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Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison raised the alarm about the impacts of ICE detention in the aftermath of the detainment of Liam Conejo Ramos.

Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison raised the alarm about the impacts of ICE detention in the aftermath of the detainment of Liam Conejo Ramos.

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.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife, Gwen, visited the memorial site for 37-year-old Alex Pretti on Wednesday morning. 

President Trump’s Border Czar is now in Minnesota after the administration simultaneously removed Border Control Commander Greg Bovino following the fatal shooing of Alex Pretti over the weekend. FOX 9’s Karen Scullin has the latest on discussions he had with Minnesota’s political leaders.

Senior immigration official Tom Homan, known as the "Border Czar," arrived in Minnesota Tuesday to take over Operation Metro Surge. He met with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara to discuss the next steps for ICE operations in the state.

Speaking with the press on Tuesday, President Trump discussed the investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent, along with the recent meeting involving Border Czar Tom Homan and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Gov. Tim Walz met with Border Czar Tom Homan on Tuesday morning, who is overseeing the ICE operations after Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is set to leave the state. FOX 9’s Karen Scullin reports. 

The Department of Homeland Security is investigating Saturday's fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Minnesota leaders want the BCA to investigate the incident, but thus far are being blocked. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.

Senator Amy Klobuchar on Thursday filed paperwork that could signal an intent to be a candidate in the 2026 governor's race. She would be the first Democratic lawmaker to announce her candidacy since Tim Walz announced he won't seek a third term. Political analyst David Schultz joined FOX 9 News at 9 to talk about what it would mean if Klobuchar ran for governor.

Vice President JD Vance came to Minneapolis for a roundtable discussion on Thursday with ongoing federal immigration enforcement in the Twin Cites. He says he hasn't spoken directly to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, but is in communication with the governor's office.

The U.S. Department of Justice has served grand jury subpoenas to six Minnesota government offices, including Gov. Tim Walz's office, Attorney General Keith Ellison's office, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's office, and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her's office. The subpoenas are part of a federal investigation into alleged conspiracy to coerce or obstruct federal law enforcement.