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Legal safety net for immigrant families

January 29, 2026 6:19pm CST

A legal document could provide a safety net for immigrant families amid ICE operations. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest. 

Immigration officials wants cooperation from county jails

January 29, 2026 6:17pm CST

Border Czar Tom Homan wants cooperation from county jails in Minnesota for immigration operations. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more. 

Judge blocks arrests of new refugees in US

January 29, 2026 6:03pm CST

A judge has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to detain newly arrived refugees in Minnesota. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the latest. 

Feds say MN jails need to cooperate for ICE to leave

January 29, 2026 5:58pm CST

Border Czar Tom Homan says Minnesota jails need to cooperation with immigration officials for ICE to leave the state. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more. 

Mpls deli owner fighting to stay open amid ICE operations

January 29, 2026 5:46pm CST

The owner of North Star Deli in south Minneapolis is fighting to stay open after losing many employees due to fear of ICE operations in the area. 

Nekima Levy Armstrong speaks out after arrest [RAW]

January 29, 2026 5:44pm CST

Activist Nekima Levy Armstrong speaks out for the first time since she was released after she arrested for protesting at a St. Paul church whose pastor works for ICE. 

DOPA forms provide legal options for immigrant families

January 29, 2026 5:35pm CST

A delegation of parental authority (DOPA) legal documents are providing a safety net for immigrant families afraid of being separated. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more. 

Feds staying in MN 'until the job is done'

January 29, 2026 5:26pm CST

Federal agents plan on staying in Minnesota "until the job is done." FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest. 

ICE in MN: Senate Committee hearing on Operation Metro Surge [Part 3]

January 29, 2026 5:26pm CST

A Minnesota Senate Select Committee held a hearing on ICE operations and its impacts. Local leaders, attorneys, labor and business representatives, and residents testified about alleged violations of civil liberties, constitutional and human rights, and immigration law during Operation Metro Surge.

ICE in MN: Senate Committee hearing on Operation Metro Surge [Part 2]

January 29, 2026 4:55pm CST

A Minnesota Senate Select Committee held a hearing on ICE operations and its impacts. Local leaders, attorneys, labor and business representatives, and residents testified about alleged violations of civil liberties, constitutional and human rights, and immigration law during Operation Metro Surge.

ICE in MN: Senate Committee hearing on Operation Metro Surge [Part 4]

January 29, 2026 4:51pm CST

A Minnesota Senate Select Committee held a hearing on ICE operations and its impacts. Local leaders, attorneys, labor and business representatives, and residents testified about alleged violations of civil liberties, constitutional and human rights, and immigration law during Operation Metro Surge.

Lawmakers from across US join MN in solidarity against ICE

January 29, 2026 4:29pm CST

State lawmakers from across the U.S. joined DFL lawmakers Thursday. Those states will be participating in Friday's Day of Solidarity. 

Liam Ramos: Texas lawmakers call for 5-year-old's release

January 29, 2026 4:22pm CST

Lawmakers and other supporters gathered to call for the release of Liam Ramos from an immigration detention center in Texas after he was taken into ICE custody in Minnesota. 

Analyzing Tom Homan's first news conference since MN arrival

January 29, 2026 3:54pm CST

Border Czar Tom Homan held a news conference on ICE operations in Minnesota on Thursday morning, his first since arriving in the state. Homan said he is working on a plan to "drawdown" operation, but that it depends on cooperation from local law enforcement. FOX 9's Karen Scullin breaks down details. 

Minneapolis Mayor Frey: 'The tide is turning'

January 29, 2026 2:17pm CST

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey thanked the people of Minnesota for their resilience during ongoing ICE operations and said he believes "The tide is turning."

Minnesota Senate Committee hearing on ICE [Part 1]

January 29, 2026 2:16pm CST

A Minnesota Senate Select Committee held a hearing on ICE operations and its impacts. Local leaders, attorneys, labor and business representatives, and residents testified about alleged violations of civil liberties, constitutional and human rights, and immigration law during Operation Metro Surge.

Mpls mayor on ICE: 'It will be your city that is next'

January 29, 2026 1:55pm CST

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke about the ongoing federal immigration enforcement crackdown in Minneapolis, warning other mayors that their cities will be next if they don't take a stand against the operations. The remarks were made during the United States Conference of Mayors.

ICE enforcement and MN jails: What we know

January 29, 2026 12:26pm CST

White House Border Czar Tom Homan said they're working on a drawdown plan for federal officials in Minnesota, but only if there's cooperation with local and state leaders. Questions remain about what cooperation DHS is expecting to have with county jails in Minnesota. FOX 9's Rob Olson is digging into this. 

The requirements for an ICE drawdown in MN

January 29, 2026 12:08pm CST

In his first news conference since arriving in Minnesota, Trump adviser and Border Czar Tom Homan laid out the requirements for an ICE drawdown in Minnesota.

St. Paul leaders address ICE small business impact

January 29, 2026 11:33am CST

St. Paul Mayor Her, along with leaders from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, spoke about how ICE operations have impacted the local economy. They also celebrated the designation of February as "Shop Local, Stand Together Month."