Gov. Walz mandates weapons screening at Minnesota Capitol ahead of legislative session
Gov. Tim Walz has taken executive action to enhance security at the Minnesota State Capitol by implementing weapons screening ahead of the 2026 legislative session.
Gov. Tim Walz has taken executive action to enhance security at the Minnesota State Capitol by implementing weapons screening ahead of the 2026 legislative session.
Who is Greg Bovino? Border Patrol’s acting commander seen in city sweeps
Greg Bovino has become the public face of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, seen going from city to city in big sweeps. Here’s what to know amid his rise in the Border Patrol and its immigration enforcement.
Greg Bovino has become the public face of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, seen going from city to city in big sweeps. Here’s what to know amid his rise in the Border Patrol and its immigration enforcement.
MN Secretary of State calls Bondi’s voter rolls demand ‘bizarre, disturbing’
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi over the weekend called for Minnesota to turn over its voter rolls as one of the conditions to eventually pull ICE operations out of the state. On Monday, Secretary of State Steve Simon called that demand both “bizarre and disturbing."
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi over the weekend called for Minnesota to turn over its voter rolls as one of the conditions to eventually pull ICE operations out of the state. On Monday, Secretary of State Steve Simon called that demand both “bizarre and disturbing."
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.
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."
Trump, Walz have ‘productive call’ over ICE operations in Minnesota
President Donald Trump and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz spoke on the phone Monday morning in the aftermath of Alex Pretti’s fatal shooting in south Minneapolis by a Border Patrol agent on Saturday, and both sides say the conversation was productive.
President Donald Trump and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz spoke on the phone Monday morning in the aftermath of Alex Pretti’s fatal shooting in south Minneapolis by a Border Patrol agent on Saturday, and both sides say the conversation was productive.
Chris Madel withdraws from MN governor race, citing Operation Metro Surge and GOP 'retribution'
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."
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.
ICE in Minnesota: Gov. Walz speaks on shooting, protests continue, Alex Pretti remembered
ICE continues its operations in Minnesota a day after a federal agent fatally shot a second person in Minneapolis. Find live updates on protests, press conferences and operations in the state here.
ICE continues its operations in Minnesota a day after a federal agent fatally shot a second person in Minneapolis. Find live updates on protests, press conferences and operations in the state here.
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.
Minneapolis shooting: Union members in Twin Cities rally for nationwide strike
Union members in the Twin Cities are rallying for a strike following the shooting of Alex Pretti by a U.S. Border Patrol agent.
Union members in the Twin Cities are rallying for a strike following the shooting of Alex Pretti by a U.S. Border Patrol agent.
Minneapolis shooting: Minnesota officer’s plea to President Trump
A school resource officer is making a plea to President Donald Trump after the latest fatal shooting involving a federal agent.
A school resource officer is making a plea to President Donald Trump after the latest fatal shooting involving a federal agent.
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.
Law professor questions why ICE agents have guns for civil enforcement
Hamline University Professor David Schultz examined the legal options available after a Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis. He also questioned why ICE agents are equipped with lethal weapons for civil law enforcement, when criminal law enforcement at the federal level is handled by the FBI.
Hamline University Professor David Schultz examined the legal options available after a Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis. He also questioned why ICE agents are equipped with lethal weapons for civil law enforcement, when criminal law enforcement at the federal level is handled by the FBI.
NRA Minnesota statements: Calls out ‘dangerous and wrong’ sentiment
The NRA called out a “dangerous and wrong" sentiment in response to the latest deadly shooting in Minneapolis, warning against making generalizations and “demonizing law-abiding citizens." Here’s what they said.
The NRA called out a “dangerous and wrong" sentiment in response to the latest deadly shooting in Minneapolis, warning against making generalizations and “demonizing law-abiding citizens." Here’s what they said.
Minneapolis shooting: AG Pam Bondi gives Gov. Walz conditions for ICE to leave Minnesota
The United States Attorney General is urging Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to support federal law enforcement efforts and immigration policy, hours after a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident was fatally shot a Border Patrol agent.
The United States Attorney General is urging Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to support federal law enforcement efforts and immigration policy, hours after a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident was fatally shot a Border Patrol agent.
Minneapolis shooting: DHS claims it's unlawful for protesters to carry gun
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino claimed the man killed by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis was repeatedly shot because he had a loaded handgun. The man had a legal permit to carry a firearm, according to Minneapolis Police, but DHS has argued it is "unlawful" for protesters to bring a firearm to a demonstration. Alex Pretti, 37, was killed after being repeatedly shot by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis Saturday morning.
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino claimed the man killed by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis was repeatedly shot because he had a loaded handgun. The man had a legal permit to carry a firearm, according to Minneapolis Police, but DHS has argued it is "unlawful" for protesters to bring a firearm to a demonstration. Alex Pretti, 37, was killed after being repeatedly shot by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis Saturday morning.
Minneapolis shooting: Mayor Frey filing restraining order to get ICE out
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city will file a temporary restraining order on Monday in an effort to halt Operation Metro Surge and get federal agents out of Minnesota. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has more.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city will file a temporary restraining order on Monday in an effort to halt Operation Metro Surge and get federal agents out of Minnesota. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has more.
Minneapolis shooting: Disconnect between DHS claim, witness video
A 37-year-old Minneapolis man was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent Saturday morning. FOX 9's Tim Blotz takes a look at how the DHS claims of self-defense appear to differ from eyewitness video. We also hear from the Minnesota Gun Owner's Caucus as Alex Pretti, the man killed, had a legal permit to carry a firearm.
A 37-year-old Minneapolis man was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent Saturday morning. FOX 9's Tim Blotz takes a look at how the DHS claims of self-defense appear to differ from eyewitness video. We also hear from the Minnesota Gun Owner's Caucus as Alex Pretti, the man killed, had a legal permit to carry a firearm.