'The Irony Is Not Lost On Us': Oglala Sioux Tribe Says ICE Illegally Detained Tribal Citizens In MN

The Tribe says enrolled citizens were detained in Minnesota, violating treaties that remain binding under federal law.

The Trump Administration Called Renee Good A Domestic Terrorist, But Experts Say The Label Is Premature

New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified.

Legal Observers In Minneapolis Follow Federal Agents, Document ICE Activity

WCCO Photojournalist Tom Aviles watched as it happened Tuesday afternoon in Minneapolis.

What Is The Cost Of The U.S. Immigration And Customs Enforcement Operation In Minnesota?

Around 2,400 federal agents are in the state. That's four times the number of officers in the Minneapolis Police Department.

Former Federal Officer Weighs In On ICE Actions In Minneapolis

"I think I'm the first deportation officer with a human rights award," Eric O'Denius said.

Border Patrol Commander Bovino On Calls For ICE To End Immigration Crackdown In Minneapolis | Full Interview

Bovino said that hundreds more federal agents are on the way to help more than 2,000 agents already in Minnesota.

Over $120 Million In USDA Award Payments To Minnesota Suspended, Sec. Rollins Says

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Friday that she is suspending payments on all active and future awards from the USDA.

Legal Analyst Breaks Down Questions Surrounding ICE Killing Of Renee Good In Minneapolis

Constitutional law professor David Schultz, who has taught a class on police, criminal and civil procedure, has some answers.

Trump Administration Freezes Food Stamps To MN Amid Fraud Investigation

The move is the latest attempt by the administration to cut off funding for state programs amid allegations of fraud.

Court Documents Shed Light On Identity Of ICE Agent Who Shot Renee Good In Minneapolis

According to Noem, the officer who shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good, a U.S. citizen, near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue.

Reps. Angie Craig, Tom Emmer Spar On House Floor Over Minneapolis ICE Shooting

The deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis ignited a heated exchange in Washington between two Minnesota lawmakers.

Audit Of Minnesota DHS Grant Programs Finds "Widespread Failures In Oversight"

According to the audit, DHS distributed more than $425 million in grants to 830 grantees between July 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2024.

GOP Minnesota Lawmaker Hopes U.S. House Committee Hearing On Fraud Will Provide "Perspective"

Rep. Walter Hudson (R) hopes the hearings raise awareness of the fraud problem on a national scale, but with a bit more focus than flair.

Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer Calls For Deportation Of Somali-American Citizens Engaged In Fraud

"If they're here illegally, deport them immediately; if they're naturalized citizens, revoke their citizenship," Emmer said in the post.

MN Student Loan Borrowers Could See Their Wages Garnished In 2026: What To Know

Millions of borrowers nationwide are considered in default.

Minnesota Sheriffs Ask DOC Commissioner Schnell To Step Down, Citing "Discontent" With County Jails

The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association submitted a vote of no confidence on Dec. 8, with 72 of Minnesota's 87 sheriffs voting in favor.

Minnesota Nursing Home Workers Will Have To Wait For Raises Because State Dropped Ball On Paperwork

Unprecedented minimum wages for thousands of workers in Minnesota nursing homes had been set to go into effect Jan. 1.

Fair Media Council Launches National Survey on News and Democracy

Residents invited to weigh in on how news shapes democracy today. Respond by Jan. 31.

Lisa Demuth Picks Attorney Ryan Wilson As Running Mate For 2026 Gubernatorial Race

Demuth announced her choice during a news conference on Monday afternoon.

MN Senate District 29 Election: Live Results For Holmstrom Vs. McNutt

Unofficial results showed Republican Michael Holmstrom Jr. leading Democrat Louis McNutt in the race to fill the vacant Senate seat.

2025 Minnesota Senate District 29 Special Election Guide

Voters in Wright, Meeker, and Hennepin counties will choose between Louis McNutt and Michael Holmstrom Jr. to fill the vacant District 29.

Gov. Walz To Join Farmers To Talk On Impact Of Tariffs On Minnesota Soybean Farmers

Minnesota is home to 26,000 soybean farmers, and 60% of their crop is sent overseas.

Minnesota improves its fiscal health

The state ends 2024 with a $15.6 billion surplus

Sen. Amy Klobuchar Calls It "Appalling" That Trump Accused FBI Of Putting Agents In Crowd On Jan. 6

"They were brought in because we needed help," Klobuchar said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."

Hennepin County Ends Practice Of Non-Public Safety Traffic Stops: "I Believe It Can Save Lives"

The largest county in Minnesota will no longer prosecute most felony cases that come from low-level traffic stops.

Could A Homeless Encampment Response From 2018 Work Now?

In the coldest month of 2018, a massive encampment with children in tents shocked the system.

Teachers And Schools Can Lead In Responding To The Gun Violence Epidemic

Two mass shootings in two days have left the Twin Cities reeling from horrific acts of violence, wondering how we can protect our children.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Confirms He Intends To Call Special Session On Guns After Annunciation Shooting

A senior administrative official told WCCO last week Walz was considering a special session on gun control as early as this month.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit That Sought To Stop Minnesota's PFAS Ban

A judge has thrown out a cookware industry lawsuit trying to stop Minnesota's ban on forever chemicals.

Trump Vows To End Mail-In Ballots: What MN Voters Need To Know

More than 1.2 million Minnesotans voted by mail in 2024.

What Policies Would State Sen. Omar Fateh Support If Elected Minneapolis Mayor?

Early voting in local municipal and school board elections around the state begins Aug. 25. That includes the mayor's race in Minneapolis.

Sen. Tina Smith Hospitalized For Observation After Feeling Ill At U.S. Capitol

"She expects to be back at work very soon," her staff said in a statement.

How MN Senators Voted On $9B Bill Cutting Public Broadcasting, Foreign Aid

If the U.S. House passes the bill, it would go to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.

Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell's Home Burglary Trial Set To Start Monday

Sen. Nicole Mitchell is facing charges of felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools for an alleged break-in.

Minnesota earns 84/100 in financial transparency, ranking 9 among 50 states

New report from Truth in Accounting reveals Minnesota’s strengths and weaknesses in fiscal reporting

Fact Check: Gov. Walz's Appointment Of Minnesota Shooting Suspect To Advisory Board

A memorial for Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband was set up outside the Capitol in St. Paul on June 15, 2025.

Minnesota Policy Change Takes Effect As Many State Employees Begin Working In-Office 50% Of The Time

The change went into effect on June 1, according to Julie Nelson, communications director with the Minnesota Department of Administration.

Special Session Headed For After Memorial Day Weekend As Minnesota Lawmakers Continue To Work Through Unresolved Budget Bills

Gov. Tim Walz won't officially call the special session until everything is wrapped up, but now it will be next week at the earliest.

WCCO Investigates What Happened After A Petition Was Filed Using Minnesota's Red Flag Law

"Looking at the data, you know, I see that it's being effective, right? It's giving a stop measure for these moments," Rep. Ethan Cha said.

Minneapolis Police Hire Civilian Bureau Chiefs To Lead Internal Affairs, Constitutional Policing Efforts

O'Hara said he had personally recruited Famodu and Martin, mirroring moves in large cities such as Los Angeles and Philadelphia.