Minnesota Republicans lose ground with voters of color ahead of gubernatorial primary
Fallout from Operation Metro Surge and President Donald Trump’s anti-Somali rhetoric alienated some Republican voters.
When ICE came for her husband, Linda Yang negotiated one more day with him. But their luck wouldn’t last.
Linda Yang became a single mom overnight to five sons, ages 3 to 17, when her husband was deported to Laos in May. The family is navigating a new normal as one of the many casualties of Operation Metro Surge.
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The primary election includes races for the governor’s office, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, and two U.S. congressional seats, among many other political offices.
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ENVIRONMENT
Minnesota DNR opens comment period on controversial nickel mine near pristine waters. Here’s how to weigh in.
The state is accepting public comments on the proposed Tamarack nickel mine until Sept. 14. The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe opposes the project.
North Minneapolis residents’ complaints about smelly shingle factory lead to inspection, federal air pollution violations
The EPA found Clean Air Act violations at Owens Corning, a factory that produces roof shingles in north Minneapolis. Officials say neighborhood odor complaints prompted inspections.
Environmentalists sue Hennepin County over ash from HERC trash incinerator
An environmental law firm says Hennepin County is failing to follow a state law requiring plans to make ash from its garbage incinerator less toxic. The suit comes on the heels of a hunger strike against the HERC incinerator.
Minnesota is finalizing a new pollution law intended to protect diverse neighborhoods. Here’s how to weigh in.
Three years after it passed the Legislature, Minnesota’s cumulative pollution impact law is on the verge of enactment. The public has three weeks left to comment on proposed rules.
BUSINESS & WORK
Immigrant Kitchen relaunches dinner-and-storytelling events after pause during ICE crackdown
The first of several free dinners features Ukrainian chef Viktoriia Panova, the second will be led by LaToya Mbayu, highlighting her Cameroonian heritage.
Twin Cities Somali businesses face long, slow recovery after Operation Metro Surge
Customer traffic and spending remain down, so many Somali-owned shops have had to lay off workers and are hard-put to pay rent.
Colonial Market owner closes south Minneapolis location due to sharp drop in business following Metro Surge
The Lake Street location never recovered after the immigration operation, which targeted customers in the store’s parking lot and led many customers to shelter at home.
Amazon workers demand better pay, working conditions at Shakopee Fulfillment Center
Wages aren’t keeping up with rising costs, workers say. And many said Amazon has an arbitrary system for moving employees from temporary to more permanent status.
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