Intelligence
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Most recent items (last 3 days), grouped by scope with source and time for traceability.
Metro
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New video shows the minutes before immigration officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis (external site)
The video was posted Sunday by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on X.
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4-year prison term for Minneapolis man who shot at vehicles during separate St. Paul road rage incidents (external site)
He told investigators he hates driving and asked if the children in one of the vehicles were OK.
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State, MSP mayors allege ‘federal invasion’ in lawsuit against Trump administration (external site)
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Minnesota, alleges violations of the First and Tenth Amendments, the Equal Sovereignty Principle, and the federal Administrative Procedure Act.
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This Valentine’s Day, A Candlelight Concert Fills Minneapolis’s Granada Theater With Romance (external site)
Sometimes, the most profound declarations of love aren’t spoken; they’re felt in a shared moment of stillness. This Valentine’s Day in Minneapolis, as February 14 approaches, you can find that moment at a beautiful concert. In the warm g…
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The St. Paul Winter Carnival (external site)
The St. Paul Winter Carnival has plenty of outdoor events to bring some excitement to your winter! The main fun kicks off January 22, 2026 and runs through February 1, 2026. This carnival has been named the #4 winter carnival in the WORL…
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Ellison says Minnesota suing feds to end ICE ‘invasion’ (external site)
Here’s the latest Monday around the increased federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota and the killing of Renee Macklin Good in Minneapolis last week by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
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DHS announces more officers to Minnesota (external site)
Several Minnesota officials took to the national airwaves Sunday to discuss the fatal shooting of Renee Macklin Good by an ICE officer and to press for state involvement in the investigation.
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Tribal citizens encouraged to carry ID during surge (external site)
Several tribal nations will hold drop-in hours for citizens living in the Twin Cities to obtain or renew their tribal identification this week.
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What to do if ICE stops you? (external site)
With immigration enforcement activity increasing across Minnesota, many people are asking a simple but urgent question: What are my rights if ICE or other federal agents approach me?
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ICE operations prompt changes at Minnesota schools (external site)
After closing due to safety concerns last week, several Twin Cities school districts reopened their doors Monday to students with added safety measures amid a surge in immigration enforcement. More student walkouts protesting ICE operati…
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Scott Jensen names sheriff’s deputy as his running mate (external site)
Jensen announced on Monday that he picked lieutenant governor candidate Phouthaivanh Wilkerson to run with him for the Republican Party’s endorsement.
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Allegiant buys Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines (external site)
The Las Vegas-based airline Allegiant is buying Sun Country in a deal valued at about $1.5 billion.
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George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased (external site)
Five years after video of George Floyd's killing on a Minneapolis street, video of another law enforcement action in the northern city is central to another American debate. But times have changed.
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Celebrities wear pins protesting ICE at the Golden Globes (external site)
Some celebrities donned anti-ICE pins at the Golden Globes on Sunday in tribute to Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer last week in Minneapolis.
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Minn. braces for what's next in wake of shooting (external site)
Already shaken by the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration officer, Minnesota's Twin Cities on Sunday braced for what many expect will be a new normal over the next few weeks as the Department of Homeland Security carries out what…
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'Do's and don'ts' if you monitor ICE agents, immigration actions in Minnesota (external site)
To share more about Minnesotans’ rights while observing immigration actions and ICE agents, Erika Zurawski, co-founder of the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee and paralegal, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition in December.
World
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GLOBAL
WNBA, players’ union agree to moratorium, halting initial stages of free agency (external site)
The sides are continuing to negotiate in good faith on a new CBA and are far apart on salaries and revenue sharing.
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US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous and inexplicable escalation’ of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace (external site)
Europe’s leaders condemned the attack using the Oreshnik as “escalatory and unacceptable.”
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Trump holds off on military action against Iran’s protest crackdown as he ‘explores’ Tehran messages (external site)
The U.S. military appears to be on standby mode as Trump ponders next steps.
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Judge: Marital bliss and claims of monogamy are no defense against rape conspiracy charges (external site)
Prosecutors say all three brothers are accused of drugging and raping women.
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What to know about the warrants most immigration agents use to make arrests (external site)
Legal experts question the use of administrative warrants for these arrests on private property.
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FBI says it has found no video of Border Patrol agent shooting 2 people in Oregon (external site)
The FBI has interviewed four of the six agents on the scene, the document said.
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Court says Trump administration illegally blocked $7.6B in clean energy grants to Democratic states (external site)
The grants supported hundreds of clean energy projects in 16 states.
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GLOBAL
The Art Shanty Projects (external site)
Art Shanty Projects is back on the ice in 2026 with artist-made shanties, immersive activities and live performances all on the ice at Lake Harriet. Don’t miss this fabulous community event that makes winter fun. Click here for a full sc…
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Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival (external site)
Kites of all shapes, sizes, colors and themes will fly over frozen Lake Harriet with games, DJ, smores and more! A Shuttle will be provided to Lake Harriet from the Executive Building parking lot on the West side of Bde Maka Ska: 3033 Ex…
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How ICE uses phone and internet data to identify and track people (external site)
ICE recently purchased two programs called Tangles and Webloc, which are used to track the cell phone activity of entire neighborhoods and monitor people over social media and through internet data, according to reporting by 404 Media.
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Court orders Hopkins man detained by ICE in latest enforcement surge released from custody (external site)
Bryam Escobar Martinez is one of dozens of people detained by ICE who challenged their detention in court. A judge granted his request for release several days after the arrest.
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DOJ subpoenas the Federal Reserve in an escalating pressure campaign (external site)
The Justice Department has subpoenaed the Fed over Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony over the central bank’s headquarters renovation. Powell calls it part of a pressure campaign over interest rates.
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MN lawmakers want to better understand rural healthcare (external site)
Rural Minnesotans face rising health care costs and clinic closures. Lawmakers are holding listening sessions to hear residents’ challenges and explore solutions.
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Native community shares support amid ICE operations (external site)
Incidents involving ICE agents and Native American community members have prompted tribal leaders and Native advocacy groups to mobilize resources and provide guidance to tribal citizens and families.
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Trump ally lawsuits could shape 2030 census (external site)
The next U.S. census is four years away, but two lawsuits playing out this year could affect how it will be done and who will be counted.
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U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against IS in Syria (external site)
The U.S. has launched another round of retaliatory strikes against the Islamic State group in Syria following last month’s ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter in the country.
Neighbors
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VERIFIED NEWS
REGIONAL
Rochester's Latino businesses hurt by ICE enforcement (external site)
With an increased ICE presence in Rochester, a business owner who serves the city’s Latino community says many of his customers are afraid they’ll be detained, and are too scared to shop. In a social media post, he asked Rochester to ste…
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Olmsted County sheriff announces 2027 retirement (external site)
Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson has announced he will not seek a fourth term in office and will retire in January of 2027. Torgerson, whose area of jurisdiction includes Rochester and surrounding communities in southeastern Minnes…
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2 dead in Rochester house fire, authorities say (external site)
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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College basketball: Wisconsin beats No. 2 Michigan to give Wolverines 1st loss of the season (external site)
The Wolverines led by as much as 14 in the first half and lost because they gave up 54 points in the second half.
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Women’s hockey: St. Thomas tops Bemidji State (external site)
Rylee Bartz scored with just 55 seconds remaining in regulation.