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northernpublicradio.org > 2026-01-31 > minneapolis-police-chief-discusses-his-forces-relationship-with-federal-immigration-agents

Minneapolis Police Chief discusses his force's relationship with federal immigration agents

1+ hour, 23+ min ago   (71+ words) Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara sees little attempts at de-escalation from the some 3,000 federal immigration agents " four times the number of sworn MPD officers " in the city. Minneapolis Police Chief discusses his force's relationship with federal immigration agents Minneapolis Police…...

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northernpublicradio.org > 2026-01-31 > the-remarkable-life-of-reed-pegram-is-the-story-of-queer-black-scholar-finding-love-in-wwii-europe

'The Remarkable Life of Reed Pegram' is the story of queer Black scholar finding love in WWII Europe

1+ hour, 30+ min ago   (135+ words) NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Ethelene Whitmire about her book, "The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram," about a queer American Black man who went to Europe as World War II began, and stayed. 'The Remarkable Life of Reed Pegram' is…...

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northernpublicradio.org > 2026-01-31 > saul-williams-returns-to-poetry-and-scores-a-grammy-nomination-on-improvised-live-album

Saul Williams returns to poetry — and scores a Grammy nomination — on improvised live album

1+ hour, 31+ min ago   (52+ words) Poet and musician Saul Williams discusses his Grammy-nominated album "Saul Williams meets Carlos Nino and Friends at Treepeople." Saul Williams returns to poetry " and scores a Grammy nomination " on improvised live album Poet and musician Saul Williams discusses his Grammy-nominated…...

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northernpublicradio.org > 2026-01-31 > ugandan-opposition-leader-bobi-wine-is-in-hiding-after-disputed-election-loss

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine is in hiding after disputed election loss

1+ hour, 34+ min ago   (64+ words) From hiding, Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine tells NPR's Scott Simon why he continues to oppose repression in Uganda following the disputed Jan. 15 presidential election. Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine is in hiding after disputed election loss From hiding, Ugandan…...

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northernpublicradio.org > 2026-01-31 > judge-says-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-has-violated-96-court-orders-this-month-in-minn

Judge says Immigration and Customs Enforcement has violated 96 court orders this month in Minn.

1+ hour, 53+ min ago   (69+ words) NPR's Scott Simon talks to Georgetown Law Professor Stephen Vladeck about tensions between federal judges and the Trump administration after the recent immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota. Judge says Immigration and Customs Enforcement has violated 96 court orders this month in…...

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northernpublicradio.org > 2026-01-30 > minnesota-corrections-commissioner-disputes-ice-arrest-numbers

Minnesota corrections commissioner disputes ICE arrest numbers

17+ hour, 17+ min ago   (57+ words) NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Paul Schnell, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Corrections, over his agency's dispute of Homeland Security claims around arrest numbers. Minnesota corrections commissioner disputes ICE arrest numbers NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Paul Schnell, commissioner…...

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northernpublicradio.org > 2026-01-30 > these-films-took-home-top-awards-at-sundance-plus-seven-our-critic-loved

These films took home top awards at Sundance — plus seven our critic loved

These films took home top awards at Sundance — plus seven our critic loved17+ hour, 42+ min ago   (579+ words) These films took home top awards at Sundance " plus seven our critic loved'Northern Public Radio These films took home top awards at Sundance " plus seven our critic loved 2026 was an especially notable year for the Sundance Film Festival: it was…...

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northernpublicradio.org > 2026-01-30 > the-best-sledding-spots-in-massachusetts

The best sledding spots in Massachusetts

The best sledding spots in Massachusetts22+ hour, 7+ min ago   (72+ words) The best sledding spots in Massachusetts'Northern Public Radio The best sledding spots in Massachusetts More than 200,000 customers still don't have power after last weekend's huge storm. People are trying to get by without heat and bone-chilling cold. But snow also…...

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northernpublicradio.org > wnij-news > 2026-01-30 > how-a-dekalb-teacher-helps-his-students-through-grief-teachers-lounge-radio-show

How a DeKalb teacher helps his students through grief | Teachers' Lounge Radio Show

How a DeKalb teacher helps his students through grief | Teachers' Lounge Radio Show22+ hour, 19+ min ago   (356+ words) In case you didn't know, our podcast Teachers' Lounge is also on the radio! We've got all the interviews with Illinois teachers and education stories you love -- along with exclusive segments -- in a monthly, hour-long show on WNIJ. On this…...

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northernpublicradio.org > 2026-01-30 > can-you-save-a-public-parking-spot-after-a-snowstorm-the-debate-rages-on

Can you save a public parking spot after a snowstorm? The debate rages on

Can you save a public parking spot after a snowstorm? The debate rages on1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (731+ words) Boston resident Maureen Dahill knows how far people will go to save a public parking spot after a snowstorm. "People get so crazy because it takes so long to shovel out your car," Dahill says, so they use random items…...