Louis Krauss
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General assignmentLouis Krauss is a general assignment reporter for the Star Tribune.
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ICE agent fatally shoots woman in south Minneapolis
Witnesses dispute the federal account that the agent fired “defensive shots” as Minnesota leaders call for independent investigation.
January 7, 2026
Hilton removes Minnesota hotel from chain for refusing to house ICE agents; staff maintains all welcome
The hotel chain has removed the Lakeville Hampton Inn after a video appeared to show the inn was still refusing to offer lodging to federal immigration officers.
January 7, 2026
Report: Hundreds more federal agents to arrive in Twin Cities for illegal immigration and fraud crackdown
CBS News reports the surge is expected to bring more agents to the Twin Cities metro, as Minnesota is under increased federal focus on fraud allegations.
January 5, 2026
Police investigating overnight burglary of Somali day care in south Minneapolis
The break-in comes in the aftermath of a viral video alleging fraud by several Somali child care centers.
December 31, 2025
Minneapolis picks assistant chief to lead fire department in interim role
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has named Melanie Rucker the department’s interim chief following the retirement this week of Chief Bryan Tyner.
December 29, 2025
Amid surging ICE raids, Twin Cities protesters mobilize to document arrests
A web of trained “legal observers” has formed to rush to ICE activity and film how agents carry out arrests amid “Operation Metro Surge.”
December 20, 2025
Racial profiling concerns grow as ICE expands presence in Twin Cities
Advocates point to so-called “Kavanaugh stops,” brief immigration encounters based on appearance rather than evidence.
December 18, 2025
Federal helicopters assist ICE operation in Minneapolis as protests continue
Customs and Border Protection confirmed the agency’s aircraft are “supporting federal law enforcement partners in Minneapolis.”
December 13, 2025
Minneapolis officials decry ICE arrest of Somali American citizen
Videos show ICE arresting a 20-year-old man who local authorities say is a U.S. citizen.
December 11, 2025
Prosecutors allege man exited St. Paul home that ICE raided, rammed agent’s van while fleeing
Jeffrey Lopez-Suazo was one of two men arrested during the raid, which drew hundreds of protesters.
December 8, 2025
Flight carrying detainees leaves Minnesota as ICE activity escalates
The Twin Cities saw immigration enforcement operations targeting Somalis and Latinos carried out this week by federal agents.
December 6, 2025
Twin Cities religious leaders unite to support Somali community and condemn Trump attacks
Religious leaders from churches, Jewish temples and mosques from across the state opposed remarks from President Donald Trump that included calling Somalis “garbage.”
December 5, 2025
