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Minnesota Star TribuneSunday, 24 May 2026
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HOPE FADES IN STATE’S IMMIGRATION COURT
The story uses a data-driven approach to compare asylum grant rates between two presidential administrations, framing the decline as a result of shifting federal policy and judicial pressure.
The report examines a significant drop in asylum approvals in Minnesota's immigration courts following the return of Donald Trump to office in 2026, contrasting current 0.2% approval rates with 13% in 2024.
“hope fades”
“Analytical and policy-focused”
DFLers mostly quiet on Martin
DNC chair faces calls to quit over 2024 report.
Reports on internal party silence regarding calls for the DFL chair to resign following a 2024 election report.
Social media bill limiting youth access faces hurdles
Covers legislative challenges and potential legal battles over a bill aimed at parental consent for teen social media use.
In mining country, the jobs have been leaving. Now families are, too.
An examination of the human impact of mine closures on Minnesota's Iron Range and subsequent out-migration.
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