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The city of Minneapolis as seen from a distance, framed by snow covered trees.

Minnesota has one of the highest concentrations of Korean adoptees in the United States. Here's how they're protecting each other during ICE raids

As ICE ramps up its presence in Minnesota, a Korean adoptee nonprofit is speaking directly to its community about safety.

Atop a photo of a hockey rink are two Ottawa Senators jerseys. A black one has the number 81 and the name Rozanov, and a red one has the number 24 and the name Hollander, representing the hit show, "Heated Rivalry."

LGBTQ+

This NHL team is selling 'Heated Rivalry' jerseys. The proceeds will be donated to a queer and trans hockey league

After selling out almost immediately, the jerseys are now back in stock.

Two photos side by side. On the left is Modern Times Cafe in South Minneapolis during a snowy day. On the right is three people (a woman and two men) working at a skillet in a commercial kitchen.

Businesses Doing Good

Minneapolis cafe vows to be 100% free to 'everyone except ICE' as long as agents are in MN

Modern Times Cafe has transformed into “Post Modern Times” in an effort to support community members amid ICE occupation.

Animals

Could otters slow climate change by munching on sea urchins? Scientists think so

From kelp forests to sea grass meadows, these charismatic predators are quietly holding parts of the coast together.

A group of Buddhist monks, dressed in orange robes, walks along the snow-filled streets of North Carolina, escorted by local authorities

Faith

Buddhist monks surpass halfway mark of 'Peace Walk,' despite snow and freezing temps

The monks were not deterred by severe winter weather in the Southeast.

Arts & Culture

Dave Matthews Band pledges to plant 1 million trees on newly-announced summer tour

The band’s partnership with the Nature Conservancy continues, and will result in a total of 7 million trees planted since 2020.

Health

Language barriers make it hard for immigrants to navigate the US healthcare system. This comic book is a lifeline

Comic books about vaccinations, clean air, heat stroke, and more help migrant workers know how to keep themselves safe.

Two ICE agents shoot "less lethal" bullets and tear gas into a crowd of protesters in Minneapolis

People Doing Good

This Vietnamese restaurant sheltered protesters from tear gas (and fed them pho) following ICE shooting

Following the shooting of Alex Pretti, protesters and reporters on Minneapolis’s Nicollet Avenue sought a safe place to shelter. Tracy Wong opened her doors — and her arms.

A close-up of a person knitting a red hat

Arts & Culture

Knitters protest ICE presence in Minnesota with red hats, inspired by another historic act of resistance

Sales of the “Melt The ICE” knitting and crochet patterns will support local organizations supporting immigrants.

A young Native American girl stands at the edge of a green field

Human Rights

From eviction to co-stewardship: Indigenous communities reclaim park lands

From the Grand Canyon to Yosemite, Indigenous leadership is guiding restoration, protecting land, water, and culture.