A report released Thursday by Human Rights Watch details government abuses committed during the winter’s ICE surge, according to MPR News. The 186-page document said that “many arrests or detentions appear to have been the product of racial profiling that violates the right to nondiscrimination, while others appear to have violated the rights to freedom of expression and assembly, including the rights of human rights defenders.” A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security disputed the findings.
Facing the largest budget shortfall in St. Paul history, Mayor Kaohly Her has started meeting with members of the public to discuss budget priorities, reports KARE 11. Tackling the $26 million deficit could require spending cuts, a property tax levy increase, and additional efforts to attract businesses and development. “There are many reasons why we have that gap, and this is not a fault of anybody,” she said.
Faith and labor groups condemned the federal indictment this week of 15 anti-ICE protesters, according to the Minnesota Reformer. In a statement released Thursday, the groups accused the Trump administration of weaponizing the Department of Justice. “We’ve seen this playbook before,” they wrote. “When self-serving politicians are losing, they lie, lash out and attempt political repression.”
Travelers interested in bear-spotting may want to head south instead of north this summer, according to reporting from KTTC. Rochester Area Wildlife Supervisor Todd Proberg told the station that his department has received more than 20 reported sightings, a slight uptick compared to past years. “The population may be increasing in southeastern Minnesota,” he said.
As World Cup action steals the headlines, the Minnesota Aurora women’s soccer team have been absolutely dominant this season, going undefeated over their first nine games and conceding zero goals from their opponents, reports KARE 11. The team has three matches remaining in the regular season, including their home finale on Saturday.
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