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A Somali Man With No Serious Criminal Record Is Spending 9/11 in Detention at Guantanamo Bay

Adam Abdullah was legally working in the U.S. when he was detained as part of "Operation Metro Surge" in the Twin Cities. His biggest criminal offense is a parking ticket.

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Wisconsin abandoned this railway in 1964, but its old tracks became a green corridor connecting forests, wetlands and wildlife habitat

Deep in the driftless hills of southwestern Wisconsin lies a railway corridor that has not carried a train since 1964, yet it remains one of the busiest routes in the region, only now the traffic moves on hooves, wings and two feet rather than steel wheels. The Elroy Sparta line…

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Why I keep returning to the Twin Cities

Where to eat, stay and explore in Minneapolis and St. Paul

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A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Minnesota officials are pushing forward with investigations of federal law enforcement officers involved in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities

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Minnesotans welcome the immigration surge drawdown but remain vigilant

The Trump administration is scaling back its immigration enforcement surge in and around the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, but state officials and residents say its effects on Minnesota’s economy and immigrant communities will linger

The Independent UK

‘These are people’s livelihoods’: Minnesota’s economy in crisis amid ICE surge

Small businesses across the Twin Cities are suffering and owners say ‘Metro Surge’ could be worse than Covid-19

The Guardian - US

Does the ICE Crackdown in Minnesota Violate the Tenth Amendment?

Although a federal judge declined to issue a preliminary injunction requested by Minnesota and the Twin Cities, the plaintiffs should still prevail on their claims that the federal government’s actions there are unconstitutional.

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Monday briefing: The community solidarity driving the fightback against ICE in Minneapolis

In today’s newsletter: Public outrage has reached fever pitch following the killing of US citizens. But, amid the focus on violence, another story of mutual aid and neighbourhood organising is unfolding

The Guardian - UK

Judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge as a lawsuit proceeds

A federal judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota and the Twin Cities as a lawsuit over it proceeds

The Independent UK

Gasping for breath: Are Odisha’s twin cities going the Delhi way?

Air pollution levels are steadily rising across several cities in Odisha, particularly in the ‘Twin Cities’ of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the air quality index (AQI) in the Twin Cities has ranged between 230 and 300 since December 2025, oscillating between the ‘poor’…

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Minneapolis leaders call the ICE surge a ‘siege’. My reporting from there concurs

After covering Trump’s immigration policies from Chicago and LA, the Twin Cities operation feels like a marked escalation

The Guardian - US

‘2020 never ended’: how Black Lives Matter organizing taught Minneapolis to handle ICE surge

From community watch to mutual aid, grassroots networks in the Twin Cities build on efforts spurred during the 2020 George Floyd protests

The Guardian - US

Trump's Twin Cities immigration crackdown has made chaos and tension the new normal

Work starts around sunrise for the federal officers carrying out the immigration crackdown in and around the Twin Cities, with people in tactical gear streaming from a bland office building

The Independent UK

ICE treating Minneapolis as a “war zone"

The killing of Renee Good has left a chill across the Twin Cities

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Immigration arrests and tense confrontations in Minneapolis, in photos

Immigration arrests and tense confrontations with activists continued Sunday in the Twin Cities. That’s four days after the fatal shooting by an immigration officer of a local woman, Renee Good, who stopped during an enforcement operation.

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Trump calls Somali migrants 'garbage' during cabinet meeting

Trump's remarks came days after his administration announced it would halt all asylum decisions following the shooting of two US National Guard soldiers in Washington.

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The Cost of Living in Minnesota: What to Expect Before You Move

Minnesota, known for its lakes, friendly people, and thriving cities offers an exceptional quality of life.

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ATV Riders Contributed $36 Million to Just Three of Minnesota's Counties

I love the stillness of a forest. The quiet respite of the aspens quaking in the wind. A rustle of hooves of deer, elk, or moose on the forest's floor. As well as the almost-unnoticeable crack of a twig when a mountain lion is around. So I get why folks…

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How to Maximize the Lifespan of Your Roof: Pro Tips for Twin Cities Homeowners

Your roof is one of the most critical components of your home, protecting you and your belongings from the elements. In the Twin Cities, where weather conditions range from freezing winters to stormy springs, ensuring the longevity of your roof ...

The Independent UK

Snow, ice and strong winds make for dangerous conditions in upper Midwest

A fast-moving winter storm brought snow, ice, strong winds and bitter cold to much of the upper Midwest, snarling traffic in the Twin Cities and forcing the North Dakota officials to shut down an interstate highway

USA Today Sports Media Group

Vikings bring back fan favorite DB Duke Shelley

After a year away from the Minnesota Vikings, defensive back Duke Shelley is back in the Twin Cities after coming to terms with the team.

WEKU

Uber and Lyft threaten to halt operations in Minneapolis over minimum wage law

After a minimum wage law gets passed for a second time in the Twin Cities, the ride-hail companies vow to put up a fight.

WEKU

Harris visited an abortion clinic, a first for any president or vice president

Vice President Harris toured a Minnesota abortion clinic during a trip to the Twin Cities on Thursday. It's believed to be a first for a vice president or president.

Tribune News Service

Anti-war Russians fleeing home are finding their way to Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — One wintry day, a new Russian immigrant named Artem came to the Minnesota State Capitol to protest the war in Ukraine. Then a police siren sounded afar, and he grew fearful.

Tribune News Service

Minnesota digs out after heavy snow, with another storm likely next week

Heavy snow overnight ended around daybreak Saturday in the Twin Cities area and much of Minnesota, leaving slippery roads and tens of thousands of people without power. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport recorded 8.5 inches of snow.

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