Federal prosecutors subpoena offices of Minnesota governor, mayors, prosecutors over ICE crackdown
The U.S. Department of Justice delivered subpoenas to offices of Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors Tuesday.
January 20, 2026
How a small symbol of anti-ICE activity spread across Twin Cities
From street corners to City Hall, the sight and sound of whistles have become common around the Twin Cities amid the ongoing immigration operation and organized resistance.
January 20, 2026
The Black man and women who rescued anti-Islam activist Jake Lang from protesters in Minneapolis
Isaiah Blackwell used his body as a shield in guiding Lang away from counterprotesters before two Black women were his unexpected getaway drivers.
January 19, 2026
At popular Art Shanty Projects, artists and visitors reflect on ICE surge in Minneapolis
The 22nd annual event continues weekends through Feb. 8 at Lake Harriet in Minneapolis.
January 19, 2026
A state and city on edge faces another threat from Trump to send in 1,500 troops
But at Sunday church services, brunches and TV appearances, Minnesotans show resolve.
January 18, 2026
Jake Lang’s anti-Islam rally chased off by Minneapolis protesters
Below-zero windchills didn’t deter hundreds of protesters rallying against Lang and his handful of supporters in downtown Minneapolis.
January 18, 2026
Walz, Frey reportedly under investigation by U.S. Department of Justice
Both DFL leaders characterized any investigation as an intimidation tactic. Neither has received anything official from the DOJ.
January 17, 2026
University of Minnesota offers online classes for students who feel unsafe amid ICE surge
The U’s Twin Cities campus will offer the online option to students at the campus, which resumes classes Jan. 20.
January 17, 2026
2 arrested, one charged after unrest, agents’ vehicle vandalism and gun theft in Minneapolis
The upheaval came after a man was shot Wednesday night by an agent during immigration enforcement.
January 16, 2026
How the arrival of thousands of federal agents has shaken Minnesota
Here’s every major development since Operation Metro Surge intensified in early January.
January 16, 2026
Tribal leader walks back claims DHS isn’t cooperating with search for members thought detained
The Oglala Sioux Tribe and feds are still working to verify the tribe’s initial reports that four of its members had been detained in Minneapolis.
January 16, 2026
Fire Department report: Renee Good had four wounds from gunshots; 911 dispatch details chaotic scene
Newly acquired documents describe Good’s injuries after she was shot by an ICE agent Jan. 7.
January 16, 2026
