Seen ICE At A Minnesota School Or Bus Stop? Patch Wants To Hear From You

Patch is collecting firsthand reports from readers who say they have personally seen ICE at or near K–12 schools or bus stops in Minnesota.

'Credible Threat' Forces Closure Of Columbia Heights Public Schools

District officials said schools are closed out of an abundance of caution and that no students or staff should report to school today.

In Shift, DOJ Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into Alex Pretti Killing

The move expands the federal review beyond a narrow Homeland Security inquiry.

Tariffs, Weaker Canada Trade Drive 14 Percent Q3 Drop In Minnesota Exports

Exports of agricultural, mining, and manufactured goods totaled $5.7 billion from July through September, a 14 percent decline.

Hennepin Healthcare To Lay Off About 100 Workers In Minneapolis

The layoffs are tied to service consolidations as the health system faces major financial pressures.

Tom Homan Admits ICE Operation ‘Hasn’t Been Perfect’ In Minnesota

The border czar acknowledged missteps in the Minnesota operation and said internal improvements are being made as enforcement continues.

Mayor Frey Goes To Washington To Push End Of ICE’s Metro Surge

The Minneapolis mayor is meeting with lawmakers and mayors as the Senate debates DHS funding.

2 Federal Agents Placed On Leave In Killing Of Minneapolis Nurse Alex Pretti

The move came as two Republicans broke with the White House and scrutiny intensified over the fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti.

Feds Say 2 Agents Shot Alex Pretti, Won’t Name Them

Federal authorities have still not publicly identified the U.S. Border Patrol agents involved in the killing of Alex Pretti.

'How Many Innocent Lives Must Be Lost?' Alex Pretti’s Sister Speaks Through Grief

"Hearing disgusting lies spread about my brother is absolutely gut-wrenching."

Chief Federal Judge In MN Orders ICE Head To Personally Explain 'Violations'

Minnesota's Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz said ICE ignored court-ordered bond hearings and warned the agency head could face contempt.

GAF To Close Minneapolis Plant, Lay Off 120 Workers

The roofing manufacturer will permanently shut down its Lowry Avenue facility this spring.

Businesses Face Pressure To Respond To Immigration Enforcement While Also Becoming A Target Of It

In Minneapolis, some hotels, restaurants and other businesses have temporarily closed their doors or stopped accepting reservations.

Border Patrol Commander, ‘Some’ Agents To Exit MN After Alex Pretti Shooting: Reports

CNN and The Wall Street Journal report internal White House frustration over public comments and messaging after the fatal shooting.

Trump Praises Call With Gov. Tim Walz, Says Leaders Were 'On Same Wavelength'

President Donald Trump said the Minnesota governor called to work together and described the conversation as "very good."

Feds Can’t Destroy Evidence, For Now, In Killing Of Minneapolis Resident Alex Pretti: Judge

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order after Minnesota officials sued to block DHS from altering or destroying evidence.

Outraged Protests Erupt Nationwide After Another Deadly Shooting By ICE In Minneapolis: 'He Was A Good Man'

Protesters took to streets, chanting "ICE out," "Immigrants are welcome here," and more Saturday after an ICU nurse was shot, killed by ICE.

Man Shot By ICE Agents In Minneapolis ID'ed, MN National Guard On Standby

The MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said that federal officers blocked the agency from accessing the scene of the Saturday shooting.

'Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home': GoFundMe Tops $200K For MN Child Detained By ICE

Organizers say the money will help cover legal costs after the boy and his father were transferred from Minnesota to Texas.

Extended Shifts, Canceled Days Off: Minneapolis Police Work Under Added Strain From Feds

MPD says officers are absorbing harassment, emergency responses, and overtime tied to ICE activity while continuing core public safety work.

ICE Detained 5-Year-Old In Minnesota, School Officials Say Child Was Used As ‘Bait’

School officials say the child and his father were taken to Texas despite an active asylum case, according to MPR News.

JD Vance Expected To Visit Minneapolis As ICE Surge, Unrest Continue

The vice president’s planned visit comes as ICE activity continues and the Twin Cities brace for extreme cold.

Pentagon Prepares Hundreds More Active-Duty Soldiers For Possible Minneapolis Deployment: Report

Military police based in North Carolina would join Alaska-based airborne units already under prepare-to-deploy orders, according to MS NOW.

Twin Cities Businesses Close Friday In ICE Protest, Economic Blackout

Businesses say they are closing to protest ICE activity and give workers time to rest, organize or grieve.

​‘I’ve Never Felt Less Safe’: Survey Captures Fear, Anxiety Over ICE Agent Surge In Minnesota

Respondents from cities and suburbs alike described fear, anxiety and daily disruptions tied to ICE activity.

Minnesota AG Releases Consumer Alert On ICE Surveillance Tools

Keith Ellison warns Minnesotans that ICE is using digital surveillance tools and outlines steps residents can take to protect their privacy.

'My Children Have Lost Friends': ICE Is Changing Daily Life Across The Twin Cities

Parents, schools, hospitals, and businesses describe fear tied to immigration enforcement spreading across the metro.

Trump Threatens Insurrection Act After 2nd Federal Shooting In Minneapolis

The warning came as city leaders say the growing federal presence is “not sustainable.”

Trump Paints Minnesota As Lawless, But Federal Safety Data Tells A Much Different Story

National rankings based on FBI and other federal data place Minnesota and the Twin Cities well above many major U.S. metros.

More Prosecutors Resign After Trump DOJ Push To Investigate ICE Shooting Victim’s Widow

Thompson, who just resigned, oversaw the very fraud cases that federal officials used to justify the ICE crackdown in Minnesota.

ICE To Send 1,000 More Agents To Twin Cities, Totaling Up To 3,000

The expanded deployment would bring roughly 3,000 federal immigration officers to the Twin Cities, a number that exceeds local police forces

ICE Has Not Released The Taxpayer Cost Of Its Twin Cities Operation, So A County Commissioner Did The Math

DHS has not released a cost figure, so a Dakota County commissioner calculated what the massive operation could be costing taxpayers.

'Don’t Take The Bait' From Trump, Frey Says After Downtown Minneapolis Protest Damage

About 30 people were detained after protests escalated into property damage and an unlawful assembly declaration.

State Asks Public To Submit Evidence In Renee Nicole Good ICE Shooting

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Attorney General Keith Ellison say evidence must be preserved beyond the FBI probe.

Cell Phone Video Shows ICE Agent’s Vantage In Shooting Of Renee Nicole Good

The footage shows the exchange with officers and the moments immediately before shots were fired.

Minneapolis Tense After Deadly ICE Shooting As National Guard Staged, Federal Presence Surges

The fatal shooting came during the largest DHS immigration operation in Minnesota history as state investigators were removed from the case.

JD Vance Claims ICE Agent Has 'Absolute Immunity' In Minneapolis Shooting, Legal Experts Disagree

Legal scholars say federal officers do not automatically receive blanket immunity from criminal prosecution.

After Deadly Shooting, City Issues New Guidance For Dealing With ICE In Minneapolis

The city detailed when to call 911 or 311, urged residents to stay peaceful, and clarified what MPD officers can and cannot do.

City Clears Makeshift Barriers Near Portland Avenue Shooting Site, Citing Safety Concerns

Minneapolis officials said streets had to remain open for emergency access, but community memorials at the site will remain intact.

Jonathan Ross, ICE Agent ID’d In Fatal Minneapolis Shooting, Was Injured In Prior Arrest: Report

Court records cited by the Star Tribune show the agent was injured during a 2025 Bloomington arrest involving a fleeing driver.