ICE observers used whistles and Signal chats. Now they face threats of prosecution.
“THIN I.C.E." – a new FOX 9 documentary series – shows how constitutional observers scaled up for the unprecedented immigration operation.
“THIN I.C.E." – a new FOX 9 documentary series – shows how constitutional observers scaled up for the unprecedented immigration operation.
ICE surprised by organized observers during enforcement operations
Constitutional observers who used whistles and encrypted Signal chats to monitor federal agents have been threatened, arrested and criminally charged.
Constitutional observers who used whistles and encrypted Signal chats to monitor federal agents have been threatened, arrested and criminally charged.
Minnesota schools targeted by ICE are still struggling
School districts across the metro are still grappling with the Trump Administration’s ongoing immigration enforcement months after federal agents targeted students, bus stops and school parking lots during Operation Metro Surge.
School districts across the metro are still grappling with the Trump Administration’s ongoing immigration enforcement months after federal agents targeted students, bus stops and school parking lots during Operation Metro Surge.
How ICE enforcement operations impacted Minnesota schools, students
School districts in Minnesota continue to feel the impact of the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement operations. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal has more.
School districts in Minnesota continue to feel the impact of the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement operations. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal has more.
Ron Schutz, Keith Ellison clash over Minnesota’s Glock lawsuit
Minnesota’s attorney general race could determine the future of the state’s landmark lawsuit against Glock. Attorney General Keith Ellison filed the lawsuit, arguing Glock handguns can be easily converted into illegal machine guns using “Glock switches.” Meanwhile, his Republican challenger, Ron Schutz, has criticized the case. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O’Neal reports.
Minnesota’s attorney general race could determine the future of the state’s landmark lawsuit against Glock. Attorney General Keith Ellison filed the lawsuit, arguing Glock handguns can be easily converted into illegal machine guns using “Glock switches.” Meanwhile, his Republican challenger, Ron Schutz, has criticized the case. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O’Neal reports.
Minnesota’s lawsuit against Glock may hinge on Attorney General race
The race for attorney general could impact Minnesota’s landmark lawsuit against one of the largest gun manufacturers in the world.
The race for attorney general could impact Minnesota’s landmark lawsuit against one of the largest gun manufacturers in the world.
AG race could impact Glock lawsuit
The race for attorney general could impact Minnesota’s landmark lawsuit against one of the largest gun manufacturers in the world. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal has the story.
The race for attorney general could impact Minnesota’s landmark lawsuit against one of the largest gun manufacturers in the world. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal has the story.
‘Robust fraud fighting effort’ outlined by DOJ
Saying criminals steal hundreds of billions each year from taxpayers, the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division held a press conference on Wednesday to announce the “first-ever national tax fraud enforcement surge in the U.S.” while outlining more than 1,000 fraud-enforcement actions taken in the last 90 days.
Saying criminals steal hundreds of billions each year from taxpayers, the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division held a press conference on Wednesday to announce the “first-ever national tax fraud enforcement surge in the U.S.” while outlining more than 1,000 fraud-enforcement actions taken in the last 90 days.
Tracking ICE's use of chemical munitions in Minnesota
In a study by the Physicians for Human Rights and Human Rights Center at the University of California, Berkeley, it was found that federal agents allegedly misused chemical munitions during Operation Metro Surge. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal has more.
In a study by the Physicians for Human Rights and Human Rights Center at the University of California, Berkeley, it was found that federal agents allegedly misused chemical munitions during Operation Metro Surge. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal has more.
Feds spent millions stockpiling chemical munitions ahead of Operation Metro Surge
Federal agents allegedly misused a powerful grade of pepper spray known as MK-9 dozens of times during Operation Metro Surge, including at close-range, according to a study by the Physicians for Human Rights Center.
Federal agents allegedly misused a powerful grade of pepper spray known as MK-9 dozens of times during Operation Metro Surge, including at close-range, according to a study by the Physicians for Human Rights Center.
Feds spent millions stockpiling chemical munitions for surge in Minnesota, Chicago
Federal agents allegedly misused MK-9 chemical pepper spray during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota in at least 44 cases, according to a study by the Physicians for Human Rights and Human Rights Center at the University of California, Berkeley.
Federal agents allegedly misused MK-9 chemical pepper spray during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota in at least 44 cases, according to a study by the Physicians for Human Rights and Human Rights Center at the University of California, Berkeley.
Minneapolis violence prevention funding in question after critical audit
An internal city audit found Minneapolis failed to properly oversee millions of dollars in violence prevention contracts, increasing the risk of fraud and waste.
An internal city audit found Minneapolis failed to properly oversee millions of dollars in violence prevention contracts, increasing the risk of fraud and waste.
1-on-1 with Renee Good's family lawyer on lawsuit
FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal sat down with Renee Good's family lawyer to discuss the lawsuit filed against the Trump administration.
FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal sat down with Renee Good's family lawyer to discuss the lawsuit filed against the Trump administration.
Minnesota AG details $3M Medicaid fraud cases
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison detailed criminal charges against nine providers accused of defrauding the state's Medicaid program out of more than $3 million.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison detailed criminal charges against nine providers accused of defrauding the state's Medicaid program out of more than $3 million.
Minnesota Monster: Teacher turned predator targeted more than 120 young boys
The FOX 9 documentary “Minnesota Monster" chronicles the story of a Twin Cities teacher and coach who sexually abused more than 120 young boys, the institutional failures that allowed him to go undetected for years, and never-before-seen video of the routine traffic stop that cracked the case wide open.
The FOX 9 documentary “Minnesota Monster" chronicles the story of a Twin Cities teacher and coach who sexually abused more than 120 young boys, the institutional failures that allowed him to go undetected for years, and never-before-seen video of the routine traffic stop that cracked the case wide open.
Minnesota teacher was serial child predator, but evaded accountability for years
A new documentary will reveal how a former Twin Cities teacher and coach sexually abused dozens of young boys and avoided full accountability for more than a decade.
A new documentary will reveal how a former Twin Cities teacher and coach sexually abused dozens of young boys and avoided full accountability for more than a decade.
Serial child predator evaded accountability for years
A former Twin Cities teacher and coach sexually abused dozens of young boys and avoided full accountability for more than a decade. While Aaron Hjermstad was convicted in 2021 and again in 2025 for sexually abusing young children, prosecutors initially declined to file charges after the first known victim stepped forward in 2015.
A former Twin Cities teacher and coach sexually abused dozens of young boys and avoided full accountability for more than a decade. While Aaron Hjermstad was convicted in 2021 and again in 2025 for sexually abusing young children, prosecutors initially declined to file charges after the first known victim stepped forward in 2015.
BCA agent details overwhelming evidence against serial child predator
The special agent who led the investigation into Minnesota’s ‘most prolific’ child predator describes the “calculated" and “planned out" crimes in a new FOX 9 documentary.
The special agent who led the investigation into Minnesota’s ‘most prolific’ child predator describes the “calculated" and “planned out" crimes in a new FOX 9 documentary.
Catching a ‘prolific’ child predator
The special agent who led the investigation into Minnesota’s ‘most prolific’ child predator describes former Minnesota teacher and basketball coach Aaron Hjermstad's “calculated” and “planned out” crimes.
The special agent who led the investigation into Minnesota’s ‘most prolific’ child predator describes former Minnesota teacher and basketball coach Aaron Hjermstad's “calculated” and “planned out” crimes.
ACLU ICE lawsuit over use of force during Operation Metro Surge dismissed
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge, which accused ICE agents of using excessive force against protesters and observers, including the widespread use of chemical munitions and pepper spray.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge, which accused ICE agents of using excessive force against protesters and observers, including the widespread use of chemical munitions and pepper spray.