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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St. Paul: Don Lemon Arrested in Church Protest
St. Paul, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Federal agents arrested former CNN anchor Don Lemon in Los Angeles on Friday, Jan. 30, officials said. Authorities say the arrest is tied to a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul on Jan. 18. Lemon livestreamed parts of the incident. He said he was there to report. What authorities… Continue reading St. Paul: Don Lemon Arrested in Church Protest
Minneapolis: Armed man killed in DHS operation
Minneapolis, Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Department of Homeland Security officer shot a man Saturday morning. The man later died at the scene, officials said. What happened DHS said the shooting happened at about 9:05 a.m. Central time in south Minneapolis. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said agents were running a targeted operation. She said the… Continue reading Minneapolis: Armed man killed in DHS operation
Minneapolis: Man Pulls Gun On Federal Agents
Minneapolis, Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) — A person was reportedly shot Saturday morning during a confrontation with federal agents. The incident happened near West 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue South, according to Minneapolis officials. The city said it was aware of reports and was working to confirm details. Officials asked the public to remain calm and… Continue reading Minneapolis: Man Pulls Gun On Federal Agents
Fergus Falls: Don Pablo’s Closes Amid ICE Fears
Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — Don Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant has closed its Fergus Falls and Detroit Lakes locations. The owners said the move was tied to reports of ICE activity in the area. The restaurant posted on Facebook that it was “closed until further notice.” The post blamed “unforeseen family” issues. A second… Continue reading Fergus Falls: Don Pablo’s Closes Amid ICE Fears
Perham: ICE Agents Visit Shearer’s Foods Plant
Perham, Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, visited Shearer’s Foods on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. The company said the visit involved one employee. What the company said Shearer’s said the employee was hired before the company acquired the Perham facility. The employee cooperated with agents, the company said. The… Continue reading Perham: ICE Agents Visit Shearer’s Foods Plant
Minneapolis: Pentagon Preps Alaska Troops for Unrest
Minneapolis, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — The Pentagon put about 1,500 soldiers in Alaska on standby. U.S. officials told Reuters the order came Sunday, January 18, 2026. The soldiers could be sent to Minnesota if unrest grows. Officials said the units received “prepare-to-deploy” orders. It is not clear if they will deploy. Pentagon standby order targets possible… Continue reading Minneapolis: Pentagon Preps Alaska Troops for Unrest
Minneapolis: Walz Reacts to Deadly ICE Shooting
Minneapolis (trfnews.i234.me) — Gov. Tim Walz says a deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis was “preventable” and “unnecessary.” He urged calm and peaceful protest. What happened An officer with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement fatally shot Renee Nicole Macklin Good, 37, on Wednesday morning, Jan. 7, 2026. Officials said she was in her SUV on a… Continue reading Minneapolis: Walz Reacts to Deadly ICE Shooting
Minnesota: 2,000 Federal Agents Deployed in Surge
Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Federal officials say about 2,000 agents and officers are being deployed to Minnesota in a new enforcement surge. The effort includes Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations. What federal officials are saying Officials say the surge is focused on immigration enforcement and investigations into fraud. Reports say it is centered… Continue reading Minnesota: 2,000 Federal Agents Deployed in Surge