**Podcast Summary:**The recent U.S. refugee policy changes, reducing the annual admission to 7,500 and prioritizing Afrikaners from South Africa, have sparked concern in Minneapolis. Once a poverty-stricken area, Lake Street now thrives due to Somali immigrants and refugees who've contributed to the city's revitalization. The community's diverse refugee population, including Somalis, Myanmarese, Mexicans, Congolese, and Ukrainians, has positively impacted the city's economy and social fabric. The new policy's potential impact on Minnesota and America's identity as a welcoming nation is a growing concern, as it may leave tens of thousands of desperate people in limbo, including Afghans, Sudanese, Congolese, Somalis, religious minorities, and others.

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