Stories from January 11, 2026

Mild night sets up a warm, sunny Monday
Mild temperatures overnight Sunday will carry into Monday, bringing a warm and pleasant start to the work week. Small chances for snow linger through the week, with much cooler air arriving by next weekend.
Minnesota braces for what's next amid immigration arrests and in the wake of Renee Good shooting
Already shaken by the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration officer, Minnesota's Twin Cities on Sunday braced for what many expect will be a new normal over the next few weeks as the Department of Homeland Security carries out what it called its largest enforcement operation ever.
DHS to send more ICE officers to Minnesota as local lawmakers question legitimacy of FBI probe
Several Minnesota officials took to the national airwaves Sunday to discuss the fatal shooting of Renee Macklin Good by an ICE officer and to press for state involvement in the investigation.
Clouds give way to another brief January thaw before winter pushes back
Clouds linger into Sunday, but clearing skies and warmer temperatures will lead to a mild start to the work week. A few light snow chances are possible as multiple clipper systems pass through.
U.S. launches new retaliatory strikes against IS in Syria after deadly ambush
The U.S. has launched another round of retaliatory strikes against the Islamic State group in Syria following last month’s ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter in the country.
Iran warns against US strikes as activists say protest death toll reaches 203
Iran’s parliament speaker warned Sunday that the U.S. military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if the U.S. strikes the Islamic Republic over the ongoing protests roiling the country, as threatened by President Donald Trump.
Twin Cities Native American community members share resources, support amid ICE operations
Incidents involving ICE agents and Native American community members have prompted tribal leaders and Native advocacy groups to mobilize resources and provide guidance to tribal citizens and families.
Trump administration moves to reverse mining ban near Boundary Waters
The procedural action could pave the way for Twin Metals to resubmit plans for a proposed underground copper mine just a few miles south of the popular wilderness area.