Court ruling means Minnesota immigrants sent to Texas may have little chance of returning
Judges say Trump administration can indefinitely detain anyone who enters the U.S. illegally, a ruling that could affect thousands sent to Texas detention facilities.
February 13, 2026
Border czar credits ‘significant cooperation’ for end of ICE surge, but sheriffs say policies haven’t changed
Hennepin County says it still will only notify immigration officials if they produce a judicial warrant.
February 13, 2026
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Minnesota’s suburbs are an election battleground. Trump’s immigration surge is unpopular there.
A new poll shows suburban residents and independents aligning more with Twin Cities residents in opposing Trump’s crackdown and immigration agents’ tactics.
February 12, 2026
Troubled patient assaults Burnsville hospital workers, dies in jail
Fourth high-profile assault of hospital workers since last fall underscores challenge of managing patients in mental health crises.
February 11, 2026
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The unexpected resistance to ICE in Minnesota: The soccer moms of Signal
Across the Twin Cities, a cadre of suburban sports moms have mobilized to support immigrant families.
February 11, 2026
14-year-old boy dies after shooting in Burnsville
No arrests have been announced. The victim was identified by family as Charles Moore, Jr..
February 11, 2026
Prosecutors say Twin Cities man bought mansion thanks to $350M fraud scheme that netted $19M
Through his company, Caesar Wilson bought a lakeside estate in Prior Lake, according to prosecutors.
February 10, 2026
Family IDs the man killed and his father injured in St. Louis Park house fire
Fire crews from 10 departments were called in response to the blaze, officials said.
February 9, 2026
Evangelicals wrestle with faith and politics as ICE surge continues in Minnesota
Small cracks may be emerging among followers known for their staunch support of MAGA.
February 8, 2026
Hennepin County sheriff hasn’t decided how much to aid ICE, even if it helps end surge
Sheriff Dawanna Witt told reporters Friday she’s met with federal officials four times but is still unsure about how much to cooperate with immigration enforcement.
February 6, 2026
Prosecutors halt case against sheriff’s captain accused of stealing item from lab for fishing trip
Steven Labatt left a generator back on the lake and didn’t bother to try to retrieve it, according to the criminal complaint.
February 6, 2026
Anoka opens country’s only city-owned dispensary
Anoka Cannabis Co.’s website proudly proclaims: “Profits from your purchase stay in the city of Anoka.”
February 6, 2026
