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Man shot in leg by ICE in Minneapolis did not attack officer, women say in court documents

Man shot in leg by ICE in Minneapolis did not attack officer, women say in court documents

Two women who were in the north Minneapolis home where a man was shot and wounded by an ICE agent last week are sharing what they witnessed that night — and it’s different from the initial reports provided by federal authorities. 
by MPR News Staff

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Bovino defends immigration surge tactics, deflects questions of abuse

Bovino defends immigration surge tactics, deflects questions of abuse

This story includes live updates from Jan. 20, 2026: U.S. Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino blamed “anarchists” along with Walz and Frey during a press conference on Tuesday for the violence that’s gripped the state for the past six weeks.
by MPR News Staff

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Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis celebrates MLK Day

Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis celebrates MLK Day

Art and music filled the halls of Powderhorn Park Recreation Center in Minneapolis Monday for the neighborhood's 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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State senator speaks after second Minneapolis federal agent shooting

State senator speaks after second Minneapolis federal agent shooting

DFL state Sen. Bobby Joe Champion was on the scene Wednesday and livestreamed it. He joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Thursday to share more about what he witnessed and his efforts to keep the peace.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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What to do if ICE stops you: An attorney answers some questions

What to do if ICE stops you: An attorney answers some questions

With immigration enforcement activity increasing across Minnesota, many people are asking a simple but urgent question: What are my rights if ICE or other federal agents approach me?
by Sarah Thamer

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Twin Cities schools reopen with security measures tied to ICE operations

Twin Cities schools reopen with security measures tied to ICE operations

After closing due to safety concerns last week, several Twin Cities school districts reopened their doors Monday to students with added safety measures amid a surge in immigration enforcement. More student walkouts protesting ICE operations are expected across the region.
by Elizabeth Shockman and Kyra Miles

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George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased

George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased

Five years after video of George Floyd's killing on a Minneapolis street, video of another law enforcement action in the northern city is central to another American debate. But times have changed. 
by The Associated Press

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