Rev. Jesse Jackson remembered as civil rights icon in Minneapolis
Rev. Jesse Jackson made several stops in and around Minnesota, like near Amery, Wisconsin, a campaign stop during his 1988 run for president.
Are there fewer federal agents in Minnesota?
Border czar Tom Homan's announcement Sunday of a steep drawdown of federal forces in Minnesota has been met with some skepticism. A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement observer said Monday that, while she's seen fewer immigration agents in Minneapolis and St. Paul, they are still out in the suburbs and areas outside the metro.
Man, teenage boy shot inside Columbia Heights restaurant, police say
Police in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, are looking for the shooter who injured a man and a teenage boy Saturday night inside a restaurant.
Somali community hesitantly hopeful amid news of ICE drawdown
Karmel Mall has been mostly silent, with shops closed at the building on East Lake Street. Operation Metro Surge has caused many Somalis to stay home.
No deaths, injuries down since AI camera added on Highway 7 in Minnesota
For the past year, an artificial intelligence camera has captured images of people driving distracted on Highway 7 in Minnesota between St. Louis Park and St. Bonifacius. In 2024, there were five fatalities on Highway 7 alone, one of the deadliest years on record, but since the AI technology was added, there have been zero.
Report: hundreds more charged with impeding feds amid ICE surge
According to Reuters, the Trump administration has prosecuted at least 655 people for interfering with federal agents since city-by-city enforcement began last summer.
Gun permit applications, class demand skyrocket amid ICE surge
January is typically a slow month at Frontiersman Sports, but employees at the St. Louis Park, Minnesota, gun shop said sales spiked 30% above normal for the month.
Minneapolis City Council approves $1M in rental assistance for families impacted by ICE
The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to give a $1 million of rental assistance to Hennepin County to help families impacted during Operation Metro Surge.
700 federal agents to leave Minnesota "effective immediately," Homan says
Border czar Tom Homan said in an update Wednesday morning that 700 federal agents would be leaving the Twin Cities area "effective immediately," due to an "unprecedented" level of cooperation between counties and immigration enforcement officials.
Survey shows Operation Metro Surge's deep impact on economy
The resulting turmoil of Operation Metro Surge has left its mark on businesses and events across the state and in Minneapolis in particular.
Protesters gather at Target's Minneapolis HQ as new CEO starts first day
Anti-ICE protesters rallied outside of Target's headquarters in downtown Minneapolis Monday as Michael Fiddelke, the company's new CEO, starts his first day.
Ecuadorian consulate in Mpls. says it turned away ICE agents
The Consulate of Ecuador in Minneapolis says a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent attempted to enter its premises late Tuesday morning.
Alex Pretti memorial bike ride planned for Saturday
Between 50 and 1,000 people are expected to take part in a memorial ride for Alex Pretti on Saturday in Minneapolis.
Immigration crackdown builds uncertainty for construction industry
Members of the CTUL workers' nonprofit walked through the doors of the D.R. Horton office in Lakeville, Minnesota, on Wednesday morning, demanding the company keep federal agents off construction sites without proper warrants.
MSP workers say ICE at airport is stoking fear among employees
"I'm a citizen and I'm very scared to be here," said Feben Ghilagaber, who has worked at the airport as a server for more than 20 years.