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Immigration enforcement in Minnesota

MPR News is tracking federal immigration actions across Minnesota — from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations and policy changes to community impact and your rights.

Mille Lacs Band leadership discusses tribal affairs, ICE concerns at annual event

Mille Lacs Band leadership discusses tribal affairs, ICE concerns at annual event

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe held its 42nd annual State of the Band address on Tuesday in Onamia. Virgil Wind, chief executive of the band, shares education gains, constitutional plans, and concerns over ICE operations.
by Chandra Colvin

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Minnesota’s corporate silence on ICE surge

Minnesota’s corporate silence on ICE surge

Major companies in Minnesota have been largely mum on the immigration enforcement operation in the state.
by Chris Farrell

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Another Minnesotan has been shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis

Another Minnesotan has been shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis

This story includes live updates from Jan. 14, 2026: A week after the fatal shooting of Renee Macklin Good another person in Minneapolis has been shot by a federal agent.
by MPR News Staff

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ICE agents appear at Twin Cities hospitals, alarming health care workers

ICE agents appear at Twin Cities hospitals, alarming health care workers

Health care workers in the Twin Cities report that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are entering hospitals with detained individuals, leaving some medical staff terrified and concerned about their patients.
by Erica Zurek

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Sen. Smith on Trump's rhetoric: 'Minnesota is not intimidated by this'

Sen. Smith on Trump's rhetoric: 'Minnesota is not intimidated by this'

MPR News host Emily Bright spoke with Democratic U.S. Senator Tina Smith about the president’s threatening rhetoric and highlighted the community’s resilience — and anger — against ICE’s actions.
by Emily Bright, Lukas Levin and Matthew Alvarez

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Observer: ICE detainee flights increase at MSP as enforcement action ramps up

Observer: ICE detainee flights increase at MSP as enforcement action ramps up

As the immigration enforcement surge continues in Minnesota, more people detained by ICE are being flown out of state. It’s raising concerns of “erroneous deportations.” 
by Ellie Roth

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Oglala Sioux Tribe demands the release of Lakota men detained by ICE

Oglala Sioux Tribe demands the release of Lakota men detained by ICE

The Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota has demanded the Department of Homeland Security release tribally enrolled citizens held by ICE, according to a statement released by the tribe.
by Melissa Olson

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