Federal agent shoot and wound man in north Minneapolis

A federal agent shot and wounded a man in north Minneapolis Wednesday night, sparking protests that led to agents deploying tear gas. City officials say the man was shot after a vehicle chase and an apparent struggle with a federal agent near 24th and Lyndale Avenue North.

Federal officials say the man and two other people assaulted a federal agent. The man was shot in the leg. The Department of Homeland Security says the wounded man and a federal agent were hospitalized with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

All four Democrats representing Minnesota in the U.S. House have joined a call to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. They are among 70 lawmakers who have signed on to articles of impeachment introduced Wednesday by Illinois Democrat Robin Kelly.

Hundreds of St. Paul high school students walked out of class Wednesday and headed to the state Capitol to protest ICE activity in Minnesota.

St. Paul Public Schools will be closed Monday through Wednesday next week to prepare for a temporary virtual learning option, which the district is offering for students who do not feel comfortable coming to school due to the increased presence of federal agents.

Walz administration leaders say a federal funding freeze aimed at some Minnesota agriculture programs is starting to impact the state.

Authorities continue to issue warnings about dangerous conditions on some frozen lakes in Minnesota after recent mild weather.

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