MN: International Issues
Undercurrent of immigration myths felt as Congress debates border plan
It remains unclear if a border security proposal in Congress will cross the finish line and as the controversy continues, a group in Minnesota feels …
Smaller governments find voice in Gaza ceasefire resolutions
Dozens of U.S. municipalities have adopted resolutions calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Recent action by a smaller Minnesota city showed governments …
'Made in America' items try to land on more holiday gift lists
With Thanksgiving behind us, Minnesotans are shifting their attention to holiday shopping. Spurred by encouraging public polling, those who make …
Civilian Danger Prompts Pleas for U.S. to Stop Ukraine Weapons Transfer
The Biden administration faces calls to reconsider its latest round of support to Ukraine. A member of Minnesota's congressional delegation…
Global Fragility Act Turns U.S. Peacekeeping Approach on Its Head
Minnesotans and the rest of the U.S. population sometimes feel the ripple effects of instability in other parts of the world, and humanitarian groups …
Unarmed Civilian Protection Teams Hope Ukraine Efforts Resonate
This week marked the 75th day since Russia invaded Ukraine. As the humanitarian disaster unfolds, those carrying out Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP)…
MN Relief Group Scrambles to Help Refugees Abroad in Pandemic
MINNEAPOLIS -- An international relief group based in Minnesota is used to responding to conflicts all over the globe, but the pandemic has left it …
Minnesota Overtures to Cuba Curtailed by Travel Ban
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota was at the forefront of bringing a slice of American culture to Cuba in 2015, but any continuation of that effort …
Back to the Shadows for Salvadorans in MN
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Immigration lawyers in Minnesota have been fielding anxious calls from dozens of Salvadorans, many of whom have U.S. citizen …
'Sota-Ricans Say Help Still Desperately Needed
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A jam session this week in St. Paul will raise money to help Puerto Rico recover from the devastation of Hurricane Maria, which hit …
The Next Debate: Foreign Aid vs. Military Spending
ST. PAUL, Minn. – President Donald Trump's call to increase military spending by $54 billion likely means cuts will be made to some politically-…
A Food Waste Problem: Your Kitchen & Around the World
ST. PAUL, Minn. - It's a major opportunity to address the growing global demand for food and, in Minnesota and across the United States, to slow the …