Minnesotans
Coverage of Minnesotans in the Nexus archive.
- Undercover DHS agents surveilled activists, labor unions during Operation Metro Surge
New court filings are raising questions about federal surveillance conducted on Minnesotans. These allegations concern monitoring of activists and labor unions during Operation Metro Surge. The reported surveillance was allegedly carried out by undercover DHS agents who monitored protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Businessman donates $29 million to help Minnesotans pay rent after ICE surge
A Twin Cities biotech entrepreneur donated $29 million to assist Minnesotans with rent after a federal immigration crackdown caused financial struggles for families. The donation exceeds the amount initially pledged.
- Minnesota’s missed opportunity on AI worker protections
Minnesota’s Legislature did not pass AI worker protection laws during the latest session, despite rising AI adoption causing job losses and public demand for regulations. Over 800,000 Minnesotans are in jobs highly exposed to AI, with women and low-union industries facing disproportionate risks.