Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told Fox News on Jan. 6 that her agency sent 2,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to the Twin Cities — a federal presence that far surpasses any single Minnesota police agency.

The Minnesota Attorney General's Office is asking residents to share information about the actions of federal agents in Minnesota, including those from the Department of Homeland Security, that have affected them or someone close to them.

President Donald Trump this morning threatened to use the Insurrection Act in Minnesota, following protests after a federal agent shot a man in the leg after an alleged assault on the officer.

Here are three examples and some tips for telling fake videos and images from real ones.

The agent, Jonathan Ross, was dragged by a vehicle and injured during a June operation in the Twin Cities, court records show.

Statement from the Minnesota Star Tribune:

Live updates: The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said its agents "are involved in the investigation regarding the use-of-force incident that occurred earlier today in Minneapolis involving an ICE officer." The agency added that the investigation will be conducted jointly with the FBI.

Live updates: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz extended condolences to the family of the woman killed by ICE. He added that he has issued a warning order to the Minnesota National Guard to prepare for a possible deployment.

That message is: “ICE, get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”

DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said the ICE agent "fired defensive shots," and the woman shot has died.

Hilton has dropped a Lakeville Hampton Inn from its chain of franchisees on after learning that the hotel continued to bar federal immigration officers from staying there.

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is being encouraged to run for Minnesota governor and is seriously considering it now that Tim Walz has dropped out of the race, according to a person familiar with her thinking.

Walz will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 5 to discuss his decision to exit the 2026 governor’s race. In a statement Monday morning, Walz said he “came to the conclusion that I can’t give a political campaign my all.”

Sneak peek at how driverless cars like Waymo would navigate the snow and ice in Minnesota. Because we have a lot of snow and ice.

In memorium, just some of the notable Minnesotans we lost this year.

In the year 2025, it's still surprising (and yet unsurprising) to read things like: "Hardman will be the first Black woman to serve in the Iowa Senate."

The movement is also hiding immigrant families without permanent resident status from discovery, ferrying kids to-from school, delivering meals to families. They stand guard outside mosques, collect cars abandoned after sudden arrests, locate people in immigration jail and help get them attorneys.

Like Mpls, St. Paul does not officially condone people living outside. But St. Paul does not see providing sanitation as being at odds with the goal of getting people into shelter. St. Paul workers connect regularly with unsheltered people with an eye to providing a level of sanitation and dignity.

Behind the scenes details of Snoop's Minnesota halftime show. On the first of two days of rehearsals, Snoop made sure to shake the hand of every orchestra member. There wasn’t much interaction with the guest stars -- Andrea Bocelli wasn’t even at rehearsals.

The video has amplified national scrutiny on Minnesota over Medicaid fraud, which federal investigators say has swamped state programs, while also raising concerns that fraud has continued to proliferate in a program flagged for issues 10 years ago.

A core source for the article now calls the story “bullshit” and claims he was misquoted. Another person cited in the piece is distancing himself from the reporting. www.startribune.com/city-journal...

Much of Minnesota is getting hit with a snowstorm Sunday into Monday. Here's the latest forecast:

I'm guilty of bracketing but also, TONS of stores don't carry a wide selection -- or ANY selection -- of petite sizes in store so then I have to order multiple sizes online to see which one fits better. Retail returns (and honestly, sales) are a very complex issue overall.

Your must-read of the day (with tissues): In the months since Fletcher was fatally shot during at Annunciation Catholic School, the Merkels have clung to everyday relics of their second child’s brief, full life. Whatever they’re feeling, they’ve learned how large their village has become.

I'm at the stage in life where I'm old and cynical enough not to care what people think anymore, so anyone who tries a microaggression on me will definitely get a quick clapback but I'm always up to practice and get better via @laurayuen.bsky.social

Bam Turay believes the ICE interview took off in part because of timing — his account had already been gaining traction — but mostly because of the speaker himself. The student, though seemingly intoxicated, delivered his views with clarity and conviction that caught viewers off guard.

Goodbye, 2025. @stribrooks.bsky.social looks back at the sorrow and joy of the year that was.

Ann Rest and Sandy Pappas are retiring when their terms end in early 2027, taking with them a collective 84 years of legislating experience. In their decades serving in St. Paul, they watched as women went from being relegated to the sidelines to leading caucuses and top committees at the Capitol.

Many customers are afraid to be seen in public as federal immigration authorities continue to confront and arrest people. Some businesses are locking doors to avoid enforcement. Others are seeing employees avoid work.

Walz said the Trump administration is not sharing any information with the state about this month’s “Operation Metro Surge” but he said he was expecting an increase as early as Christmas Eve.

The Minnesota Star Tribune is suing the city of Minneapolis, alleging that the Police Department has refused to release crime report information in violation of the state public records law.

“Just being able to be that safe spot for them to land at the end of their life is one of the best things,” said Bambi Holloway, who has fostered for Grey Face for the last six years and now serves as the organization’s hospice coordinator.

"This season, may we remember what winter has always known. We survive by gathering close. By holding each other. By making light for each other. By protecting what is most precious. Where the soul feels its worth. That’s the world I want to live in. And I still believe we can choose it."

Organizers of an anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) march in the heart of south Minneapolis’ immigrant business corridor are expecting thousands of people to rally on Saturday morning. Follow along for live coverage:

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In an email to her constituents, Emily Koski said she’s been the target of escalating harassment by a man who has caused her and her family stress, anxiety, and an “unshakeable sense of being unsafe.”

“For Deqa, it’s been an inconvenience,” Rob Briody told @laurayuen.bsky.social. “For me, it’s been a cry to protect my neighborhood.”

I won an award today but I refused to go and accept it because I didn’t want to go stand up in front of everyone, how do people just enjoy everyone looking at them, that’s like a nightmare to me

At least four people were detained Monday afternoon during an ICE operation near Karmel Mall in south Minneapolis, according to multiple witnesses at the scene. 📸: Taneka Dortch and libanshow1

The Minnesota Star Tribune is following reports of individual ICE incidents as we learn of them. Find updates here. Tips can be emailed to [email protected].

A federal agent on an immigration detail was briefly “involuntarily carried” off in an SUV Wednesday after confronting a man in Plymouth about his visa status, according to charges against two people.

"They shared a strawberry. It was a beautiful moment." 🥰

“Do not listen to anyone telling you that it is normal to stop your car in the middle of the suburbs, get out and saw the head off of some roadkill and then throw the head in the back of your car and keep on driving.”

A recent survey found many Americans don’t believe a college degree is worth the cost. And as employers tighten up hiring criteria in the loosening labor market, it’s becoming even harder for the roughly 60% of Americans without a degree to land a job.

Louder for the people in the back

Augsburg University’s president on Monday condemned the detention of a student by federal immigration agents on campus over the weekend, calling the encounter a violation of the university’s private property and its values.

I guess I’m one of the lucky ones, I got Stranger Things S5 to load and watched episode 1 and half of 2, but it was slow and glitchy at times so then I just went to ep 4 and watched it at 2x so I could see the cliffhanger because what if Netflix totally crashes, I gotta know what happens TONIGHT

So in Minnesota we don't pardon turkeys, we "present" them. Gru's family had him come out for photos and then told @stribrooks.bsky.social he'll be the guest of honor tomorrow ... on their dinner table. 😮

The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists strongly condemns attacks on journalists by law enforcement on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, during a federal operation in St. Paul. Read our full statement: www.mnspj.org/2025/11/26/m...

While it’s accurate that fraudsters have stolen hundreds of millions of dollars from MN government programs in recent years, and that many of the perpetrators have been of Somali descent, there is scant evidence to support the claim that stolen taxpayer funds have been funneled to terrorist groups.