Federal judge's contempt ruling highlights Minnesota court frustrations
A federal judge in Minnesota has found a government attorney in contempt for not following court orders, highlighting issues within the U.S. Attorney’s Office. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.
A federal judge in Minnesota has found a government attorney in contempt for not following court orders, highlighting issues within the U.S. Attorney’s Office. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.
Minnesota mayors seeking financial help after Operation Metro Surge
About 20 Minnesota mayors were at the State Capitol Thursday, making their push for state funding to help undo some damage done as a result of Operation Metro Surge in their cities. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
About 20 Minnesota mayors were at the State Capitol Thursday, making their push for state funding to help undo some damage done as a result of Operation Metro Surge in their cities. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Banner featuring Trump displayed on DOJ headquarters
A large banner featuring President Donald Trump’s face has been displayed on the Department of Justice headquarters Thursday.
A large banner featuring President Donald Trump’s face has been displayed on the Department of Justice headquarters Thursday.
Downtown Minneapolis: Strong signs of recovery, challenges remain
Over lunch in the Minneapolis Armory Thursday, about 1,000 people from the downtown business community heard part progress report, part pep rally. Downtown Minneapolis has bright spots, but hurdles remain.
Over lunch in the Minneapolis Armory Thursday, about 1,000 people from the downtown business community heard part progress report, part pep rally. Downtown Minneapolis has bright spots, but hurdles remain.
Minnesota mayors push for state funding to undo ICE surge damage
Mayors from around 20 cities in Minnesota are urging the state for financial assistance to address budget challenges worsened by Operation Metro Surge.
Mayors from around 20 cities in Minnesota are urging the state for financial assistance to address budget challenges worsened by Operation Metro Surge.
Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith urge DOJ to cooperate in Alex Pretti shooting investigation
Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith wrote a letter Thursday to Attorney General Pam Bondi, urging the U.S. Department of Justice to cooperate with the investigation of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti involving a Border Patrol agent.
Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith wrote a letter Thursday to Attorney General Pam Bondi, urging the U.S. Department of Justice to cooperate with the investigation of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti involving a Border Patrol agent.
'ICE accountability' bills on masks, rendering aid and state investigations proposed by Senate DFL
Minnesota DFL lawmakers announced a series of bills as part of an "ICE accountability Agenda" that aims to regulate federal immigration operations in the state.
Minnesota DFL lawmakers announced a series of bills as part of an "ICE accountability Agenda" that aims to regulate federal immigration operations in the state.
Minneapolis hotel liquor licenses renewed despite threats over housing ICE agents
The Minneapolis City Council has renewed the liquor licenses of two Minneapolis hotels after previously threatening to not approve them for allegedly housing ICE agents.
The Minneapolis City Council has renewed the liquor licenses of two Minneapolis hotels after previously threatening to not approve them for allegedly housing ICE agents.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will take the national stage next week to deliver the Democratic rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will take the national stage next week to deliver the Democratic rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
DHS memo expands ICE's ability to detain refugees without green cards for vetting
The Department of Homeland Security’s new policy is widening immigration authorities' ability to have refugees without green cards endure an extensive screening process.
The Department of Homeland Security’s new policy is widening immigration authorities' ability to have refugees without green cards endure an extensive screening process.
Minnesota mayors detail ICE surge impacts, recovery plan
Minnesota's Cities for Safe and Stable Communities Coalition announces its recovery plans and 2026 legislative agenda after Operation Metro Surge. Speakers, including the mayors of Hopkins, Brooklyn Center, Golden Valley, and Eden Prairie, discussed how their communities are responding to the effects of the federal enforcement operation.
Minnesota's Cities for Safe and Stable Communities Coalition announces its recovery plans and 2026 legislative agenda after Operation Metro Surge. Speakers, including the mayors of Hopkins, Brooklyn Center, Golden Valley, and Eden Prairie, discussed how their communities are responding to the effects of the federal enforcement operation.
Minnesota school leaders demand laws to curb ICE impact
School administrators across Minnesota are advocating for legislative changes in response to the impacts of Operation Metro Surge.
School administrators across Minnesota are advocating for legislative changes in response to the impacts of Operation Metro Surge.
New legislative bill could put pause on data centers
Data centers are becoming a controversial issue in Minnesota. At the state legislature, a new bill is being introduced that would put a two-year moratorium on new construction for data centers.
Data centers are becoming a controversial issue in Minnesota. At the state legislature, a new bill is being introduced that would put a two-year moratorium on new construction for data centers.
Minnesota school leaders demand laws to curb ICE impact
Minnesota school administrators are lobbying for new laws and funding due to challenges from Operation Metro Surge. Attendance dropped significantly in schools like Columbia Heights and Willmar due to federal agents' presence. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Minnesota school administrators are lobbying for new laws and funding due to challenges from Operation Metro Surge. Attendance dropped significantly in schools like Columbia Heights and Willmar due to federal agents' presence. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Trump’s housing plan: ‘Owners not renters’
The White House says President Trump is working on several solutions to bring down the cost of owning a home for Americans, saying he would prefer a nation of “owners not renters” as the administration works to expedite permitting, and floats the idea of banning institutional purchases of single-family homes.
The White House says President Trump is working on several solutions to bring down the cost of owning a home for Americans, saying he would prefer a nation of “owners not renters” as the administration works to expedite permitting, and floats the idea of banning institutional purchases of single-family homes.
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ICE impacts on MN schools: Senate hearing [Part 2]
The Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee heard from school leaders, parents, and educators about the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” on schools statewide. Testimony focused on attendance disruptions, student mental health, and day-to-day operations. Here is part two of the Minnesota Senate committee hearing.
The Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee heard from school leaders, parents, and educators about the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” on schools statewide. Testimony focused on attendance disruptions, student mental health, and day-to-day operations. Here is part two of the Minnesota Senate committee hearing.
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ICE impacts on MN schools: Senate hearing [Part 3]
The Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee heard from school leaders, parents, and educators about the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” on schools statewide. Testimony focused on attendance disruptions, student mental health, and day-to-day operations. Here is part three of the Minnesota Senate committee hearing.
The Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee heard from school leaders, parents, and educators about the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” on schools statewide. Testimony focused on attendance disruptions, student mental health, and day-to-day operations. Here is part three of the Minnesota Senate committee hearing.
Midterm elections: Voter ID executive order considered
President Trump says he is exploring legal options on an executive order surrounding voter ID prior to midterm elections in November, calling the Save America Act a “common sense piece of legislation” that he wants Congress to act on before voters head to polls.
President Trump says he is exploring legal options on an executive order surrounding voter ID prior to midterm elections in November, calling the Save America Act a “common sense piece of legislation” that he wants Congress to act on before voters head to polls.
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ICE impacts on MN schools: Senate hearing [Part 1]
The Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee heard from school leaders, parents, and educators about the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” on schools statewide. Testimony focused on attendance disruptions, student mental health, and day-to-day operations. Here is part one of the Minnesota Senate committee hearing.
The Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee heard from school leaders, parents, and educators about the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” on schools statewide. Testimony focused on attendance disruptions, student mental health, and day-to-day operations. Here is part one of the Minnesota Senate committee hearing.
Government shutdown latest: ‘No contact’ with Dems
With the federal government now in a partial shutdown centered in part around funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday that President Trump so far has had “no contact” with Democratic lawmakers in an effort to make a deal. Meanwhile, federal workers in agencies such as FEMA and the TSA are currently working unpaid.
With the federal government now in a partial shutdown centered in part around funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday that President Trump so far has had “no contact” with Democratic lawmakers in an effort to make a deal. Meanwhile, federal workers in agencies such as FEMA and the TSA are currently working unpaid.