Secretary of State Steve Simon calls voter rolls request 'bizarre, disturbing'
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon appeared on FOX 9's All Day on Monday and called AG Pam Bondi's request to turn over Minnesota's voter rolls both bizarre and disturbing. Simon calls it a political chip to get ICE agents out of Minnesota, and they won't release private data. Simon also says what ICE is doing in Minnesota is way beyond the stated mission.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon appeared on FOX 9's All Day on Monday and called AG Pam Bondi's request to turn over Minnesota's voter rolls both bizarre and disturbing. Simon calls it a political chip to get ICE agents out of Minnesota, and they won't release private data. Simon also says what ICE is doing in Minnesota is way beyond the stated mission.
Trump spoke with Gov. Walz on law enforcement cooperation
The White House says President Trump has outlined a "clear and simple path" for Minnesota leaders to restore order during a phone call with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday morning, including law enforcement cooperation.
The White House says President Trump has outlined a "clear and simple path" for Minnesota leaders to restore order during a phone call with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday morning, including law enforcement cooperation.
White House blames Minnesota Democrat leaders after deadly shooting
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the recent deadly shooting of Alex Pretti by a border control agent in Minneapolis, attributing the incident as a result of the ongoing “deliberate and hostile resistance” from Democrat leaders in Minnesota.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the recent deadly shooting of Alex Pretti by a border control agent in Minneapolis, attributing the incident as a result of the ongoing “deliberate and hostile resistance” from Democrat leaders in Minnesota.
Chris Madel drops out of Governor's race over Operation Metro Surge
Republican Chris Madel is ending his campaign for Minnesota governor, citing in part ongoing issues with Operation Metro Surge and saying he could not support national Republicans’ "stated retribution on the citizens of our state."
Republican Chris Madel is ending his campaign for Minnesota governor, citing in part ongoing issues with Operation Metro Surge and saying he could not support national Republicans’ "stated retribution on the citizens of our state."
MN asks judge to order end to ICE operations
Two weeks after Minneapolis, St. Paul and the State of Minnesota filed a lawsuit to end the escalation of immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities, a judge is hearing oral arguments in the case. Attorneys for Minnesota urge the court to issue a TRO, saying putting an end to Operation Metro Surge can't wait another day.
Two weeks after Minneapolis, St. Paul and the State of Minnesota filed a lawsuit to end the escalation of immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities, a judge is hearing oral arguments in the case. Attorneys for Minnesota urge the court to issue a TRO, saying putting an end to Operation Metro Surge can't wait another day.
Chicago unseats Atlanta as airport with most flights
Chicago O'Hare has overtaken Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the busiest airport for flight operations, driven by a surge in air taxi flights.
Chicago O'Hare has overtaken Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the busiest airport for flight operations, driven by a surge in air taxi flights.
What's next for ICE in Minnesota?
David Schultz, a political science professor at Hamline University, explains what's next for ICE operations in Minnesota as legal battles over immigration enforcement in the state and preserving evidence in the Alex Pretti shooting continue.
David Schultz, a political science professor at Hamline University, explains what's next for ICE operations in Minnesota as legal battles over immigration enforcement in the state and preserving evidence in the Alex Pretti shooting continue.
Anti-ICE protesters clash with law enforcement outside hotel in Minneapolis
A group of protesters clashed with law enforcement outside a hotel in Minneapolis, believed to be housing ICE agents. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says the State Patrol, DNR and Minneapolis Police were called to the Home 2 Suites Hotel on University Avenue in Dinkytown Sunday night, where a small group of people had broken a few windows and graffitied anti-ICE messages on the building. Federal agents deployed chemical irritants and the group cleared.
A group of protesters clashed with law enforcement outside a hotel in Minneapolis, believed to be housing ICE agents. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says the State Patrol, DNR and Minneapolis Police were called to the Home 2 Suites Hotel on University Avenue in Dinkytown Sunday night, where a small group of people had broken a few windows and graffitied anti-ICE messages on the building. Federal agents deployed chemical irritants and the group cleared.
Businesses near Alex Pretti's fatal shooting reopening
Businesses on Eat Street in Minneapolis, where Alex Pretti was fatally shot on Saturday morning, are reopening on Monday. Meanwhile, a memorial for Pretti is growing as the calls for ICE to leave Minnesota grow louder.
Businesses on Eat Street in Minneapolis, where Alex Pretti was fatally shot on Saturday morning, are reopening on Monday. Meanwhile, a memorial for Pretti is growing as the calls for ICE to leave Minnesota grow louder.
ICE in MN: Hearing on immigration enforcement lawsuit
A federal judge will hear oral arguments in the legal battle over the escalating immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities. There is also a legal battle over the evidence in the shooting death of Alex Pretti. A federal judge in Minnesota is blocking the Trump administration from "destroying or altering" evidence, with a hearing scheduled on this for Monday afternoon.
A federal judge will hear oral arguments in the legal battle over the escalating immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities. There is also a legal battle over the evidence in the shooting death of Alex Pretti. A federal judge in Minnesota is blocking the Trump administration from "destroying or altering" evidence, with a hearing scheduled on this for Monday afternoon.
Minneapolis shooting: DHS challenges Second Amendment rights at protests
Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent Saturday morning during a federal immigration enforcement operation in south Minneapolis. He possessed a firearm and had a legal permit to carry. Federal authorities challenge that Second Amendment rights don't apply to protesters. FOX 9's Paul Blume has more.
Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent Saturday morning during a federal immigration enforcement operation in south Minneapolis. He possessed a firearm and had a legal permit to carry. Federal authorities challenge that Second Amendment rights don't apply to protesters. FOX 9's Paul Blume has more.
Minneapolis shooting: Minnesota CEOs call for peace as protests continue
More than 60 CEOs from Minnesota-based companies have come together to address recent challenges facing the state after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent on Saturday in south Minneapolis. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the story.
More than 60 CEOs from Minnesota-based companies have come together to address recent challenges facing the state after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent on Saturday in south Minneapolis. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the story.
Chick-fil-A offers exclusive Georgia deals and returning fan favorites
Georgia-based Chick-fil-A is celebrating 80 years of service by inviting patrons to explore its founder's legacy across the Peach State, offering select deals for Georgians, bringing back nostalgic collectibles, and giving a chance to win free food for a year.
Georgia-based Chick-fil-A is celebrating 80 years of service by inviting patrons to explore its founder's legacy across the Peach State, offering select deals for Georgians, bringing back nostalgic collectibles, and giving a chance to win free food for a year.
Minneapolis shooting: Alex Pretti's neighbors stunned by incident
Neighbors of 37-year-old Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti are stunned by Saturday's events, trying to wrap their head around what happened. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story as they share what they knew about Pretti.
Neighbors of 37-year-old Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti are stunned by Saturday's events, trying to wrap their head around what happened. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story as they share what they knew about Pretti.
Minneapolis shooting: Judge rules DHS must preserve evidence in Alex Pretti's death
The State of Minnesota won a temporary restraining order that prevents the Department of Homeland Security and other government agencies from altering or destroying evidence related to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol on Jan. 24. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the story.
The State of Minnesota won a temporary restraining order that prevents the Department of Homeland Security and other government agencies from altering or destroying evidence related to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol on Jan. 24. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the story.
Rams lose to Seahawks, fall short in bid for first Super Bowl trip since Feb. 2022
The Rams fell to the Seattle Seahawks 31-27 in Sunday's NFC championship game.
The Rams fell to the Seattle Seahawks 31-27 in Sunday's NFC championship game.
Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Minneapolis shooting: Union leaders call for strike
In the aftermath of Alex Pretti's fatal shooting by a Border Patrol agent in south Minneapolis, union leaders are calling for a strike to send a message to the federal government. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the story.
In the aftermath of Alex Pretti's fatal shooting by a Border Patrol agent in south Minneapolis, union leaders are calling for a strike to send a message to the federal government. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the story.
Minneapolis shooting: Judge rules DHS can't destroy scene evidence
The State of Minnesota won a temporary restraining order that prevents the Department of Homeland Security and other government agencies from altering or destroying evidence related to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol on Jan. 24. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the story.
The State of Minnesota won a temporary restraining order that prevents the Department of Homeland Security and other government agencies from altering or destroying evidence related to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol on Jan. 24. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the story.
Minneapolis shooting: Alex Pretti remembered at downtown rally
Protesters and activists gathered in downtown Minneapolis on Sunday to remember Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old who was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent Saturday during a federal immigration enforcement operation.
Protesters and activists gathered in downtown Minneapolis on Sunday to remember Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old who was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent Saturday during a federal immigration enforcement operation.