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Minnesota athletes head into the Winter Olympics with concerns about turmoil back home
About 26 Minnesota natives on the U.S. Winter Olympics team face emotional conflict amid federal immigration actions and protests affecting their communities.
- On Tuesday, 26 athletes native to Minnesota are part of the U.S. Olympic contingent in Italy, with many arriving excited but anxious about back-home issues.
- Following last month's shootings, federal law enforcement officials sent agents to Minneapolis amid protests, prompting backlash and unrest, as sources confirm.
- In video interviews, athletes described emotional strain and community support; Anderson said she struggles to keep sports in perspective, `doing this thing that does not matter`.
- At a St. Paul practice, the Minnesota Frost played a home game the day after Alex Pretti's fatal shooting, and players expressed high emotions. `They want to represent Minnesota well at the Games`, Lee Stecklein said.
- Looking beyond competition, about a dozen athletes who train or compete in Minnesota say the Olympics are a chance to `shine a light` on issues back home, highlighting community concerns.
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