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Stories from January 12, 2026

Feds say more than 2,000 arrested in Minnesota surge

A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson says immigration agents have arrested more than 2,000 people in Minnesota since its enforcement surge began last month. Tribal nations are encouraging citizens in the Twin Cities metro area to carry tribal IDs with them during a surge in ICE operations.
by Emily Reese

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Thaw now, snow chances and arctic outbreak ahead late this week

Thaw now, snow chances and arctic outbreak ahead late this week

We ride the Minnesota weather roller coater in the next week. Temperatures in the 50s in southwest Minnesota Monday. We could see widespread subzero temperatures by the upcoming weekend.
by Paul Huttner

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Attorney General Keith Ellison: State 'prepared to take action' on federal immigration action

Attorney General Keith Ellison: State 'prepared to take action' on federal immigration action

MPR News host Nina Moini spoke with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to find out what actions state and local leaders may take to limit ICE and Border Patrol activity in the region.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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How ICE uses phone and internet data to identify and track people

How ICE uses phone and internet data to identify and track people

ICE recently purchased two programs called Tangles and Webloc, which are used to track the cell phone activity of entire neighborhoods and monitor people over social media and through internet data, according to reporting by 404 Media.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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What to do if ICE stops you: An attorney answers some questions

What to do if ICE stops you: An attorney answers some questions

With immigration enforcement activity increasing across Minnesota, many people are asking a simple but urgent question: What are my rights if ICE or other federal agents approach me?
by Sarah Thamer

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Court orders Hopkins man detained by ICE in latest enforcement surge released from custody

Court orders Hopkins man detained by ICE in latest enforcement surge released from custody

Bryam Escobar Martinez is one of dozens of people detained by ICE who challenged their detention in court. A judge granted his request for release several days after the arrest.
by Sarah Thamer and MPR News Staff

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Scott Jensen names sheriff’s deputy as his running mate

Scott Jensen names sheriff’s deputy as his running mate

Jensen announced on Monday that he picked lieutenant governor candidate Phouthaivanh Wilkerson to run with him for the Republican Party’s endorsement.
by Dana Ferguson

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Twin Cities schools reopen with security measures tied to ICE operations

Twin Cities schools reopen with security measures tied to ICE operations

After closing due to safety concerns last week, several Twin Cities school districts reopened their doors Monday to students with added safety measures amid a surge in immigration enforcement. More student walkouts protesting ICE operations are expected across the region.
by Elizabeth Shockman and Kyra Miles

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Morning Announcements for Jan. 12

Morning Announcements for Jan. 12

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, Jan. 12. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased

George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased

Five years after video of George Floyd's killing on a Minneapolis street, video of another law enforcement action in the northern city is central to another American debate. But times have changed. 
by The Associated Press

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State lawmakers hear from rural constituents about the effects of health care changes

Minnesotans are facing a lot of health care challenges, especially in rural parts of the state. Now, as state lawmakers prepare for the legislative session that starts next month, some of them are meeting with rural constituents to hear from them directly about their health care needs.
by Jacob Aloi

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These are the 2026 Golden Globe winners

These are the 2026 Golden Globe winners

Timothée Chalamet, Teyana Taylor, Jessie Buckley and Noah Wyle all took home acting prizes at Sunday night’s awards.
by Clare Lombardo

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Celebrities wear pins protesting ICE at the Golden Globes

Celebrities wear pins protesting ICE at the Golden Globes

Some celebrities donned anti-ICE pins at the Golden Globes on Sunday in tribute to Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer last week in Minneapolis.
by The Associated Press

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January warmth gives way to snow, colder air by week’s end

January warmth gives way to snow, colder air by week’s end

January warmth will begin to fade this week as snow chances increase and colder air moves in by the end of the workweek. A wintry mix is possible late Monday night into Tuesday, mainly north of Interstate 94.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Latino businesses in Rochester hurting as ICE ramps up presence in greater Minnesota

Latino businesses in Rochester hurting as ICE ramps up presence in greater Minnesota

With an increased ICE presence in Rochester, a business owner who serves the city’s Latino community says many of his customers are afraid they’ll be detained, and are too scared to shop. In a social media post, he asked Rochester to step-up its support of businesses like his. And they have.
by Catharine Richert

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DOJ subpoenas the Federal Reserve in an escalating pressure campaign

DOJ subpoenas the Federal Reserve in an escalating pressure campaign

The Justice Department has subpoenaed the Fed over Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony over the central bank’s headquarters renovation. Powell calls it part of a pressure campaign over interest rates.
by Scott Horsley

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