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ICE operation heightens eviction risk for immigrant families in Minnesota

Housing advocates say Operation Metro Surge will leave a lasting financial impact on immigrant families in Minnesota staying home, missing work and struggling to pay rent.
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Operation Metro Surge: ICE numbers dwindle to under 1,000 agents in Minnesota

After a surge in December and January, ICE and Border Patrol have rapidly drawn down the number of federal agents, with fewer ...
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New Somali language curriculum expands offerings for Minnesota schools

Many Minnesota schools rely on teacher-created Somali language classes. A new curriculum, created by Saida Hassan, aims to ease that burden and make programs easier to sustain.
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North Minneapolis artist Namir Fearce builds a Black, queer sanctuary at MCAD

MCAD’s Jerome Fellowship show includes work by Namir Fearce and Ger Xiong; Hahamasala brings stand-up comedy to The Cedar; and a Black History Month concert at Can Can Wonderland.
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Minneapolis mosque rooted in African American tradition shapes a family’s Ramadan experience

Nur, Ramadan centers faith and service. For Karimah Shabazz, the north Minneapolis mosque anchors her family in the community.
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‘I can’t risk going to work’: As ICE arrests escalated, mom, son huddled at home, afraid to leave for groceries or school

A Minneapolis mom and her son relied on a network of mutual aid donations to get through Operation Metro Surge. Volunteers say many families still need assistance in the aftermath of the ICE surge.
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Minnesota Housing is hiring! We’re a mission-focused financial institution looking for an Executive Assistant who will provide executive-level administrative and operational support to the Assistant ...