Minnesota Now: Jan. 27, 2026
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A federal judge in Minneapolis has ordered the head of ICE to appear in court. We find out why and break down two other lawsuits over federal immigration activity in Minnesota. Plus, we hear from Governor Tim Walz about a recent call with the president.
This is the seventh week of increasingly heightened ICE presence in the Twin Cities. We talked to St. Paul's new mayor Kaohly Her about how she's responding and how the city is faring now.
A Columbia Heights, 5-year-old is still in immigration detention in Texas with his father. We learn about a protest inside the facility.
For more than 20 years, a theater company has brought to life stories of housing insecurity. They'll perform on a frozen lake this weekend.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was “48 Hours” by Humbird and our Song of the Day was “Lemonade” by Beginner's Luck.
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