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The FBI’s Minneapolis Field Office issued a statement Wednesday saying it’s executing search and arrest warrants throughout the Twin Cities area in connection with a violent drug trafficking organization.
Meet one of the drivers who clears snow off Twin Cities highways
When heavy snowfall hits the state, one person you might see on the roads is Maggie Faris. She’s been plowing snow for nine years with the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Protests, skepticism continue in Minnesota following announcement that federal surge is ending
Protests against the surge of federal immigration agents in Minnesota continued over the weekend, even after last week’s announcement that the operation is winding down. While there’s relief — there’s also still fear, sadness, skepticism and anger in communities across the state.
White House official says hundreds of federal agents are leaving Minnesota, 'small' security force will remain for a time
White House border czar Tom Homan said Sunday that more than 1,000 immigration agents have left Minnesota and hundreds more will depart in the days ahead, as the Trump administration winds down its immigration enforcement surge in the state.
Two people drown after breaking through ice in Twin Cities
Two people have drowned after breaking through ice in separate incidents over the weekend in the Twin Cities. That’s as a stretch of unseasonably mild weather continues across the state, raising concerns about deteriorating ice conditions on lakes, ponds and rivers.
Border czar Tom Homan: Immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota coming to an end
The immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota is ending, said Tom Homan, the border czar for President Donald Trump. “I have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude.”
Bad Bunny halftime show lifts and gives hope to Latino Minnesotans at a difficult time
Latino Minnesotans hosted dance parties and played Bad Bunny music before the Puerto Rican artists’ highly anticipated and politically controversial Superbowl halftime show on Sunday. Some say they appreciate Bad Bunny for using his platform to criticize recent ICE actions, and he gives them hope in a trying time.