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In the wake of ICE surge, May Day organizers in Minneapolis say stakes are higher this year

Yesterday
Minneapolis News

International Workers’ Day is a global movement for labor organizing, protest and solidarity. Organizers in Minneapolis say this year’s observation has special meaning after workers — particularly immigrant workers — bore the brunt of a surge of federal agents this winter.

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  • Minneapolis mayor vetoes eviction extension, decriminalization of drug paraphernalia

    3:30 PM
    Minneapolis News

    Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed the city council’s second attempt to extend the city’s eviction notice timeline, as well as a council ordinance decriminalizing drug paraphernalia. The council likely does not have the votes to override the vetoes.

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  • ICE surge hurt students across Minnesota, principals say

    Yesterday
    Education News

    More than 80 percent of Minnesota principals responding to a recent statewide survey said the federal immigration raids led to thousands of fearful students missing school, which set back their learning. Immigrant kids were not the only ones hurt.

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  • Police fatally shoot man in Virginia, Minn.

    9:13 PM
    Crime, Law and Justice

    The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the shooting.

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  • Feds hand fatal carjacking prosecution back to Hennepin County

    4:45 PM
    Crime, Law and Justice

    The Minnesota U.S. Attorney's office is dropping federal charges against a St. Paul man accused in a September carjacking that left two women dead and a child seriously injured. Hennepin County will prosecute Edward Tiki Arrington instead.

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  • Court restricts abortion access across the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone

    11:18 PM
    Courts

    A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.

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  • American Indian Month 2026: Opportunities to celebrate across Minnesota

    Yesterday
    Native News

    Native American communities and allies observe American Indian Month during May, honoring contributions of Native Americans across the state. Many opportunities to celebrate are scheduled throughout the month.

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  • For some in St. Cloud’s Somali community, stress from ICE surge strained mental health

    Yesterday
    Call to Mind

    ICE agents arresting and detaining immigrants in St. Cloud earlier this year brought intense fear and anxiety to the Somali community that lasted for months. Some are still feeling the effects.

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  • New clinic set to open in south Minneapolis

    8:57 PM
    Health

    A new health clinic is set to open Monday in south Minneapolis, after years of work on the site.

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  • 85 years after he left home, WWII Medal of Honor recipient will be buried in New Ulm

    Yesterday
    Minnesota News

    Exactly 85 years since Captain Willibald C. Bianchi left his hometown of New Ulm in 1941, the World War II Medal of Honor recipient's remains have finally returned home to his family. On Saturday, he’ll be buried with full military honors with his family by his side.

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  • Pardons emerge as last resort for some immigrants facing deportation

    Yesterday
    Immigration

    Several immigrants in Minnesota are asking the state Friday to pardon criminal convictions that could result in their deportation. Legal experts say for those who lost permanent status due to a conviction, a pardon could be the only way to get that status back.

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  • Jaden McDaniels leads Timberwolves on both ends of the court in 110-98 clincher to oust Nuggets in 6

    10:41 AM
    Minnesota Timberwolves

    Jaden McDaniels had 32 points and 10 rebounds and Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points in a surprise start for the injury-ravaged Minnesota Timberwolves in a 110-98 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 that finished off another tense NBA playoff series between the rivals.

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  • Wild beat Stars 5-2 for first playoff series win in 11 years

    Yesterday
    Minnesota Wild

    Quinn Hughes led Minnesota to its first playoff series victory in 11 years, scoring twice in the Wild's 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 6 on Thursday night.

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