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A judge is holding a government attorney in civil contempt over court violations during Operation Metro Surge. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the latest.

A judge held a government attorney in contempt of court for habeas court violations. FOX 9's Paul Blume has more. 

The Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee heard from school leaders, parents, and educators about the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” on schools statewide. Testimony focused on attendance disruptions, student mental health, and day-to-day operations. Here is part one of the Minnesota Senate committee hearing.

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office on Wednesday said it has filed two Touhy demands for evidence held by the federal government in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celiz in north Minneapolis. So far, Mary Moriarty says her office has gotten no cooperation from federal authorities.

The ACLU is suing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, claiming ICE agents are using racial profiling in Minnesota.

Two more of pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from a protest against immigration enforcement at a church in St. Paul last month. FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the latest details.

Georgia Fort appears in court today, and we cover reactions to her arraignment. Lawmakers honor Melissa Hortman as the MN Legislature returns for day one back in session, and we break down what else to expect in the weeks ahead. All this and more on today’s episode of The Afternoon Shift.

The Minneapolis City Council on Tuesday debated liquor licenses for two hotels, Canopy and The Depot, after they alleged hosted ICE agents during Operation Metro Surge. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.

The Minneapolis City Council Committee of the Whole voted against recommending the Graduate Hotel general manager for a seat on an advisory board.

Jesus Flores was arrested by ICE agents in Brooklyn Center last Thursday after two women, claiming they were having car troubl,e knocked on his door. The arrest unfolded on a neighbor's security camera. Flores is an undocumented immigrant who had previously been deported, and came back to the country. His family says he's not a criminal.

A man detained in Brooklyn Center has some questioning the methods that law enforcement used in the process. FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the details.

The 2026 Minnesota legislative session starts Tuesday at the State Capitol, and two big topics likely to drum up a lot of discussion are ICE enforcement and ongoing fraud in the state. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has more.

Minnesota DFL lawmakers and the ACLU of Minnesota are calling for accountability following "Operation Metro Surge."

A deadlock in Washington is once again disrupting federal operations with no clear timeline for a resolution. The latest government shutdown centers on Department of Homeland Security funding, as Democrats and Republicans blame each other for failing to reach a deal.