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2026-02-12 16:50:05

Trump Scales Back Divisive Minnesota Immigration Raid

The Trump administration is drawing down its controversial immigration crackdown in Minnesota, which involved thousands of agents and led to two civilian deaths. The state's border czar announced the conclusion of the surge operation, though nationwide deportation efforts will continue. read more

2026-02-11 00:30:55

Minnesota Governor Says Federal Immigration Surge Ending Soon

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expects a federal immigration crackdown to end within "days, not weeks." He remains hopeful after talks with Trump officials but cautions the situation could still change, describing the operation as an "occupation." read more

2026-02-05 12:40:43

Trumps Border Czar Scales Back Minnesota ICE Force

Trump's border czar Tom Homan replaced an aggressive ICE official in Minnesota, pledging to de-escalate tensions. While the tone may soften, experts warn the mission of mass deportations remains unchanged despite local protests and fatal shootings. read more

2026-02-04 17:40:37

ICE Attorney Axed After Courtroom Outburst

An ICE attorney who told a court "this job sucks" is removed from her Minnesota detail. She expressed frustration over agency non-compliance with judicial orders to release detainees, amid intense scrutiny of local ICE operations. read more

2026-02-02 20:10:09

ICE Detentions Shatter Minnesota School Community

A Minnesota elementary school faces chaos as ICE detains over two dozen parents, causing families to flee. The school, attended by a recently detained five-year-old, receives food donations for affected households amid ongoing heavy enforcement. read more

2026-01-29 07:10:05

Governor Doubts Federal Agents Leave After Fatal Shooting

Two federal agents involved in Alex Pretti's fatal shooting in Minneapolis are on administrative leave. Governor Tim Walz publicly doubts they are truly off duty. A new video shows Pretti confronting agents days before his death. read more

2026-01-27 22:10:07

Minnesota Man Admits to Dismembering Pregnant Sister

A Minnesota man pleaded guilty to murdering his pregnant sister, dismembering her with a saw and hatchet. He claimed she was "no longer innocent." The 24-year-old faces a life sentence for the 2024 killings. read more

2026-01-26 16:50:08

Court Hears Challenge to ICE Surge as Occupation

A federal court in Minneapolis is considering whether the Trump administration's deployment of 3,000 ICE agents to Minnesota constitutes an illegal occupation. The case follows fatal shootings and alleges the operation uses armed coercion for unrelated policy demands. read more

2025-03-31 00:10:05

Tragic Plane Crash in Brooklyn Park Leaves U.S. Bank Worried

U.S. Bank fears its vice chair may have died in a plane crash that set a house on fire in Minnesota, with authorities suspecting no survivors on the aircraft. The investigation into the crash's cause is ongoing read more

2025-03-29 21:40:09

Aircraft crash causes house fire in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

A small aircraft crashed into a home in Brooklyn Park, near Minneapolis, causing it to burst into flames. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the crash and stated that the number of occupants on board is unknown. Investigation ongoing. read more

2025-03-26 20:40:45

"Former Senator Eichorn Released to Halfway House Pending Trial"

A Minnesota judge ruled that a former state senator arrested in a prostitution sting, accused of attempting to obstruct the FBI's investigation, can be released to a halfway house pending trial. The senator faces charges for soliciting a minor for prostitution. read more

2025-03-18 21:10:04

Min. Senator Justin Eichorn Arrested for Alleged Prostitution Solicitation

Minnesota State Senator Eichorn introduced a bill on 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' as a mental illness before being arrested for allegedly soliciting a minor for prostitution. Charges are pending, and calls for his resignation have surfaced. read more

2025-01-29 12:40:06

Twin Cities Pride Raises $50k Post-Cutting Ties with Target

Twin Cities Pride in Minneapolis, Minnesota, raised over $50,000 after cutting ties with Target as a sponsor due to dropping diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. The non-profit plans to fund initiatives like Rainbow Wardrobe and artist programs. + read more

2024-12-10 23:50:04

ACLU Minnesota sues Otter Tail County over inmate torture

A lawsuit accuses Otter Tail County Jail in Minnesota of 'torturing' an inmate by denying him food and water for over 52 hours, leaving him in a contaminated cell. The American Civil Liberties Union is holding officers accountable for violating the inmate's rights. read more

2024-11-11 19:10:06

Angola missionary's wife hires hitmen to kill husband: Arrests made

Jackie Shroyer, wife of a Minnesota missionary, has been arrested for allegedly hiring two individuals, including the couple's security guard, to murder her husband in Africa. The victim was stabbed to death, and the suspects were paid $50,000 for the crime. read more

2024-11-09 18:40:07

Tragic Minnesota Shooting Leaves Five Dead, Shooter Identified and Motive Investigated

A man in Minnesota shot and killed two women and two children in separate homes before taking his own life. Police identified the shooter as 46-year-old Anthony Nephew, mentioning his history of mental health issues. The tragic incident occurred in Duluth, with no motive determined yet. read more

2024-10-21 21:10:07

"Ballot Mishap Prompts Safety Concerns Over Mail-In Voting Integrity"

A Minnesota poll worker was fired for leaving thousands of ballots unattended in an open car trunk outside Edina City Hall. Officials found no evidence of tampering, but acknowledged a lapse in protocol. The incident highlighted concerns over mail-in voting security. read more

2024-10-16 17:20:04

Tragic Hayride Deaths: Minnesota and Tennessee Mourn Young Boys

Two boys tragically die in separate incidents involving Halloween hayrides in Minnesota and Tennessee. Alexander Mick, 13, died in Minnesota after being run over by a tractor, while Samuel Jessen, 12, in Tennessee fell under the wheels of a trailer. read more

2024-09-04 00:10:04

Man Charged in Fatal DUI Crash at Minnesota Restaurant

A man in Minnesota with a history of driving under the influence faces criminal charges after crashing his car into a restaurant patio, killing two and injuring nine. The incident left a community in shock. read more

2024-09-02 17:40:09

Fatal Car Crash at Restaurant Patio in St. Louis Park

Two killed and three injured in Minnesota as a car crashes into a restaurant patio in St. Louis Park. The driver, arrested for suspicion of criminal vehicular homicide, drove into the seating area. Authorities are investigating with multiple police departments and surveillance footage. read more

2024-08-25 13:40:06

Minnesota Governor Boosts Clean Energy with Streamlined Permitting Act

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is fast-tracking clean energy projects by streamlining permitting laws for renewables, aiming to achieve a 100% clean energy goal. If Kamala Harris wins and Walz becomes VP, his success in Minnesota could influence national climate policies. read more

2024-08-21 11:40:04

Valerie Castile's Advocacy Leads to Free School Meals Legislation

Demonstrators honor Philando Castile in 2020 by kneeling and raising fists in St. Anthony, Minnesota. Valerie Castile's advocacy work inspired by her son contributed to the legislation for free school meals in Minnesota. read more

2024-06-28 12:50:09

Marissa Simonetti, a Minnesota County Board candidate, faces assault charges for allegedly throwing a live tarantula at her tenant in a dispute inspired by 'Home Alone'. The incident led to her arrest after a disagreement with the attorney, with legal history and a judge's order now involved. read more

2024-06-26 21:40:04

Five individuals have been charged with attempting to bribe a Minnesota juror with $120,000 in cash to influence the outcome of a Covid fraud case. Prosecutors uncovered an elaborate scheme resembling a mob movie, involving tracking the juror and offering more money for an acquittal. read more

2024-06-24 19:50:10

Minnesota officials issue a warning to residents about the imminent failure of the Rapidan Dam in Blue Earth County due to severe flooding. The dam is still intact but in a critical state, alerting downstream residents. read more

2024-06-13 21:20:07

An 8-year-old Minnesota boy was fatally shot while shielding his mother from his abusive father, who was released from jail just hours prior, despite prosecutors' concerns. The father shot the boy before turning the gun on himself. read more

2024-06-13 19:40:06

Minnesota woman faces up to 30 years in prison after bong water tested positive for methamphetamine, despite the state decriminalizing drug paraphernalia. The existing law treats bong water as a controlled substance due to a previous court ruling. read more

2024-06-07 21:40:10

Five Minnesota residents were convicted for defrauding over $40 million intended for feeding children during the pandemic, with two others acquitted. This case involving one of the nation's largest Covid-19 frauds included attempts to bribe jurors with $120,000 in a failed scheme. read more

2024-06-04 22:40:06

The bodies of two missing canoeists, Reis Melvin Grams and Jesse Haugen, were recovered two weeks after going over a Minnesota waterfall. The canoes went over Curtain Falls, with two people rescued and two others still missing. read more

2024-05-22 12:40:11

Two canoeists are missing after going over Curtain Falls in Minnesota. Harsh weather conditions have hindered search efforts, with two people rescued and two awaiting rescue. The rescue squad plans to resume search using remote-operated vehicles. read more

2024-05-20 18:40:04

Minnesota lawmakers did not pass the state's Equal Rights Amendment, leading to a chaotic end to the legislative session. The ERA would have safeguarded abortion and LGBTQ+ rights. The acrimonious session also failed to legalize sports betting and approve a bonding bill. read more

2024-04-29 17:10:07

Minnesota state Senator Nicole Mitchell, accused of breaking into her stepmother's home to steal her late father's ashes, has been stripped of committee assignments. Mitchell was found dressed in black, claiming to retrieve sentimental items, and now faces calls for resignation. read more

2024-04-25 00:50:11

A dashcam video captured strangers rescuing a man from his burning car in Minnesota after an accident. 11 bystanders, including a state transportation worker, heroically saved the unconscious driver, with the rescuer breaking the car window to extract him safely. read more