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Sen. Joni Ernst and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison discussed fraud accountability during a Senate oversight hearing. Ellison argued that fraud prevention efforts should not become “a political football” and noted that his authority to prosecute depends on referrals from county attorneys or assignments from the governor. Ernst responded by saying, “What we need is for your governor to step up to the plate.”

Investigators say thousands of tips have poured in on the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, but no new clues have developed. 

The head of Instagram dismissed the notion that the app can be addictive to young users while on the witness stand during a landmark social media addiction trial.

There was a heated exchange between Sen. Josh Hawley and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison about fraud during an immigration oversight hearing, which ended with Hawley telling Ellison he “ought to be in jail.”

Gov. Tim Walz reacted to Tom Homan's announcement that the Trump admin would bring an end to the ICE surge in Minnesota.

The FBI continues its search for Nancy Guthrie after authorities found a glove near her home. FOX 9's Chenue Her has the latest details. 

Testifying before a Senate committee, Minnesota Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell said DHS did not coordinate their immigration enforcement operations or their intended targets with state or local law enforcement in Minnesota.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison urged the committee to intervene in Operation Metro Surge. He's asking for the FBI to work jointly with Minnesota into the shooting investigations of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, in addition to requesting ICE to keep better documentation of detention facilities and those stopped, detained, and deported in Minnesota.

The ICE surge in Minnesota is coming to an end, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.

Tom Homan laid out his justification for ending the ICE surge in Minnesota, citing new cooperation from local authorities.

Rep. Tom Emmer testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, criticizing Minnesota Democratic leaders over immigration policies and cooperation with federal law enforcement, saying the "chaos in Minneapolis was entirely preventable."

The Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the Portland Trail Blazers 133-109 Wednesday night in their final game before the NBA All-Star break. They're 34-22 and in the No. 5 spot in the West with 26 regular season games left. Jaden McDaniels had 21 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals in the win. FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim caught up with McDaniels after the game.

After a chilly start, sunshine and light winds make for a beautiful Thursday as temperatures continue to climb in the days ahead. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the full forecast.