Today’s statewide headlines include: Governor Walz hints at a possible upcoming end to Operation Metro Surge, the Duluth City Council considers a proposal to temporarily halt evictions, and Minnesotans take medals at the Milan Winter Olympics. Tune in for the full newscast.

Image caption: Metro-area protest actions in response to Operation Metro Surge (Image credit: Katharine DeCelle)

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Today’s statewide headlines include: an update on GOP candidates for the Governor’s race; Duluth and Fridley’s lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, and the economic hit to Minneapolis businesses. Tune in for the full newscast.

Image caption: East Side, St. Paul and other Metro-area businesses have closed in response to the increased presence of federal immigration agents. (Image credit: Ngoc Bui)

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Today’s statewide headlines include: a public memorial ceremony for Renee Good one month after her death; protests and arrests outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in St. Paul, and Representatives Pete Stauber, Michelle Fishbach, and Tom Emmer introduce a bill to cut off federal election funding if Minnesota refuses to hand over its voter rolls to the federal government. Tune in for the full newscast.

Image caption: Wokiksuye Memorial ceremony for Renee Good (Image credit: Xan Holston)

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Children are facing mental health crises during the continuing Minnesota ICE surge. Then, a look at how we can be smarter media consumers in an age of nonstop headlines, fake news, and propaganda.

NSS Host Chantel SinGs goes deeper by talking to both the head of a Minneapolis health clinic and a library sciences and literacy educator.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producers: Maija Hecht, Jose Ozoria 

Anchor: Chantel SinGs 

Reader scripting: Victor Palomino and Joel Glaser 

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

Image credit: AdobeStock by peopleimages.com

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Federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota comes under intense legal scrutiny. Then, transnational adoptees are worried amid immigration enforcement. 

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producers: Xan Holston, Ngoc Bui 

Anchor: Grace Jacobson 

Reader scripting: Victor Palomino 

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Image credit: Xan Holston

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Another fatal shooting by a Border Patrol agent thrusts our state back into the spotlight. While thousands of Minnesotans exercise their First Amendment rights, others ask what the difference is between observer, protester, and agitator. Then, Minnesota's Muslim community faces unprecedented hate, and a look at the Sax Zim Bog north of Duluth.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producers: Xan Holston, Katharine DeCelle, Jose Ozoria, Maija Hecht 

Anchor: Chantel SinGs 

Reader scripting: Victor Palomino 

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Photo Credit: Emily Krumberger 

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This week, we continue our coverage of the intensified federal immigration operations in Minnesota and the growing public response.​ Tribal members say federal agents are not recognizing tribal identification cards. And we take a look at how the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities is impacting local businesses and communities.​

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producers: Xan Holston, Ngoc Bui 

Anchor: Grace Jacobson 

Reader scripting: Victor Palomino, Joel Glaser 

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Photo Credit: Xan Holston

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Community residents respond to Operation Metro Surge and the killing of Renee Good. Then, we look at how hazardous road conditions are affecting drivers, along with tips on how to stay safe on winter roads. And we conclude with ways to protect yourself and your health when clearing your sidewalks and driveways.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino

Producers: Katharine DeCelle, Jamad Jama, Jose Ozoria

Anchor: Chantel SinGs

Reader scripting: Joel Glaser

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino

Sound editing: Victor Palomino

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Photo credit: Xan Holston

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Minnesotans respond to operations in Venezuela. Then, Mayor Jacob Frey responds to the shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE agent. Governor Tim Walz drops out of governor's race. The Department of Homeland Security has launched the largest immigration crackdown in US history—in Minnesota. Meanwhile, Minnesotans are finding ways to peacefully protest ICE actions. Son of slain Minnesota Speaker of the House issues a statement. Olmsted county's sheriff will not seek a second term. And how to care for your outside animals when temperatures drop.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producers: Victor Palomino, Britt Aamodt 

Anchor: Grace Jacobson

Reader scripting: Joel Glaser

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Sound editing: Victor Palomino

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Image credit: Mercado Media
Additional audio credit: Mercado Media

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Renters in Northern Minnesota are seeing the results of a new, first-of-its-kind law in our state. Plus, some of the state's law students from tribal nations receive top honors and candlelight winter walks return to Minnesota state parks.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: frankie felegy

Anchor: Grace Jacobson

Reader scripting: Victor Palomino 

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Photo Credit: Duluth Tenants Union Facebook
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