New Trump Administration Order Could Lead To Detention Of Thousands Of Legal Refugees

The order, first reported on by The Washington Post, is the latest in a series of immigration restrictions by the Trump administration.

Judge Accuses Trump Administration Of 'Terror' Against Immigrants In Scathing Ruling

Citing the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, the judge said that the White House had also “extended its violence on its own citizens."

Our Mental Health System Needs A Mix Of Private Care And Public Oversight

Fraud is in the news. No one likes it or wants it. Not elected officials, legitimate service providers, or the people who use the services.

Minnesota 1, Trump 0

What we and the rest of America can learn from Trump’s retreat.

Federal Judge Rules Against Feds, Orders Overhaul Of Treatment Of Detainees At Whipple Building

The order came in response to a lawsuit alleging that the constitutional rights of detainees at Whipple are routinely violated.

Minnesotans Welcome Immigration Surge Drawdown But Remain Vigilant

The Trump administration on Thursday said it plans to end immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota after heightened activity.

Volunteers Run Website Tracking ICE Activity In Minnesota And Nationwide

"I'm not a developer by trade, by any means or definition of that word," Celeste, CEO and cofounder of iceout.org, said.

Native Activists Set Up Prayer Camp Outside Minneapolis ICE Detention Center

The Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building looms in the background of the camp at Coldwater Spring, or Mni Owe Sni, at Fort Snelling.

Feds To End Immigration Enforcement Operation In Minnesota

Trump's border czar said the operation will end after heightened activity that included two deadly shootings by federal agents.

Minnesota State Employee Union Opens Investigation Into Recently Departed President

The Minnesota Association of Professional Employees also put two union officials on administrative leave, awaiting the results of an audit.

A Nutritionist On RFK Jr.'S Upside-Down Food Pyramid: A Vibes-Based Policy Disaster

We spent the next 20 minutes picking apart what the Trump administration is calling a “historic reset” of federal nutrition policy.

Report: Poor Policy Language May Have Cost $1B Across 14 Medicaid Services In Minnesota

More than half of that was spent on early autism intervention centers.

Minnesota CEOs Have Reached The Limits Of Caution

Communities across Minnesota have responded with striking civic responsibility — neighbors organizing mutual aid, faith groups, and more.

These Are The States Where Incomes Grew The Most, Least In Recent Decades

A new study concludes that growth has been uneven across the country.

Judge Orders Release Of 5-Year-Old Boy Detained By ICE In MN

Images of the boy surrounded by ICE agents sparked even more outcry about the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in MN.

With The Immigration Crackdown, America Risks Violating Its Treaty Obligations

The law is clear: We cannot send refugees back to places where they could be persecuted or tortured.

Feds Charge Man Accused Of Spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar At Minneapolis Town Hall

A Minneapolis man has been charged in federal court after authorities say he sprayed U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar with liquid from a syringe.

Hearing On Minnesota's Lawsuit To Halt Federal Immigration Surge Ends With No Ruling

Judge says she wants time to issue “extremely important” ruling.

Minneapolis Mayor Frey Meets With Border Czar As Talks Continue On Operation Metro Surge

Mayor Jacob Frey said he urged an end to the federal operation while continuing discussions with Tom Homan.

Deadly Shooting In Minneapolis Could Lead To Partial Government Shutdown Over ICE Funding

The agreement had appeared to be on track for easy passage by the Senate by Friday, when a stopgap spending law expires.

8 Weeks Under Siege In Minnesota

ProPublica reported in October that immigration agents have detained more than 170 U.S. citizens.

'At Some Point We Will Leave,' Trump Says Of ICE In MN During WSJ Interview

When asked if the immigration officer who shot Alex Pretti did the right thing, the president didn’t answer directly, the Journal reported.

Thousands Rally Against ICE In Subzero Minnesota Temperatures

Several thousand gathered in downtown Minneapolis despite Arctic temperatures to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.

ICE May Be Tracking You Via Your Cell Phone. A Minnesota Law Can Help.

The Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act gives Minnesota residents the right to tell companies “no” when it comes to selling their data.

Iraq War Vet Among Those Denied Lawyer Access While Held By ICE In Minneapolis: Report

Attorneys say they were physically blocked from seeing detainees at a Minneapolis federal building, including a U.S. citizen Iraq War vet.

Federal Judge Says Immigration Sweeps Can Continue For Now In Minnesota

Madel said he is still running for governor and that he wanted to help Ross get legal representation from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Libertarian Cato Institute Condemns Trump’s Insurrection Act In MN Threat

The Cato Institute called the president’s threat to deploy the military “extraordinary and hazardous.”

Ellison Says He'll Sue Trump Administration Over Minnesota-Specific SNAP Cut

“I will not allow you to take from Minnesotans in need,” Ellison said in an X post responding to Rollins’ letter. “I’ll see you in court.”

Feds Oust Minnesota Investigators From ICE Shooting Probe

The clergy also called on Congress to investigate the shooting and for ICE to leave the state.

Driver Shot In Minneapolis Is At Least The 5th Person Killed In US Immigration Crackdown

No officers or agents have been charged in the deaths.

Walz Made The Right Call For His Party, And For Minnesota

In the late 2024 budget forecast, he said disability and autism services were driving state government spending beyond expectations.

Fed Agents In Twin Cities To Nearly Double Combined Minneapolis, St. Paul Police Forces

Federal officials say about 2,000 officers are expected as DHS calls the Minnesota deployment its largest enforcement operation ever.

'Quality Learning Center' In Minneapolis Reviewed By State In 2025: What Licensing Records Show

The daycare drew attention after a viral video showed a sign reading, "Quality Learing Center."

Walz's Rough Day Ends A Rough Year

As is so often the case, the dark clouds were visible during Walz’s 15-month honeymoon if you knew where to look.

Apple Valley High School Students Walk Out Of Class To Protest ICE

Sophomore LilianaOliveras said that her father, a U.S. citizen whose family is from Puerto Rico, was almost detained by ICE recently.

Trump Signs Order Intended To Block States From Regulating AI

David Sacks, the chair of a White House board on technology, said there were more than 1,000 pending AI bills in state legislatures.

Voting By Mail Faces Uncertain Moment Ahead Of Midterm Elections

Donald Trump has assailed mail-in voting and vowed this summer to lead a movement to eliminate the practice.

MN-Based World Without Genocide: US Is Shirking Its Obligation

What message does our silence on human rights send to friends and foes alike?

Advocates Say DHS, Spooked By Fraud, Neglects Its Responsibilities Toward Disabled

DHS has gone too far and is now hurting people who need help, the attorneys say.

First Step For Walz: Take Responsibility

Gov. Tim Walz was on “Meet the Press” this week and made a few flummoxing assertions just inside a single question and answer.