Vice President JD Vance in Minneapolis: What he said

Vice President JD Vance made an appearance in Minneapolis on Thursday amid the federal surge in the Twin Cities, saying he sought to "better understand what’s going on, so that we can tone down the temperature a little bit, reduce the chaos and still allow the federal government to enforce immigration laws."

The country's longest-running prison newspaper
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The Stillwater Prison Mirror is the country's longest-running prison newspaper. Find out more on this's Maury's Stories. 

Business owner on immigration and Iran crackdowns
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An Iranian business owner in Minneapolis is feeling the effects of the immigration and Iran crackdown. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more. 

Appeals court lifts restrictions on ICE tactics
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An appeals court struck down a judge's ruling that restricted ICE agents tactics. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has latest details.

Questions remain about ICE warrant for St. Paul family
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The warrant used to detained a Venezuelan family in St. Paul is still raising questions. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story. 

ICE detainees have already filed more habeas petitions than in all of 2025

Federal judges are scrutinizing ICE's methods in Minnesota, leading to the release of several detainees through legal petitions as the number of filings in U.S. District Court explodes during Operation Metro Surge.

ICE detainees have already filed more habeas petitions than in all of 2025
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There have already been more habeas corpus petitions filed this year than in all of 2025. FOX 9's Paul Blume has more on how immigration attorneys are responding to the "dizzying pace" of court proceedings. 

Examining 'sanctuary' policies in the Twin Cities and Minnesota
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Federal authorities say some Minnesota cities and counties have laws in place that work against immigration enforcement. FOX 9'S Rob Olson takes a closer look at those claims. 

Is Minnesota cooperating with ICE? Here's what we know
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The Trump Administration has repeatedly said thousands of ICE agents were deployed to Minnesota because the state refuses to cooperate with federal authorities. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more on how local authorities assist ICE in making their arrests. 

Doorbell camera footage shows ICE agents at Shakopee home
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Video from a doorbell security camera shows federal agents entering a Shakopee home, where they reportedly detained one man. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the full story.

Is Minnesota cooperating with ICE? What we know

The Trump administration is spotlighting Minnesota's alleged lack of cooperation with immigration enforcement, but state officials say the comments are misleading because they are indeed working with federal agencies.

Child care providers speak to St. Paul City Council on ICE
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Child care providers spoke during public comment at the St. Paul City Council meeting regarding ICE operations. 

James Beard Awards 2026: Here are Minnesota's semifinalists

Several Minnesota establishments and chefs are nominated as 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists - known as one of the highest honors in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

Workers urge homebuilder to stop ICE raids at construction sites
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Members of Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en Lucha (CTUL) visited the regional office of D.R. Horton on Wednesday to urge the developer "to commit to keeping Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents off construction sites unless they obtain a judicial warrant."

DFL lawmakers show support for Jan. 23 strike
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DFL lawmakers expressed support for a Jan. 23 strike in Minnesota to oppose the ICE surge in the state.

Vice President JD Vance to visit Minneapolis Thursday

Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to make a visit to the Twin Cities this Thursday amid the ICE surge in Minnesota.

Arrests expected soon in St. Paul anti-ICE church protest
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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has announced arrests will be coming any moment now in connection to an anti-ICE protest inside a St. Paul church Sunday.

DOJ serves subpoenas to Minnesota officials
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Tensions between Minnesota’s leaders and federal immigration enforcement officials are escalating to a new level after the DOJ announced it was investigating Gov. Walz and both Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors for allegedly impeding operations.

DOJ subpoenas 6 Mnnesota offices over ICE investigation
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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.