Louis Krauss
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General assignmentLouis Krauss is a general assignment reporter for the Star Tribune.
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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
Trump’s targeting of Somali immigrants stokes fear and anger in Twin Cities
Increased ICE activity, the end of TPS protections and pointed attacks from the president fuel growing anxiety.
December 3, 2025
Minneapolis invests millions in homeless housing projects as federal funding cuts loom
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and service providers act as cuts could force thousands of Minnesotans to lose housing.
November 21, 2025
Federal agencies offer no answers in St. Paul paper company raid, detainments
Some witnesses say their family members were taken, but little more than vague explanations were offered.
November 20, 2025
Federal agents confronted by protesters during operation at St. Paul company
The local office of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement confirmed its agents were on hand at what the agency called a federal criminal investigation. One witness said several of his relatives were taken into custody.
November 18, 2025
Minneapolis auditor says lack of police cooperation in dual probes is creating costly delays
The police department’s second-in-command has issued a memo saying “Failure to comply shall result in discipline.”
November 14, 2025
