Mayor Frey talks ICE operations in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said they’ve received reports of “scattered incidents” involving federal agents over the last couple of days. He said the activity is largely built around “terrorizing people” of the Somali community, adding that federal agents themselves don’t seem to know what they’re doing.

Mayor Frey responds to Trump remarks on Somali community

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and local faith leaders spoke out on Thursday in response to President Donald Trump's comments about the Somali community. Frey highlighted the community’s strength and resilience, saying, “When you come for one of us, you come for all of us.”

ICE targeting Twin Cities Somalis: City leaders respond [RAW]

City leaders in Minneapolis and St. Paul responded to reports of up to 100 federal agents being deployed to the Twin Cities, specifically to target the Somali community. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara, and Minneapolis City Council member Jamal Osman spoke out during the press conference.

Mayor Frey speaks to Somali community: 'We love you, we stand with you'

Minneapolis officials are responding to reports that as many as 100 federal agents will be deployed to the Twin Cities, with a specific focus on targeting the Somali community. Mayor Jacob Frey delivered a message in Somali on Tuesday, saying, “We love you, we stand with you, we aren’t backing down.”

Potential airspace shutdown, Kaohly Her wins St. Paul, Edmund Fitzgerald documentary & more: Nov. 5, 2025

Today’s episode of The Afternoon Shift with Adam Llorens and Maxx Fuller dives into the biggest headlines across Minnesota and beyond, blending live updates, local insight, and thoughtful conversation. St. Paul makes history as Kaohly Her is elected the city’s first woman and first Hmong-American mayor, defeating incumbent Melvin Carter III in a stunning upset. We look at what Her’s win means for the capital city — from public safety and housing priorities to how her leadership could reshape city hall and community engagement. Across the river, we break down Minneapolis and statewide election results, including key school board races and local ballot measures that signal where Minnesota voters stand heading into 2026. On the national front, we look at trends emerging from Tuesday’s vote — what’s shifting, what’s holding steady, and what it might preview for next year’s presidential cycle. As the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald approaches, a new documentary — Gales of November: Diving the Edmund Fitzgerald — revisits the tragedy that claimed 29 lives on Lake Superior. We explore how filmmakers gained rare access to the wreck site and why the ship’s story still resonates across the Great Lakes five decades later. And in sports, the Minnesota Twins officially introduce Derek Shelton as their new manager, marking a fresh start for the clubhouse and sparking early buzz about how his leadership could shape the team’s direction heading into next season.

Jacob Frey speaks to election night crowd

Speaking before a crowd of supporters, incumbent Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey saying a near record turnout looks “damn good” as ranked choice voting will go into at least a second round to determine a winner.