Podcast Episodes

Special Coverage: Homan says federal surge to end, Walz pitches recovery package

The immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota is ending, said Tom Homan, the border czar for President Donald Trump.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Thu…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Living through crisis: How to cope with grief, unrelenting stress and toxic positivity

The federal immigration enforcement actions have brought a sense of fear and uncertainty to many communities in Minnesota.

Many people — especially i…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mail carriers describe changes on their routes amid ICE activity

Names removed from mailboxes. Businesses shuttered. More packages from online retailers. These are just a few of the changes mail carriers say they’v…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Minnesota's construction industry is feeling the impact of ICE

Construction always slows during winter in Minnesota. But this year, federal immigration crackdowns are causing an even bigger slowdown in the indust…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid the ICE crackdown: How artists are responding to this moment

For many people, the federal immigration activity in Minnesota creates fear and raises urgent questions about safety and belonging. For others, it’s …

8 months ago

Could immigration enforcement lead to an eviction crisis?

Federal immigration enforcement is fueling a growing rent crisis. Many immigrant workers — even those with legal authorization — fear leaving home du…

8 months ago

The digital dragnet: ICE's surveillance playbook and your legal rights

Federal immigration enforcement has entered a new era. ICE agents are now deploying facial recognition software, social media monitoring, and other d…

8 months ago

Redefining community safety in Minneapolis

Over the past month, federal immigration enforcement has focused on the city of Minneapolis. Their presence and aggressive tactics have forced city …

8 months ago

How federal immigration activity is affecting Minnesota schools

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota school superintendents about how the surge in federal immigration activity is affecting student atten…

8 months ago

Minnesota businesses feeling the strain of immigration enforcement

Businesses across Minnesota are feeling the strain as the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown moves into its seventh week.

Immigrant-owned bu…

8 months, 1 week ago