As federal agents increase their presence in the state, questions are rising about the rights of protesters versus those of law enforcement. Then, one last push to get info from the state's queer community. Plus, Rochester honors the first woman ever elected to office in the city.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Xan Holston

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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How the Twin Cities is bringing unique solutions to the issue of homelessness. The city of Winona tries to find a new home for its police and fire departments. And, a Minnesotan is elected to represent the interests of Native Americans around the Midwest.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Faaya Adem

Anchor: Chantel SinGs

Reader scripting: Joel Glaser 

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Photo Credit: Adobe Stock

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St. Paul's Boriken Cultural Center celebrates Christmas Caribbean style. Congress tries to provide schools in Northern Minnesota with a helping hand. And, how you can check out artifacts from the Vatican without having to travel to Rome.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Jose Ozoria

Anchor: Grace Jacobson 

Reader scripting: Joel Glaser 

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Image Credit: Boriken Cultural Center

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Why thousands of jobs in Minnesota's hemp industry are in jeopardy. Plus, the Trump administration forces another group of African immigrants to leave the country, and, Terminal One at Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport has a sleek new look.  

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Xan Holston 

Anchor: Chantel SinGs

Reader scripting: Joel Glaser 

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Photo Credit: Minnesota Senate Media Services 

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The Minnesota Attorney General weighs in on agreements between county sheriffs and federal law enforcement agencies. Plus, Airport commissioners get an earful from union representatives and rideshare drivers, and why it's much more than just common courtesy to shovel your sidewalk during the winter.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Katharine DeCelle

Anchor: Grace Jacobson 

Reader scripting: Joel Glaser

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Photo Credit:  Katharine DeCelle 

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Somali Minnesotans respond to the increased hostility they say the federal government is creating in our state. Plus, a Republican State Senator calls the President out for referring to Somali Americans as garbage, and Minnesota mourns the loss of a music legend.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Jamad Jama

Anchor: Chantel SinGs

Reader scripting: Joel Glaser 

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Photo Credit: Jamad Jama

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Minnesota hunters are helping to stock food shelves. Then, a racial incident in Rochester earlier this year is still prompting new criminal charges. And, Blue Cross Blue Shield customers in Northern Minnesota are breathing a sigh of relief. 

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Maija Hecht

Anchor: Grace Jacobson 

Reader scripting: Joel Glaser 

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Photo Credit: Chris Harwood

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The sun might be able to help Minnesota farmers sell more at their roadside stands. Then, if you live in Mower county, there's a good chance you're the victim of a data breach. And, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources gains significant ground. 

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Lydia Moran

Story Voice: Britt Aamodt

Editing: Britt Aamodt & Emily Krumberger

Anchor: Chantel SinGs

Reader scripting: Joel Glaser 

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Photo Credit: [public domain] https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PungoHenley.jpg 

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A Minnesota organization is training citizens to legally ensure federal agents abide by the constitution. Then, how sexually explicit emails were sent from a Rochester Public School to students and staff. And, those without a home have new help in Southern Minnesota.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Katharine DeCelle

Anchor: Grace Jacobson

Reader scripting: Joel Glaser 

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Image credit: Katharine DeCelle

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A community organizer and other Minnesotans waiting to hear about their cases get another chance for clemency. Then, residents of a small town in Southern Minnesota are trying to officially wipe the city off the map. And, how you can keep your eye out for eagles from the comfort of your own home.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Emily Krumberger

Anchor: Chantel SinGs

Reader scripting: Joel Glaser 

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Photo Credit: Emily Krumberger

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