Senate strikes deal to avoid partial government shutdown

Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.

DOPA: A safety net for Minnesota's immigrant families

A legal safeguard in Minnesota is becoming a vital tool for immigrant families worried about separation by ICE.

Amy Klobuchar gubernatorial campaign announcement video
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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month. Here is her full campaign announcement video.

Amy Klobuchar running for MN governor
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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month. 

Amy Klobuchar is running for Minnesota governor

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month.

Governor Walz talks ICE operations in Minnesota in FOX 9 sitdown
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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.

Ilham Omar, Minneapolis leaders tour Karmel Mall
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Minnesota lawmaker Ilhan Omar and other Minneapolis leaders spoke at Karmel Mall Wednesday night after a tour and spoke about the community, and the threat that ICE agents are presenting to the area. Omar also addressed being sprayed at a north Minneapolis townhall Tuesday night.

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.

Ilhan Omar on spraying: 'Fear and intimidation doesn't work on me'
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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, Tina Smith call for ICE to leave
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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
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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.

Amy Kloubuchar: 'Both Renee and Alex should be alive today'
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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.

Hunger-relief organizations packing emergency food
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Nearly 100 Minnesota hunger-relief organizations, including Second Harvest Heartland, are calling for an immediate end to the surge in federal immigration activity in our state. Several groups banded together on Wednesday to pack “emergency food boxes” for Minnesotans in need who have been affected by ongoing immigration enforcement operations.

Second ‘National Day of Action’ planned to demand ‘ICE Out’ of Minnesota

A second "National Day of Action" protesting ongoing ICE operations is taking place in the Twin Cities on Friday, with those participating being encouraged to skip school and work, while refraining from spending. At the same time, local businesses are reporting a desperate need for support.

President Trump rolls out Trump accounts [FULL]
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President Trump brought out rapper Nicki Minaj for a rollout of his new Trump account program -- an investment account for children.

ICE leader faces contempt threat over compliance
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A judge in Minnesota is demanding answers from ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons over failed hearings for detained immigrants, ordering him to appear in court on Friday to explain why he should not be held in contempt as the Trump administration has not complied with court orders for several immigrant bond hearings even after multiple warnings.