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Therapy Dog Helps Heal Trauma in Minnesota School After Immigration Crackdown

28 May 2026 11:00

A therapy dog named Sage is helping students at Valley View Elementary School in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, recover from the trauma of a major immigration enforcement operation. - The operation, 'Operation Metro Surge,' resulted in over 4,000 arrests and multiple shootings.

- At least four students were detained and sent to a Texas detention center. - Experts warn that such trauma can cause lasting changes in children's brains.

- The school is using therapy dogs and group sessions to help students heal. The return to school has been a crucial part of the recovery process, with staff focusing on rebuilding a sense of safety and normalcy.

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