Stories from October 19, 2025

ICE tried to send one immigrant to a country he never lived in. Then he lawyered up.
Roman Surovtsev is like many others who were detained at their regularly scheduled ICE check-ins. What makes his case different is that his wife has marshalled a team of lawyers on his behalf.
Israel strikes Gaza in the first major ceasefire test, saying Hamas attacked troops
Gaza's fragile ceasefire is facing its first major test. An Israeli security official said the transfer of humanitarian aid into the territory was halted Sunday after Hamas militants killed two soldiers, but later said it would resume Monday.
Trump calls Colombia's Petro an ‘illegal drug dealer’ and announces an end to U.S. aid to the country
President Donald Trump said Sunday he would slash U.S. funding to Colombia because the country’s leader “does nothing to stop” drug production.
Saudi Arabian curlers? In Eveleth? World curling tournament comes to Minnesota's Iron Range
Forty curling teams from around the world — from powerhouse nations like Canada to upstarts like India and Mexico — will descend upon northern Minnesota’s Iron Range this week for the Pan Continental Curling Championships.
Lawsuit challenges Pine Island’s scrutiny of data center
The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy argues the city’s review lacks basic details, including potential impacts of its water and energy use. MCEA has also recently challenged reviews of data centers in Lakeville, North Mankato and Faribault.
As they go unpaid, Capitol Police are a daily reminder for lawmakers of shutdown pain
The more than 2,000 officers on the force missed their first full paycheck Oct. 10, leaving them to go without pay at a moment when the officials they protect face growing threats and violence.
In small towns and rural communities, young voters say they feel unseen by leaders
Gen Z and millennial voters will make up more than half of the electorate in 2028. They're a crucial bloc for both parties, but many are facing daunting economic realities and feel unseen by leaders.