moini by phone outside the Whipple building.

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00:04:35

Judge hears arguments to halt immigration enforcement...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/01/26

On Monday morning, a federal judge has been hearing arguments on whether to temporarily halt immigration enforcement activity in the state. MPR News host Nina Moini spoke with MPR News reporter Estelle Timar-Wilcox, who listened to the hearing.

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00:53:45

Minnesota Now: Jan. 26, 2026

Minnesota Now ·

2026/01/26

A federal judge is hearing arguments in a lawsuit over the presence of 3,000 federal immigration agents in Minnesota. We have updates on the case. Also, we heard from health care workers about the killing of V.A. nurse Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent. A Republican state representative is calling for an end to what the federal government has called an immigration operation. He said it’s not worth the chaos.A group of volunteers are waiting outside the Whipple federal building with

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00:11:19

‘This must end’: Republican state representative...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/01/26

A Republican state representative has joined calls from Democrats for an end to the heightened presence of federal immigration officers in Minnesota.In a statement, Rep. Nolan West placed some of the blame for the situation with Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. But he wrote on social media "It's clear that Operation Metro Surge is causing more harm than good. It puts law enforcement officers' lives at risk, and it feeds the chaos destroying our state.”MPR News host Nina

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00:58:44

Minnesota Now: Jan. 22, 2026

Minnesota Now ·

2026/01/22

We hear the latest on the arrest of two Minnesotans, including civil rights lawyer and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong, after she took part in an ICE protest at a church. Plus, we learn about Vice President J.D. Vance's visit to Minnesota on Thursday.We learn from one historian about how the current flood of ICE agents in Minnesota connects to other historic events. ICE is telling agents to enter private property without a warrant. We talk more on the legality of that.And we hear the voice

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00:14:16

Holocaust educator points to ‘warning signs’ in...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/01/22

Critics — and supporters — of President Donald Trump have compared his administration’s actions to those of Nazi Germany. In May, Gov. Tim Walz compared ICE operations to the Gestapo. Joe Rogan, an influential podcaster and a Trump supporter, brought up the Gestapo comparison on his podcast last week.The comparison to Nazi Germany and World War II is a striking parallel to a dark time in history. Holocaust educator Kristin Thompson said history often plays an important role in understanding

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00:05:43

Struggling Lake Street businesses prepare for...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/01/22

Thousands of Minnesotans across the state are gearing up for what union organizers and faith leaders are calling A Day of Truth and Freedom this Friday. It's meant to cause an economic blackout to protest the influx of ICE agents in the state. That means no going to work, school or spending money. While the U.S. has seen its share of labor-related general strikes, it's far less common to see a widespread action about a social issue like this one. Some businesses have gotten on board with

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00:08:22

Central Minnesota nonprofit leader working to get her...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/01/22

Minnesota Now has been hearing from people affected by federal immigration activity in the state. Ma Elena Gutierrez is a Bush Fellow and founder of an immigrant rights nonprofit in central Minnesota. She has been working with volunteers to get food to people who are afraid to be in public. She's also been communicating with observers. Recently, those communications hit very close to home, when her brother was arrested by ICE and sent to Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas.

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00:08:29

Minnesota Now update: Arrest of anti-ICE protesters...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/01/22

The FBI has arrested two activists, Nekima Levy Armstrong and Chauntyll Allen, who were part of an anti-ICE protest at a St. Paul church on Sunday. Border Patrol Commander at large Greg Bovino spoke to reporters Thursday morning with J.D. Vance expected to visit Minneapolis later that afternoon. MPR News host Nina Moini talked with MPR News reporter Jon Collins to explain what's happening.

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00:57:59

Minnesota Now: Jan. 21, 2026

Minnesota Now ·

2026/01/21

The Department of Justice has served subpoenas to the office of the Governor, Attorney General and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul. We learn more about the investigation into whether Minnesota leaders obstructed law enforcement during the immigration operation. We talked to a Native physician about the health impacts for Native Americans experiencing the ICE operation. Plus, a Venezuelan man in Minnesota was detained by ICE, even though he had legal status. We hear from his

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00:14:24

Out to Lunch: Chef Ed Porter uses food and music as...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/01/21

Twin Cities chef Ed Porter’s work is difficult to categorize. He has worked for high-end restaurants like Marcus Samuelsson's Aquavit. He was on the Netflix cooking competition show, "Pressure Cooker." Today, he's a private chef who blends his culinary talents with musical ones. He released an album under the name Chef Porter and paired it with a 12-course menu. He also has a podcast called “Taste Music Hear Food” where he talks with guests about both artistic pursuits. In Minnesota Now’s

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00:10:13

'We have survived this before': Native physician...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/01/21

During the surge of federal agents in Minneapolis this month, MPR News has received several reports of Native Americans that were approached — and in a few cases, detained — by immigration agents. Tribal leaders from Oglala Sioux have not been able to verify those claims. But the situation has created fear in the community. MPR News Native News reporter Melissa Olson spoke with Dr. Mary Owen, a physician at the Center for American Indian Resources in Duluth, about the health impacts of this

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00:11:29

Unpacking the DOJ’s investigation into top Minnesota...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/01/21

The Trump administration is vowing to continue with what it’s calling a major immigration enforcement effort in Minnesota. The Department of Homeland Security said agents have arrested 3,000 people since last month — a claim that MPR News has not been able to verify. Now, the Trump administration is asking state and local governments to hand over records that relate to federal immigration activity in Minnesota. That includes the offices of Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison,

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00:56:33

Minnesota Now: Jan. 20, 2026

Minnesota Now ·

2026/01/20

This weekend, ICE agents broke through the front door of a U.S. citizen and detained him at gunpoint. Photos spread online of the man being led from his home with little clothing to protect from the freezing cold. We have details on that story.Protesters interrupted a church service Sunday at a church where one pastor leads the St. Paul ICE Field Office. The U.S. Department of Justice is now investigating for potential violations of two laws. We talked with an expert about the FACE Act and

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