Minneapolis

Alex Pretti scuffle with feds 11 days before fatal shooting

January 29, 2026 11:03am CST

New video from Max Shapiro/The News Movement shows Alex Pretti kicking the taillight of a federal vehicle and getting into a scuffle 11 days before he was fatally shot by Border Patrol in Minneapolis. 

Trump's border czar on when ICE will leave MN

January 29, 2026 9:32am CST

White House Border Czar Tom Homan, in his first briefing after taking over Operation Metro Surge, said he is working on a drawdown plan of federal agents in Minnesota, but it depends on cooperation with state and local officials. 

How many ICE agents are MN? Homan doesn't say

January 29, 2026 9:20am CST

When asked how many federal agents are in Minnesota, Border Czar Tom Homan said there have been a lot of rotations but did not provide a specific number. Court records show there were more than 3,000 federal agents in Minnesota, including ICE and Border Patrol officers, earlier this week. Homan said on Thursday they're working on a drawdown plan of federal agents but that depends on cooperation with state and local officials.

ICE operations in MN update: Border Czar Tom Homan's first update [FULL]

January 29, 2026 8:12am CST

White House Border Czar Tom Homan gave his first update as head of ICE operations in Minnesota, saying great progress has been made. Homan did say they're staying in Minnesota until the “problem's gone,” noting the withdrawal of federal law enforcement in Minnesota depends on cooperation in Minnesota. 

Alex Pretti had prior encounter with federal agents

January 29, 2026 7:50am CST

A newly surfaced video shows Alex Pretti having a confrontation with federal agents approximately 11 days before he was shot and killed by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis. FOX 9’s Leah Beno reports. 

Ilhan Omar says she won't 'back down' after town hall attack

January 28, 2026 9:33pm CST

Ilhan Omar spoke to a crowd at Karmel Mall the day after a man sprayed a liquid on her during a town hall in Minneapolis. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the full report. 

Nurses hold candlelight vigil for Alex Pretti

January 28, 2026 9:24pm CST

Nurses held a candlelight vigil for Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by Border Patrol agents. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the details. 

New Video of Alex Pretti shows previous confrontation with feds

January 28, 2026 9:22pm CST

Newly obtained video shows Alex Pretti in a confrontation with federal agents 11 days before he was fatally shot by Border Patrol. 

Alleged attacks on ICE agents rarely charged

January 28, 2026 7:44pm CST

In dozens of cases involving attacks on federal agents during immigration operations, prosecutors have declined to file charges, dismissed the case or failed to obtain a grand jury indictment.

Governor Walz talks ICE operations in Minnesota in FOX 9 sitdown

January 28, 2026 6:55pm CST

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.

1-on-1 with Walz: Governor shares details on Trump call

January 28, 2026 6:31pm CST

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz shared details on the phone call he had with President Trump and the efforts to have state involvement in the investigations of the two fatal shootings involving federal law enforcement. 

Ilhan Omar on spraying: 'Fear and intimidation doesn't work on me'

January 28, 2026 6:26pm CST

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.

What we know about the man arrested at Ilhan Omar town hall

January 28, 2026 6:20pm CST

Authorities has arrested a man who sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with an unknown substance during a town hall in Minneapolis. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has the latest details.

Gov. Walz looking for ICE operation 'Off-ramp'

January 28, 2026 5:54pm CST

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz hopes to find an "off-ramp" for the ICE operations in Minnesota. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the details. 

Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith call for ICE to leave

January 28, 2026 4:11pm CST

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

January 28, 2026 3:57pm CST

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'

January 28, 2026 3:40pm CST

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.

New pothole patching plan unveiled in St. Paul

January 28, 2026 2:42pm CST

A new “pothole patching plan" will be in place in St. Paul for 2026, hoping to solve an issue that has plagued city residents for years by using new equipment that helps recycle “hot patch” asphalt.