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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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Resettlement agency head says new Homeland Security operation ‘terrifying’ refugee families

Resettlement agency head says new Homeland Security operation ‘terrifying’ refugee families

Immigration and refugee advocates in Minnesota say a new federal “reverification” effort has led to home arrests by armed agents, rapid transfers out of state and widespread fear among refugee families who are living in the U.S. legally.
by Sarah Thamer

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‘I was flooded with fear’: Minnesotans describe their encounters with ICE, being detained

‘I was flooded with fear’: Minnesotans describe their encounters with ICE, being detained

From an Uber driver to a school drop off, MPR News spoke with Minnesotans who were stopped or detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
by Nina Moini, Aleesa Kuznetsov, Alanna Elder and Ellen Finn

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Should you call 911 on ICE? What can local police do, if anything?

Should you call 911 on ICE? What can local police do, if anything?

Advocates say community members are rightfully concerned when masked, armed men show up at homes and businesses. Law professors say local police can investigate federal agents with some limitations.

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Federal judge could rule restricting ICE enforcement this week

Federal judge could rule restricting ICE enforcement this week

Six people detained or threatened by ICE officers are seeking an order preventing ICE officers from taking retaliatory actions toward people who observe or protest immigration enforcement officers.
by Dana Ferguson

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