Minneapolis, Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota federal judge declined to pause a major immigration surge on Saturday, Jan. 31. Judge declines broad halt U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez said state lawyers showed real harm. She pointed to shootings and claims of racial profiling. She said the effects were severe across the Twin Cities. But… Continue reading Minneapolis Judge Rejects Bid to Halt ICE Surge
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Trump to End Temporary Protected Status for Somalis
MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Trump administration will end Temporary Protected Status for Somalia, according to federal officials. The program gives deportation relief and work permits to eligible people already in the United States. A federal notice says the Somalia TPS designation will end at 11:59 p.m. local time on March 17, 2026. The notice estimates 1,082… Continue reading Trump to End Temporary Protected Status for Somalis
Minneapolis: Walz, Frey under DOJ probe
Minneapolis, Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is under federal investigation. Reports say the U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing his public comments. Reports also name Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as a subject of subpoenas. As of Friday night, neither leader confirmed being served. What investigators are looking at Several outlets… Continue reading Minneapolis: Walz, Frey under DOJ probe
Washington: Trump’s New Threats After Maduro
Washington, D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) — President Donald Trump is widening his warnings after U.S. forces seized Nicolás Maduro. Maduro seized and flown to New York The seizure followed a U.S. military operation in Caracas on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Maduro was flown to New York for court proceedings. He pleaded not guilty in Manhattan federal court… Continue reading Washington: Trump’s New Threats After Maduro
Shakopee: Trump Praises Lindell in Gov Race
Shakopee, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — President Donald Trump publicly praised MyPillow founder Mike Lindell as Lindell campaigns for Minnesota governor. Trump made the comment during a Dec. 19 rally in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Trump told the crowd Lindell “deserves to be governor of Minnesota.” But Lindell says it was not a formal endorsement. Lindell told… Continue reading Shakopee: Trump Praises Lindell in Gov Race
Washington: ‘Miracle on Ice’ Team Gets Gold Medal
WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) — President Donald Trump signed a bill Friday honoring the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team. The law awards three Congressional Gold Medals to the team. The medals recognize the “Miracle on Ice” upset over the Soviet Union. That game ended 4-3 at the Lake Placid Olympics. Team USA later beat Finland to win… Continue reading Washington: ‘Miracle on Ice’ Team Gets Gold Medal