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Federal agents identified in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti

Federal agents identified in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti

The two federal immigration agents who fired on Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.

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Health care workers hold vigil to honor and remember Alex Pretti

Health care workers hold vigil to honor and remember Alex Pretti

Hundreds of health care professionals, their families and other supporters gathered Sunday to remember and honor Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by federal agents last week. WeCare organized the event and said it was to offer a space to grieve, show solidarity and remember.
by Anika Besst

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Army veteran who protested church service in St. Paul arrested

Army veteran who protested church service in St. Paul arrested

Ian Austin is one of nine people charged with federal civil rights violations and was arrested outside of the federal Whipple Building on Friday. As of Sunday afternoon, he was in custody at Sherburne County Jail.
by Nicole Ki

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2 CBP agents identified in Alex Pretti shooting

2 CBP agents identified in Alex Pretti shooting

The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.

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Deputy attorney general says administration will appeal order to release 5-year-old from ICE custody

Deputy attorney general says administration will appeal order to release 5-year-old from ICE custody

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said in an interview that the Trump administration will appeal a federal judge’s decision to release a 5-year-old and his father from ICE custody in Texas.
by MPR News Staff

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Wild beat Oilers 7-3, Hughes sets franchise record

Wild beat Oilers 7-3, Hughes sets franchise record

Quinn Hughes had a goal and an assist to set a franchise record for defensemen by extending his point streak to eight games in the Minnesota Wild's 7-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
by The Associated Press

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Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle lead Timberwolves to a 131-114 victory over the Grizzlies

Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle lead Timberwolves to a 131-114 victory over the Grizzlies

Anthony Edwards scored 33 points, Julius Randle added 27 points and seven assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves won their fourth straight, 131-114 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.
by The Associated Press

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Pine County Courthouse welcomes Mille Lacs Band flags with ceremony, recognizing collaboration

Pine County Courthouse welcomes Mille Lacs Band flags with ceremony, recognizing collaboration

A ceremony was held Friday morning with drums and song to welcome flags representing the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe into the Pine County Courthouse. Since 2012, the county and tribal nation have had government-to-government collaboration.
by Chandra Colvin

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Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have landed back in Minnesota following a judge's order

Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have landed back in Minnesota following a judge's order

Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old whose detention by ICE sparked national fervor, returned home to Minnesota with his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, Sunday morning after a judge ordered their release.
by MPR News Staff

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5-year-old boy detained in Texas returns home to Minnesota

The five-year-old Columbia Heights resident Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who have been in an ICE detention facility in Texas, are on their way home.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota citizens detained by ICE are left rattled, even weeks later

Minnesota citizens detained by ICE are left rattled, even weeks later

The number of immigration agents in Minnesota may be reduced, but they'll leave leave behind a changed community, including many U.S. citizens questioned and detained in recent weeks.
by Meg Anderson

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Snow continues Sunday, temperatures warm up through the week

Snow continues Sunday, temperatures warm up through the week

Light snow will continue Sunday across Minnesota, with highs reaching the 20s and 30s before a cold front brings a brief cooldown Monday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Minnesota precinct caucuses offer first venue for voters in chock-full 2026 campaign

Minnesota precinct caucuses offer first venue for voters in chock-full 2026 campaign

Voters get their first chance to help shape key Minnesota political races at Feb. 3 precinct caucuses. The neighborhood gatherings come as top races see churn and an immigration operation has heightened tensions. 
by Brian Bakst, Dana Ferguson and Nicole Ki

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Invasive, tree-killing emerald ash borer confirmed in Fargo

Invasive, tree-killing emerald ash borer confirmed in Fargo

The Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive insect responsible for killing millions of trees across the country, has been spotted in Fargo for the first time. In preparation, city officials have been diversifying the kinds of trees planted in the city. They also hope the recent bitter cold temperatures may slow the insects’ spread.
by Noah Bloch

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What to know about the partial government shutdown

What to know about the partial government shutdown

The Senate passed a measure to avert a shutdown on Friday. But with the House on recess, funding for broad stretches of the federal government has technically lapsed.
by Lexie Schapitl

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Thousands join Minneapolis bike ride to honor Alex Pretti

Thousands join Minneapolis bike ride to honor Alex Pretti

Thousands rode through Minneapolis to honor Alex Pretti, killed by federal agents last week, as part of 250 events held worldwide.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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