Minnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the federal government to stop Operation Metro Surge, as another 1,000 agents are expected to be deployed in the state. In more trash news, MinnPost reporter Trevor Mitchell talks about the trash-burning machine you may have seen (or smelled) near North Loop. Local officials have been working on plans to shut down the HERC, but it’s not soon enough for activists who are threatening a hunger strike. Plus, we share our favorite places to decompress and be with the community during this difficult time. 

Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode:

• Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown (AP News)
• MN Attorney General, Minneapolis and Saint Paul sue to halt ICE surge into Minnesota (Minneapolis press release) 
• Minneapolis ICE shooting live updates: At least 4 federal prosecutors resign over probe into Good (ABC News)
• Dumpster fire: What’s the future of the North Loop’s giant trash incinerator? (MinnPost
• Trump Officials Are Sending 1,000 More Immigration Officers to Minnesota (The New York Times)
• When the news is too much, find solace in these 10 local spaces (Star Tribune) 

If you enjoyed today's interview with Reading Partners Executive Director, Brooke Rivers, learn more here.

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Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

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Reading Partners

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