
Zena Stenvik
Superintendent of Columbia Heights Public School District who recounts frontline experiences after ICE detained students in her district and describes community responses.
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Feb 22, 2026 • 26min
Minnesota Superintendent Fires Back at JD Vance Over Child Detentions
Zena Stenvik, superintendent of Columbia Heights Public School District, recounts frontline experiences after ICE detained students. She describes the day agents surrounded classrooms, how the community mobilized, and schools shifting to remote learning out of fear. Short, urgent stories about trauma, safety measures, and fighting to preserve truth and civic engagement.

Jan 29, 2026 • 22min
Minnesota superintendent on 'fearful' students being followed by masked ICE agents
Zena Stenvik, Columbia Heights superintendent, describes students scared after ICE activity near schools. Brian Bakst, Minnesota Public Radio reporter, gives local reaction to Tom Homan's remarks. Lauren-Brooke Eisen, Brennan Center senior director, analyzes rising ICE funding and the growing detention system. They focus on school safety, community responses, enforcement plans, and how money drives detention infrastructure.


