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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar enters Minnesota governor race

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is in the race for Minnesota governor. Klobuchar has been seen as a likely candidate and top contender since Gov. Tim Walz ended his reelection campaign.
by Emily Bright

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Man in custody after spraying unknown substance at Rep. Ilhan Omar. Minnesota House back to 67-67 tie

Minneapolis police say they took a man in custody Tuesday night after he sprayed an unknown substance at U.S. Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall event. Meanwhile, two special elections have brought the Minnesota House back to a 67-67 party tie.
by Emily Bright

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'Border czar' Tom Homan meets with Walz, Frey in Minnesota

The Trump administration official now overseeing the ongoing federal operation in Minnesota has arrived in the state and met with Gov. Tim Walz. St. Paul mayor Kaohly Her said she doesn't know if ICE's presence in the city is likely to change soon.
by Emily Reese

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Trump sending ‘border czar’ to Minneapolis. Judge considers lawsuit to end ICE operation in Minnesota

President Donald Trump said yesterday that he’s sending his “border czar” Tom Homan to Minnesota in the wake of Saturday’s fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis. Meanwhile, a judge is considering a lawsuit against the federal government seeking to end the current ICE operation in Minnesota.
by Jacob Aloi

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Walz, Trump have "productive" phone call about federal immigration actions

A judge heard arguments this morning in a lawsuit seeking an end to the federal immigration operation in Minnesota. President Donald Trump and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are both casting a phone call in positive terms after weeks of trading accusations and blame over immigration actions.
by Emily Reese

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Hearings scheduled Monday for federal court cases on immigration operations in Minnesota

An already tense and uncertain time for people in the Twin Cities and across Minnesota was destabilized further over the weekend with the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis. Hearings are scheduled for Monday on at least two federal court cases related to the shooting or the ongoing federal immigration operation.
by Jacob Aloi

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Dangerously cold temperatures in Minnesota. Rally and march planned for Friday

Most Minnesota school districts have canceled classes or moved to online learning Friday amid the dangerously cold conditions across the state. Meanwhile, numerous businesses across Minnesota will take part in a statewide action against federal immigration enforcement Friday. Organizers called on Minnesotans to stop work, school and shopping for the day to create an economic blackout.
by Emily Bright

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Vance, Bovino speak in Minneapolis about ICE

Vice President JD Vance met with local leaders and ICE personnel in Minneapolis today and says more cooperation could calm tensions. Federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis may continue indefinitely, according to Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino, who spoke at a press conference today.

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ICE memo gives agents power to enter private property without a judge’s permission

Federal immigration authorities are asserting power to enter private property without a judge’s permission in clear violation of the Constitution. Meanwhile, extreme cold warnings are already in effect for parts of northwest and north central Minnesota and will be in effect statewide by Thursday night.
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