Minnesota Now: Feb. 4, 2026
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Border Czar Tom Homan said 700 agents will be leaving Minnesota because the federal government is getting more cooperation. We explain. And some Minnesota school districts are suing DHS to prevent ICE from being on or near schools.
A coalition of suburban mayors are banding together amid the ongoing immigration operation. We talked to one of those mayors, from St. Louis Park.
Plus, Children's Minnesota will pause some gender-affirming care for children. We looked at the impact.
Thousands of Minnesotans energized by the political moment turned out for precinct caucuses last night. We get a report from our political team.
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And highs near 40? Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner has the forecast.
Our Music Minutes was “Apologies” by Willie Wonka and our Song of the Day was “Your Eyes” by Dina Ögon.
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