Minnesota Now: Jan. 14, 2026
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Wednesday morning, people gathered at a vigil for Renee Macklin Good, a week after she was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. And the U.S. Department of Justice response to her death led six federal prosecutors in the state to resign.
Owners of child care centers said they've faced safety concerns since the release of a viral video alleging daycare fraud. We talked with two in St. Paul who are asking the city for help.
Plus, we talked to a Minneapolis city council member who is calling for an eviction moratorium during the ICE and Border Patrol operations.
Social media feeds are full of videos of ICE encounters. Some are real and some are AI generated. We hear expert advice on how to tell the difference.
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