Governor Walz talks ICE operations in Minnesota in FOX 9 sitdown
FOX 9's Corin Hoggard sat down Wednesday with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to talk about the ongoing ICE operations in the state, and what the next steps forward are. Walz says he remains cautious about any changes in ICE operations, and supports targeted operations against violent criminals. Walz spoke on the phone with President Trump on Monday about the situation.
FOX 9's Corin Hoggard sat down Wednesday with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to talk about the ongoing ICE operations in the state, and what the next steps forward are. Walz says he remains cautious about any changes in ICE operations, and supports targeted operations against violent criminals. Walz spoke on the phone with President Trump on Monday about the situation.
Gov. Walz on ICE: 'We're gonna see...' changes?
Gov. Tim Walz recently spoke with President Donald Trump about the ongoing ICE operations in Minnesota, and now he’s expressing cautious optimism about potential changes in an interview with FOX 9.
Gov. Tim Walz recently spoke with President Donald Trump about the ongoing ICE operations in Minnesota, and now he’s expressing cautious optimism about potential changes in an interview with FOX 9.
Ilhan Omar on town hall spraying: ‘Fear and intimidation doesn’t work on me’
Minnesota lawmaker Ilhan Omar spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday night since being sprayed with an unknown liquid at a north Minneapolis town hall. She says she won't be slowed by fear and intimidation tactics.
Minnesota lawmaker Ilhan Omar spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday night since being sprayed with an unknown liquid at a north Minneapolis town hall. She says she won't be slowed by fear and intimidation tactics.
Ilhan Omar on spraying: 'Fear and intimidation doesn't work on me'
Minnesota lawmaker Ilhan Omar toured Karmel Mall on Wednesday and spoke with reporters after. Asked about being sprayed at a north Minneapolis townhall Tuesday night, Omar said fear and intimidation tactics don't work on her. She says since President Donald Trump has been in office, she's had a higher number of death threats and requires extra security. Omar says Trump is obsessed with her.
Minnesota lawmaker Ilhan Omar toured Karmel Mall on Wednesday and spoke with reporters after. Asked about being sprayed at a north Minneapolis townhall Tuesday night, Omar said fear and intimidation tactics don't work on her. She says since President Donald Trump has been in office, she's had a higher number of death threats and requires extra security. Omar says Trump is obsessed with her.
ICE in MN: Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith call for Operation Metro Surge to end
Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith took the floor at Capitol Hill on Wednesday, each calling for Operation Metro Surge to end and to stop funding for ongoing federal immigration operations.
Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith took the floor at Capitol Hill on Wednesday, each calling for Operation Metro Surge to end and to stop funding for ongoing federal immigration operations.
Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith call for ICE to leave
Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith took the floor at Capitol Hill on Wednesday to address ongoing ICE operations in the state. They called for the end of Operation Metro Surge, and talked about the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in south Minneapolis.
Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith took the floor at Capitol Hill on Wednesday to address ongoing ICE operations in the state. They called for the end of Operation Metro Surge, and talked about the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in south Minneapolis.
Tina Smith calls for ICE operations in Minnesota to end
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith took the floor at Capitol Hill on Wednesday to talk about ongoing ICE operations in Minnesota and Operation Metro Surge. Smith called it a full-blown emergency, which has included the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith took the floor at Capitol Hill on Wednesday to talk about ongoing ICE operations in Minnesota and Operation Metro Surge. Smith called it a full-blown emergency, which has included the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
16 people arrested for attacks on federal officers in Minnesota, Pam Bondi announces
Sixteen individuals in Minnesota have been arrested by federal authorities for alleged assaults on law enforcement officers during the ICE surge.
Sixteen individuals in Minnesota have been arrested by federal authorities for alleged assaults on law enforcement officers during the ICE surge.
Amy Kloubuchar: 'Both Renee and Alex should be alive today'
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar took the U.S. floor on Wednesday to talk about the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. There are more than 3,000 federal agents in the state on federal immigration enforcement operations as part of Operation Metro Surge.
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar took the U.S. floor on Wednesday to talk about the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. There are more than 3,000 federal agents in the state on federal immigration enforcement operations as part of Operation Metro Surge.
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Rep. Angie Craig urges scaled down ICE operations [FULL]
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minnesota) joined FOX 9 All Day to discuss ICE operations in Minnesota, the assault on Rep. Ilhan Omar, and political rhetoric in the United States.
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minnesota) joined FOX 9 All Day to discuss ICE operations in Minnesota, the assault on Rep. Ilhan Omar, and political rhetoric in the United States.
Hennepin County Attorney on ICE shootings
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says she anticipates her office will have enough evidence to make charging decisions on all three federal officer-involved shootings in Minneapolis.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says she anticipates her office will have enough evidence to make charging decisions on all three federal officer-involved shootings in Minneapolis.
Alex Pretti shooting: 2 federal officers fired shots at Minneapolis scene, placed on leave
The Department of Homeland Security has informed Congressional leaders that two federal officers fired shots during the shooting of Alex Pretti, according to a notification obtained by the Associated Press.
The Department of Homeland Security has informed Congressional leaders that two federal officers fired shots during the shooting of Alex Pretti, according to a notification obtained by the Associated Press.
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Gov. Tim Walz visits Alex Pretti memorial [RAW]
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife, Gwen, visited the memorial site for 37-year-old Alex Pretti on Wednesday morning.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife, Gwen, visited the memorial site for 37-year-old Alex Pretti on Wednesday morning.
Alex Pretti gives final salute to deceased veteran
A video posted to Facebook shows Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse fatally shot by Border Patrol on Jan. 24, giving a final salute at the Minneapolis Veterans Affair Medical Center in late 2024. Mac Randolph, who posted the footage to Facebook, said Pretti treated his father, an Air Force Veteran, in his final moments. (Credit: Mac Randolph via Storyful)
A video posted to Facebook shows Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse fatally shot by Border Patrol on Jan. 24, giving a final salute at the Minneapolis Veterans Affair Medical Center in late 2024. Mac Randolph, who posted the footage to Facebook, said Pretti treated his father, an Air Force Veteran, in his final moments. (Credit: Mac Randolph via Storyful)
Volunteers help ICE detainees find rides, phones and comfort in MN
When ICE detainees are released from the Whipple Federal Building in the Twin Cities, there's a group of people in orange vests there to provide them help, from phones to call loved ones to rides home.
When ICE detainees are released from the Whipple Federal Building in the Twin Cities, there's a group of people in orange vests there to provide them help, from phones to call loved ones to rides home.
Trump wants ‘honest investigation’ into Alex Pretti’s death
Following the death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, President Donald Trump has said that he wants to see a “very honorable and honest investigation" into the incident.
Following the death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, President Donald Trump has said that he wants to see a “very honorable and honest investigation" into the incident.
ICE in Minnesota: Ilhan Omar sprayed at north Minneapolis townhall
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was sprayed by an adult male at a north Minneapolis townhall Tuesday night after saying Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem must resign or face impeachment. After a few minutes to collect herself, Omar continued to speak.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was sprayed by an adult male at a north Minneapolis townhall Tuesday night after saying Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem must resign or face impeachment. After a few minutes to collect herself, Omar continued to speak.
Maple Grove PD makes 26 arrests at hotel ICE protest
The Maple Grove Police Department made 26 arrests Monday night at an anti-ICE protest at a hotel where it's believed immigration agents are staying during Operation Metro Surge. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has more.
The Maple Grove Police Department made 26 arrests Monday night at an anti-ICE protest at a hotel where it's believed immigration agents are staying during Operation Metro Surge. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has more.
Minneapolis shooting: LULAC, NAACP leaders visit Alex Pretti memorial
The leaders of the League of United Latin American Citizens and NAACP were in Minnesota on Tuesday and visited the memorial site of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent on Saturday. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has more.
The leaders of the League of United Latin American Citizens and NAACP were in Minnesota on Tuesday and visited the memorial site of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent on Saturday. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has more.
Judge threatens contempt of ICE official if Ecuador man isn't released
A Minnesota federal judge says the Trump Administration is ignoring a growing number of court orders involving detained immigrants. He threatened to hold the nation's top ICE official in contempt if a man from Ecuador wasn't immediately released. FOX 9's Paul Blume has more.
A Minnesota federal judge says the Trump Administration is ignoring a growing number of court orders involving detained immigrants. He threatened to hold the nation's top ICE official in contempt if a man from Ecuador wasn't immediately released. FOX 9's Paul Blume has more.