St. Paul declares snow emergency, but Minneapolis doesn’t
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her cited the need to stay ahead of ice ruts, while Minneapolis hopes for warmer temps.
February 19, 2026
Judge orders federal government to release man who crashed after fleeing ICE in St. Paul
The judge said the government has offered no evidence or argument to keep him detained as his immigration status case continues.
February 19, 2026
U of M report finds Ramsey County restorative youth justice program is working
The “(Re)Imagining Justice for Youth” initiative is providing alternatives to the traditional court route for some youth offenders in order to better address underlying issues and reduce recidivism.
February 19, 2026
St. Paul bans face coverings for law enforcement, requires identifying badges
The ordinance requires officers, including ICE and Customs and Border Protection agents, to work without identity-obscuring masks.
February 19, 2026
St. Paul’s Cathedral Hill remains shaken by ICE crash, even as surge winds down
The crash in the stately St. Paul neighborhood will leave its mark on residents, as the crackdown changed life for people across Minnesota.
February 18, 2026
Police catch St. Paul driver who allegedly ran red light, killed man on mobility scooter and fled
The incident occurred on Feb. 11 near the intersection of Phalen Boulevard and Rose Avenue, police said.
February 17, 2026
Don Lemon, Nekima Levy Armstrong plead not guilty in church protest
Five protesters were arraigned in U.S. District Court in St. Paul on charges that were filed after a demonstration at Cities Church last month
February 13, 2026
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
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‘Crazy fast’ ICE chase in St. Paul ends with multi-vehicle crash, fleeing driver injured
A witness said the motorist was “barreling down the road” before colliding in the intersection with another vehicle.
February 12, 2026
2 men now tied to fatal shooting in SUV during suspected drug buy in St. Paul
Police found St. Paul man with multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle in the West Seventh neighborhood.
February 11, 2026
Jan. 6 rioter Jake Lang charged with damaging $6K ice sculpture at Minnesota Capitol
Days after his arrest, he agitated a crowd of anti-ICE protesters.
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
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