Sarah Nelson
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Sarah Nelson is a reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
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Feds charge Minneapolis man with threats after early morning raid
Kyle Wagner is charged with cyberstalking and threats, according to the Justice Department.
February 5, 2026
Federal lawyer reportedly removed from post after telling judge her 'job sucks'
U.S. District Judge Jerry Blackwell ordered the hearing for U.S. lawyers to explain the federal government’s failure to comply with court orders.
February 4, 2026
Another wave of departures in Minnesota’s U.S. Attorney’s Office
14 attorneys have left this year, which prosecutors are calling unprecedented.
February 3, 2026
Judge denies effort to bring temporary halt to ICE operation in Minnesota
The order comes after the matter was argued in federal court.
January 31, 2026
Journalists Georgia Fort, Don Lemon among 4 arrested over protest during St. Paul church service
The arrests are tied to a demonstration at a church that has a pastor who is also an ICE official.
January 31, 2026
Judge to weigh political motives in ICE surge
A federal judge has asked the Trump administration to respond to allegations from the state’s leaders that Operation Metro Surge is motivated by animosity toward Minnesota.
January 30, 2026
Minnesota federal judge cancels contempt hearing requiring ICE director’s appearance
U.S. Chief District Judge Patrick Schiltz had more sharp words for ICE in his order canceling a hearing requiring the agency’s director to appear.
January 29, 2026
Star Tribune analysis: Feds disobeying judicial orders on immigration detainees
The federal government cites a glut in cases and low staffing as reasons for violating court orders.
January 28, 2026
As tensions rise after shooting, federal judge considering request to temporarily halt Operation Metro Surge
U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez said the matter is top priority.
January 26, 2026
Witness accounts of shooting detailed in legal bid to restore ICE restrictions
A pediatrician at the scene said they saw no agents performing CPR.
January 25, 2026
Activists released from custody after arrests tied to church service disruption
Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Allen and William Kelly are accused of violating the federal FACE Act.
January 23, 2026
White House posted altered photo depicting activist Nekima Levy Armstrong crying during arrest
The longtime activist’s attorney said Levy Armstrong was “calm and composed.” A White House spokesperson posted on social media that “The memes will continue.”
January 23, 2026
