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Family recounts danger, chaos after being caught in unrest after man shot by federal agent

The family’s 6-month-old baby foamed at the mouth and was unconscious after federal agents threw tear gas and flash-bangs under their SUV, according to the child’s parents.
January 21, 2026

Minnesota refugees with legal status being detained in sweeping operation

A federal operation launched on Jan. 9 focuses on refugees while a concurrent effort is detaining people who entered the country illegally. Both target Minnesota.
January 21, 2026
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The Trump administration calls them the ‘worst of the worst.’ Here’s what we found.

The federal government has identified only a fraction of the immigrants it has detained. Many have violent criminal records, but few were wanted by police.
January 21, 2026

Minnesotans and ICE alike brace for subzero cold snap

Cold as ICE: There is such a thing as bad weather, and Minnesota has the forecast to prove it.
January 21, 2026

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
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey offered some answers Wednesday, one day after the Mohamed Noor verdict.

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
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