Sofia Barnett
Intern
Sofia Barnett is an intern for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
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Minneapolis bars immigration enforcement staging on city-owned lots
Mayor Jacob Frey’s executive order responds to reports of planned federal actions targeting Somali immigrants.
December 4, 2025
Four men charged after shootout outside St. Paul market
Complaints describe a rolling shootout outside a Dayton’s Bluff market that ended with a Chrysler crashed into a Dairy Queen and four men bleeding from gunshot wounds.
December 3, 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
Shooter accused of killing man in St. Paul, driving off and crashing nearby
The killing occurred in apartment known to police for drug dealing and use, the charges read.
December 1, 2025
‘Fascinating’ freshwater jellyfish surface in Twin Cities suburban lake
The quarter-sized creatures briefly surfaced during a water-quality survey, offering a fleeting glimpse of a species that rarely shows itself in Minnesota lakes.
December 1, 2025
Snow totals rise across Minnesota after storm that lasted up to 30 hours
Rochester saw up to 8.5 inches, and 4 to 6 inches fell across the Twin Cities. The NWS says colder days are ahead.
November 30, 2025
Minneapolis, St. Paul declare snow emergencies as crews race to clear streets
Some parking restrictions roll through Thursday, with officials urging residents to move cars so plows can keep streets open.
November 30, 2025
Questions, conflicting accounts emerge after St. Paul ICE arrest, protests
City vows full review as DHS, family and witnesses offer sharply different explanations for arrests and police use of force.
November 26, 2025
St. Paul mayor, police chief defend officers after protesters clash with ICE agents during raid
Witnesses reported seeing a handful of arrests as protesters were sprayed with chemical irritants and rubber bullets.
November 26, 2025
Kristi Noem stops in Twin Cities to thank TSA for work during shutdown
Homeland Security chief’s appearance follows a Minnesota stop last month.
November 23, 2025
Editor's Pick
Property taxes are rising across Minnesota. See where homeowners could feel it most.
Homeowners will see higher than usual tax levy increases, which local officials blame on rising expenses and cost shifts from the state and federal government.
November 17, 2025
Minnesota’s housing system faces new threat as demand for shelter and meals grows
Catholic Charities Twin Cities reports a sharp jump in people needing help as HUD signals a retreat from permanent supportive housing.
November 16, 2025
