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Robert Lilligren: The Native Community Responds to Minneapolis ICE Operations

Today, we bring you a special edition of Native Lights. We’re talking with Robert Lilligren, CEO of the Native American Community Development Institute, which is based in Minneapolis. He is also a White Earth citizen.

Robert discusses the unprecedented deployment of some 2,000 ICE and Border Patrol agents to Minneapolis, how that has impacted the Native community, and what Indigenous leaders and organizations are doing to educate and protect the community.

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Victoria Marie: Learning to Surrender

Today, we’re excited to present Victoria Marie, an enrolled tribal member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. She's the founder and owner of Indigenous Lotus, a wellness program that combines yoga classes, tribal dance, exercise and meditation with an emphasis on helping people cope with stress and trauma. Those stressors can include PTSD, homelessness, sexual exploitation and poverty.

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NSS Weekly: Minnesota’s Reactions to Operations in Venezuela

Minnesotans respond to operations in Venezuela. Then, Mayor Jacob Frey responds to the shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE agent. Governor Tim Walz drops out of governor's race. The Department of Homeland Security has launched the largest immigration crackdown in US history—in Minnesota. Meanwhile, Minnesotans are finding ways to peacefully protest ICE actions. Son of slain Minnesota Speaker of the House issues a statement. Olmsted county's sheriff will not seek a second term. And how to care for your outside animals when temperatures drop.