Episode Details

Operation Metro Surge faced another test in federal court this weekend, and while a judge declined to pause the operation for now, her words signaled just how devastating its impact has been across Minnesota. We break down what the ruling actually means, why Columbia Heights schools are under intense strain, and why Liam Conejo Ramos’ return home still matters when so many other children remain detained.

Plus, the Twin Cities’ arts community gets global backup, from protest rides and singing resistance to a surprise Bruce Springsteen appearance at First Avenue. And because the Super Bowl is coming, whether you care about football or not, we’ve got our favorite takeout picks from dill pickle fried chicken to Indian comfort food to help you get through Sunday.

Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode:

• Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello Rouse Anti-Fascist Fervor at First Ave (Racket)
• ‘Streets of Minneapolis’: 32 protest songs inspired by the Twin Cities’ ICE resistance (MinnPost) 
• 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos comes home after immigration detention (Star Tribune) 
• Judge says she won't halt the immigration enforcement surge as a lawsuit proceeds (NPR)
• Operation Metro Surge allowed to continue after judge denies preliminary injunction (Fox 9)
  

Food recommendations:

• Hamburguesas El Gordo
• Football Pizza
• Pizza Luce
• Bull’s Horn
• Namaste India
• El Taco Riendo
  

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