Crime, Law and Justice

Some Republicans call for investigation after fatal shooting in Minneapolis
A handful of Republicans called for a deeper investigation into federal immigration tactics after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis, an early sign that the accounting of events by President Donald Trump's administration may face bipartisan scrutiny.
Judge grants order barring feds from altering or destroying evidence in Pretti shooting
A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order barring federal officials from destroying or altering evidence related to Saturday’s fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis.
St. Paul church considering legal action over protest
Cities Church says it’s considering its legal options after anti-ICE protesters disrupted its service on Sunday. Meanwhile, two Catholic leaders in the state are urging immigration agents to take a different enforcement approach, and hundreds of clergy members are preparing to march Friday.
Politics Friday Special: Sen. Hoffman reflects on a long healing process after shooting
MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Sen. John Hoffman about the targeted attack on his life. And he reflects on his healing process and new sense of purpose.
State Sen. John Hoffman offered his first series of interviews since a June assassination attempt left him and his wife wounded the same night a colleague, Melissa Hortman, was killed.
DOJ appealing judge’s order limiting federal agents’ actions against protesters
This story includes live updates from Jan. 19, 2026: The U.S. Department of Justice filed notice Monday that it’s appealing a judge’s order setting limits on federal agents’ actions against protesters in Minnesota, amid increased immigration enforcement.