❄️March snowstorm bringing some prolific amounts to the region this weekend. Keep up to date on the latest forecast at mprnews.org www.youtube.com/shorts/5JvuM...

Did I spend my morning listening to hold music so I could make an informed vote? ... Anyways, DVS wants you to weigh in: www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

Oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel before falling back Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummeling financial markets. And gas prices continued to climb over the weekend in Minnesota and across the U.S.

While the surge of federal agents in the Twin Cities grabbed much of the attention the past few months, stories of children hiding at home, crying in class and being detained have quietly gripped some Minnesota small towns since January. More from MPR News reporter @eshockmanwrites.bsky.social

Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys says it's important to the band to visit the Minneapolis site where federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti. They will perform a free acoustic set at an anti-ICE fundraiser there, arguing the killing represents a profound shift in American society.

MPR News host Clay Masters (@claymasters.bsky.social) spoke with Rev. Mariah Tollgaard about her experience testifying with Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison.

A federal judge is weighing whether to hold U.S. Attorney Dan Rosen in contempt after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement failed to return detainees’ belongings, prompting a tense daylong court hearing in St. Paul.

Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor was just days away from returning home when a drone strike at a command center in Kuwait killed her. “You don’t go to Kuwait thinking something’s going to happen, and for her to be one of the first — it hurts,” her husband, Joey Amor, said.

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and Minnesota Wild leadership announced Tuesday that they’ve reached an agreement on a framework for $600 million in renovations at the Grand Casino Arena complex. From @anikabesst.bsky.social

That's how researcher Beatriz Garcia Nice describes the new U.S. stance under the Trump administration to programs addressing gender-based violence. n.pr/46Ds6JJ

U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Bryan ordered Rosen and one of his top deputies to appear personally and explain why Immigration and Customs Enforcement failed to follow orders to return personal belongings — such as car keys, driver’s licenses and work permits — to detainees. From @msepic.bsky.social

*seinfeld voice* what's the deal with local comedy? www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

The parents’ advocacy group — Annunciation Light Alliance — is prepared to push for gun violence prevention at the Minnesota Legislature and beyond. MPR News reporter Feven Gerezgiher introduces us to some of the parents involved in the effort.

In his testimony to congress, Ryan Schwank said he witnessed a training scenario where they had a bystander filming and the trainee pepper sprayed the bystander. When he asked the trainee why he did it, he said it was because it was what he saw ICE agents doing in Minneapolis.

A newly proposed MN bill suggests a series of changes to the state criminal code, teacher licensing requirements, MDE investigations, mandatory reporter training and school field trip requirements, all aimed at preventing grooming and child abuse in schools. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

Been out sick for a few days. What did I miss?

After one glorious, fleeting day — access to the Apostle Islands ice caves is likely done for the season. The blizzard sweeping across Lake Superior broke up the ice pack along the shore overnight www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

NEW: Here’s our searchable list of federal judges who have ruled on the legality of ICE’s mass detention policy — with links to key decisions by each. At least 380 district judges have rejected it in ~3,800 cases. 31 have upheld ICE’s approach ~180 times www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

Column by Dr. Jordan Metzl: For decades, we have equated thinness with health, but it's time to change that. Consistent movement may or may not change your weight, but it always improves health. Here are some ways to add movement to your routine: https://wapo.st/3ZXoHkX

Blizzard conditions continue to pummel Duluth and the North Shore, closing schools and knocking out power to thousands. The winter storm also prompted state transportation officials to close Highway 61 between Duluth and the Canadian border.

At "Ricky" Chandee was detained last month based on a conviction from 1992. His immigration lawyer, Linus Chan, said his case raises an important question: “At what point are we supposed to continue to say that if you've committed a crime, you're always a criminal?”

Still around 100 community reports of ICE activity around the Twin Cities today, the most of any state by far. In case you’re wondering why so many of us aren’t quite taking Homan’s presser today at face value.

Rich Ruohonen has tried to get to the Olympics for almost 40 years. He finally got his chance, taking to the ice at the Milan Cortina Games representing the U.S. on Team Casper for curling. n.pr/3MG0qNl

Twin Cities bookstores are responding to heightened fear around ICE activity by transforming their shops into hubs for community support, political understanding and emotional refuge, as readers turn to books, children’s resources and author fundraisers to navigate.

The St. Paul mayor took office during a surge of federal immigration agents in Minnesota. The Trump Administration announced Thursday it is ending what it calls “Operation Metro Surge.”

Minnesotans Corey Thiesse and Korey Dropkin have been sweeping the competition and on Monday, advanced to the gold medal game in mixed doubles curling. They’ll be facing off against Sweden at 11 a.m., taking home either gold or silver. Good curling to both teams.

Minnesota state employee union opens investigation into recently departed president minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/09/m...

County commissioners passed a resolution that asked the federal government to withdraw a legal opinion that confirms the boundaries of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe’s reservation. The border of the reservation encompasses several towns located in Mille Lacs County.

More people participating in the citizen science project Globe At Night could help fill gaps in what astronomers know about the extent of skyglow.

The Department of Homeland Security filed a motion Wednesday to expedite deportation proceedings in the family’s case, said immigration attorney Danielle Molliver with Nwokocha & Operana Law Offices.

The three-day event is a chance for the top 10 skating countries to bring home a medal — and for viewers to get acquainted with the sport's different disciplines and biggest names. n.pr/3M9aChi

The Milan-Cortina Olympics officially begin with Friday’s Opening Ceremonies. Here is the complete schedule of Olympic events, day by day.

Our first episode of @npr.org Up First: Winter Games. www.npr.org/2026/02/05/g...

Brock Nelson, the 34-year-old center for the Colorado Avalanche and first-time Olympian, hails from Warroad, Minn. He is the eighth Olympic hockey player native to the tiny lakeside town a few miles from the Canadian border that has supplied players for both of the previous men’s teams to win gold.

I don't know how she does it. One week after rupturing her ACL she's back on the skis. Hope you get that gold, Vonn.

Update: @eshockmanwrites.bsky.social reports that Elizabeth and her mom were released from ICE detention this evening. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

Lots of excellent work today by my @mprnews.org colleagues. This one from @msepic.bsky.social, though, is especially memorable. Federal atty tells judge: “The system sucks. This job sucks. I wish you would hold me in contempt so I would have a full 24 hours sleep." www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

When an ICE agent detaining them began to seize, the women urged the other officers to call 911 and let them help. “To do that, I had to take his weapon that was on his hip and move it around to the front of his body,” said Tippy Amundson. “Nobody stopped me from touching that weapon at all.”

A federal judge has sharply questioned the legality of the Defense Department’s efforts to censure and possibly demote Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, over his public criticism of the Trump administration.

An 11-year-old girl from Columbia Heights remains in ICE detention at the Dilley, Texas facility — where measles cases have been reported — sparking concern among family, community members and advocates.

tonight, catharine and guests will talk about how ice agents are using tech to track immigrants and protesters. i’m screening calls for this show tn. tune in!

Listen live and call in: University of Minnesota Law School Dean William McGeveran and Sahan Journal reporter Shubhanjana Das join MPR News host Catharine Richert to talk ICE's surveillance playbook and your legal rights.

Much of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is concentrated in Minneapolis and surrounding cities. But federal agents are making arrests across Minnesota and community members are banding together to keep watch and support immigrant neighbors. A view of the resistance from Northfield.

Gov. Tim Walz and other state and local leaders Tuesday called on federal immigration agents to stay away from schools, school buses and school bus stops as they warned of the long-term damage on children and families from the two-month immigration crackdown in Minnesota.

A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live and work in the U.S.

A Minnesota man convicted and imprisoned for assaulting police officers at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is running for a state Senate seat in western Minnesota. The district covers Brown, Lac Qui Parle, Lyon, Redwood and Yellow Medicine counties and parts of Chippewa and Blue Earth counties.

Thousands showed up for the ride organized by Angry Catfish Bicycle, a community-based bike shop on the city’s south side. Some riders wore yellow vests that read “Peaceful observer, don’t shoot” on the back.

More than 400 people gathered outside of Minneapolis’ VA Medical Center, where Alex Pretti worked as a ICU nurse, for a vigil honoring his life. Coworkers shared memories of Pretti, who they described as someone who always showed up for his patients and colleagues.

Jodi Kantor in the NY Times reports that the Chief Justice requested Court employees sign nondisclosure agreements in November 2024 - moving to formal contracts requiring silence/confidentiality after Trump was reelected: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...

The Columbia Heights school district canceled classes Monday after what school officials are calling a “credible threat.” The district didn’t release further details about the nature of the threat. It said the move to cancel classes was out of an abundance of caution.