Minnesota National Guard on standby for snowstorm rescue operations
The Minnesota National Guard is on standby in various spots in southern Minnesota, prepared for activation should rescue operations become necessary during this weekend's storm.
2 years after catalytic converter law passed, thefts back on the rise
Data show that catalytic converter thefts are on the rise again in the Twin Cities.
Minneapolis Mayor Frey vetoes eviction notice extension ordinance
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed a measure passed by the City Council last week that requires landlords to wait longer before filing an eviction notice.
Judge: ICE agents illegally detained people based on racial profiling
On at least 23 occasions, federal agents in Minnesota detained people solely on the basis of their race during Operation Metro Surge. That's according to a federal judge who issued a ruling based on an ongoing lawsuit brought on by the ACLU of Minnesota.
Twin Cities suburbs struggling to recover from ICE surge
In Hopkins and Minnetonka, Minnesota, a nonprofit serving both communities is seeing an unprecedented level of need in the wake of Operation Metro Surge.
Minneapolis mosque recognizes ICE observers for helping its community
As thousands of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents hit the streets of Minneapolis, thousands of neighbors followed, documenting and protesting the immigration operation for months. On Friday, a community that found itself in the federal government spotlight gave thanks to some observers.
Judge threatens fines over ICE's failure to return personal property
Work permits, driver's licenses, a nail gun. These are just some of the items listed off in federal court Thursday. ICE can't find them, according to the attorneys for the former detainees trying to get their possessions back.
Iranians in Minnesota emotional as U.S. strikes continue
Minnesota's leaders are reacting to the news about the United States and Israel attacking Iran. A Minnesotan, who grew up in Iran, spoke with WCCO.
Family of teen killed at Minneapolis birthday party rebukes plea deal
A teenager who has admitted to shooting and killing another teen in Minneapolis, for now, is not expected to spend any time in an adult prison. The family of the victim is distraught.
Walz unveils anti-fraud bill after feds halt $259M in Medicaid funding
Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz laid out his anti-fraud legislative package on Thursday, one day after the White House paused $259 million in federal Medicaid payments to the state until a comprehensive action plan is laid out to fight fraud.
Docs show decrease of ICE agents but local org helping detainees says work isn't done
The number of ICE agents in Minnesota is continuing to drop, with new numbers revealed by local federal leadership in recent court filings.
Reps. Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig say Whipple building was "completely empty"
Two Minnesota members of Congress returned to the building at the center of the state's immigration surge after being denied access last month.
Minnesota day cares accused of fraud in viral video sue state
Three Minnesota child care centers featured in a viral video alleging fraud at Somali-run day cares are now suing the state of Minnesota, claiming they were unfairly punished.
Renee Good memorial in south Minneapolis damaged in fire
The memorial for Renee Good, who was killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, was set on fire Tuesday night, a Minneapolis City Council member said.
Feds say ICE surge is ending. Many immigrants don't believe it.
A woman from Mexico tells WCCO that she hasn't left her St. Paul, Minnesota, apartment for the last month. She said it takes courage to even take out the trash.