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Judge dismisses charges against woman arrested outside Minnesota church on Easter
2+ week, 1+ day ago (721+ words) Four misdemeanor charges were dismissed Monday against a woman arrested outside Cities Church in St. Paul, a site of continuing anti-ICE protests, on Easter Sunday. The woman's attorney, Trisha Pohland, said the 33-year-old was exercising her First Amendment rights and…...
Minnesota anti-Trump rally draws 100 K crowd, Springsteen; Bernie Sanders, Rep. Omar appear
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (856+ words) More than 100, 000 demonstrators gathered at the Minnesota state Capitol in St. Paul on Saturday for a rally serving as the "national flagship" for a third round of nationwide protests against what participants call the authoritarian aims of President Donald Trump....
Detroit Zoo welcomes new polar bear
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (444+ words) By Charles E. Ramirez, Tribune News Service The Detroit Zoo's newest resident is a strong swimmer with black skin and white fur and bears a striking resemblance to the Coca-Cola and ICEE mascots. His name is Kali " pronounced Cull-ee " and he's…...
Hazel Park defends response to ICE call for help
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (456+ words) Hazel Park is defending its "friendly city" motto after police responded to a call for help from U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who had chased a man into an Amazon processing facility. The incident happened just after 11 a. m. on Monday, Feb....
Immigration agents draw guns, arrest activists following them in Minneapolis
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (695+ words) Both are signs that tension remains in the Minneapolis area after the departure of high-profile commander Greg Bovino of U. S. Board Patrol and the arrival of Trump administration border czar Tom Homan, which followed the fatal shooting of protester Alex Pretti....
Tim Greimel: Mayoral term in review
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1779+ words) Tim Greimel's term as Pontiac's mayor is over. He dropped his re-election bid a year ago, opting instead to run for the 10th congressional district vacated by Republican John James, who is running for governor. Pontiac's new mayor, Mike Mc Guinness,…...
Higher Hopes! hosts annual Thanksgiving meal distribution for families in need in Detroit
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (181+ words) Higher Hopes! is celebrating its 12th year of providing Thanksgiving meals to Detroit area families facing food insecurities. The nonprofit distributed 1, 000 full Thanksgiving meal kits on Nov. 24, for families from Detroit Head Start programs and Brilliant Detroit, according to a news…...