Replay: Star Tribune journalists discuss their coverage of Operation Metro Surge

February 3, 2026

A Q&A with Minnesota Star Tribune reporters and photojournalists covering the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota.

The Minnesota Star Tribune

Minnesota is in the national spotlight amid major federal immigration enforcement operations.

Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Jeff Day and Sofia Barnett and photographer Richard Tsong-Taatarii discussed the Strib’s ongoing coverage with moderator Allison Kaplan in a live Q&A on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

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