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
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
