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A red knitted "Melt the ICE" hat atop a person's head

Red knitted 'Melt the ICE' hats raise $250K for Minnesota

The red knitted hats have gone viral across the crafting corners of the internet as a symbol of resistance against ICE.

Three women in red shirts hug a llama and alpaca outside of the Portland airport

At the Portland airport, find an alpaca to ease your flight anxiety

Traveling through PDX? Keep your eyes peeled for Beni the llama and Captain Jack the alpaca.

Two women laughing at a bar, as one of them drinks a cup of water.

New study: No-alcohol and low-alcohol beers — and dry pubs — are on the rise

A new survey from the British Beer and Pub Association shows that low-alcohol and no-alcohol consumption is more popular than ever.

On the left, a smashburger in a diner basket on a yellow counter. On the right, a sign that says Zeke Smash with a T. rex holding a burger in its hand

Every smash burger at this NC restaurant goes toward fighting childhood cancer

The brand new burger spot was inspired by a cause that hit close to home for owner Kyle Nelson.

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."

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

A screenshot of a comic book panel showing an immigrant family driving to a community health clinic to get vaccines

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

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.