Homeland Security’s Operation Metro Surge is on the wane in Minnesota, though crowdsourced data about the frequency and locations where ICE agents have been spotted show they’re far from totally gone.
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Saturday gathering came nearly a month after nurse was fatally shot by federal agents
February 22, 2026
For disabled Minnesotans, Operation Metro Surge brought heightened risk and fear
The fear of potential ICE encounters kept many at home. It disrupted care systems and routines many rely on. And those detained by ICE were forced to navigate detention facilities with little access to resources.
February 21, 2026
Parts of I-494 closed for construction until Monday
Work crews are removing bridges and ramps along the interstate.
February 21, 2026
St. Paul police investigating arrest by federal agents of man who suffered life-threatening skull fracture
Federal agents say Alberto Castañeda Mondragón ran headfirst into a brick wall. He alleges he was beaten.
February 20, 2026
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Fewer than 500 ICE agents remain in Minnesota, lawmakers say
U.S. Reps. Ilhan Omar and Angie Craig learned of the state of Operation Metro Surge during a visit to the Whipple Federal Building on Friday.
February 20, 2026
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to join Robert DeNiro, Mark Ruffalo at State of the Union boycott event
Frey will speak during the Feb. 24 event, one of at least two occurring at the same time as President Donald Trump’s address to Congress.
February 20, 2026
After judge’s order, federal government releases man who fled in car from ICE and crashed in St. Paul
The judge said the government has offered no evidence or argument to keep him detained as his immigration status case continues.
February 20, 2026
Man with history of aggression toward Muslims sentenced to prison for arson attacks on Twin Cities mosques
Prosecutors told the court that these attacks “erode the refuge of peace and sanctuary, and impact the religious community’s sense of safety and stability.”
February 20, 2026
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Minneapolis Park Board puts moratorium on evictions
The action is the first in Minnesota as a result of the ICE crackdown. (And yes, the Park Board owns rental homes.)
February 20, 2026
Twin Cities tops Winter Olympics ratings on NBC
Through Monday, the Minneapolis-St. Paul media market is tied with Milwaukee for the highest local ratings for afternoon and primetime Olympics coverage.
February 20, 2026
St. Paul declares snow emergency, but Minneapolis doesn’t
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her cited the need to stay ahead of ice ruts, while Minneapolis hopes for warmer temps.
February 19, 2026
Minneapolis council backs off on revoking liquor licenses of hotels that housed ICE agents
A divided council approved the liquor licenses for the Canopy by Hilton and Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel.
February 19, 2026
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