Hundreds rally on Earth Day against mining projects that pose risks to Minnesota waters
After Congress cleared a new pathway to mine copper near the Boundary Waters, climate groups and tribes say Minnesota can and must step up.
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ENVIRONMENT
Hennepin County commissioners give HERC hunger strikers the silent treatment
Activists are nearly a week into a hunger strike in an attempt to close a trash incinerator in downtown Minneapolis.
Immigrant households hiding from ICE face steep power bills
Utility bills are the third largest expenses for most people after housing and food costs. Local groups have banded together to help immigrants in Minnesota.
Activists plan hunger strike to push Hennepin board to close HERC incinerator
Frustrated with the lack of a closure date for a Minneapolis trash incinerator, residents say they’ll go without food for more than a week.
Minnesota Democrats eye ‘climate superfund’ to make big polluters pay for damages
Minnesota is hoping to join New York and Vermont by passing a law enabling the state to charge major companies for pollution.
BUSINESS & WORK
Four activists face charges over Dinkytown Target sit-in during ICE surge
The February protest came on the heels of the ICE arrests of two Target employees in Richfield. The company has also faced backlash over allowing ICE agents to stage operations from its parking lots.
Palestinian corner store owner pivoted during ICE surge to help Ecuadorian neighbors
When ICE kept their customers away, the owners of Amigos One Stop immediately pivoted to delivering food and other necessities to customers.
Indian restaurants in Minnesota slowly recover post-ICE surge as Ramadan brings a boost
Customers are trickling back and iftar dinners are helping at some locations. But the loss of seasoned employees is still a challenge.
Inspired by her autistic siblings, Minneapolis occupational therapist launches sensory-friendly hijab
The hijab uses lightweight fabric and padding added around the ears to help ensure that loud sounds aren’t as overwhelming.
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