Educators and families across Minnesota urged ICE to stay off school property, citing anxiety and safety concerns after agents were seen near campuses and incidents at Roosevelt High. Union leaders described detentions and pepper spray near schools, prompting calls for accountability and for protective networks (rides, groceries) for immigrant students. DHS said the Roosevelt incident used targeted crowd control and that no tear gas was deployed. Minneapolis Public Schools offered online learning through Feb. 12 as in-person classes resume, while communities organize support to keep students safe.
ICE has arrested dozens of dangerous criminal illegal aliens in Minnesota, including murderers and child rapists, despite local efforts by politicians and rioters to obstruct these operations and protect offenders under sanctuary policies.
Minnesota Democrats are demanding oversight after ICE blocked their entry to a facility, citing legal and procedural disputes, amid rising tensions over immigration enforcement and a recent fatal shooting involving ICE agents. The incident highlights ongoing conflicts between state lawmakers and federal immigration authorities.
Nationwide protests erupted in response to police shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, with demonstrations calling for justice and criticizing immigration enforcement, amid tensions over federal actions and local police responses. Minnesota officials urged peaceful protests, while some demonstrations turned violent, and Congress members faced restrictions during visits to ICE facilities.
An ICE agent in Minnesota, involved in a shooting that resulted in a death, was previously dragged by a car during an arrest attempt in June, suffering injuries including a wound requiring over 50 stitches, raising questions about the circumstances of the recent incident.
Minnesota prosecutors will review the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent after the FBI blocked state investigators from accessing case evidence, raising concerns about jurisdiction and transparency in the investigation.
A viral video falsely claimed widespread child care fraud in Minnesota, leading to political fallout and a federal funding freeze, but investigations show most centers are operating normally with no evidence of large-scale fraud, and the situation is being misrepresented.
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced initiatives to combat government benefits fraud in Minnesota, targeting complex fraud rings that have stolen billions of dollars meant for social programs, through investigations, enhanced reporting, and law enforcement training.
The Department of Homeland Security and USCIS have launched Operation PARRIS in Minnesota to reexamine refugee cases through enhanced background checks and verification, referring fraudulent cases to ICE, as part of efforts to combat immigration fraud and ensure national security.
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight held a hearing revealing that Minnesota has suffered approximately $9 billion in taxpayer fraud, with allegations that Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison ignored warnings, retaliated against whistleblowers, and failed to address widespread schemes, many linked to Minnesota's Somali community and overseas terrorist networks. Federal agencies are actively investigating and halting fraudulent activities, and lawmakers are calling for accountability and legislative reforms.
The Trump administration launched its largest immigration enforcement operation ever in Minnesota, deploying around 2,000 federal agents to crack down on alleged fraud and immigration violations, particularly targeting the Somali community, amid local political tensions and community concerns.
Amid ongoing fraud investigations and a nationwide immigration crackdown, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem emphasizes focusing on law enforcement rather than President Trump's comments, deploying 2,000 agents to Minnesota to address fraud involving mostly Somali Americans, while asserting that law-abiding citizens have nothing to worry about.
A major fraud scandal in Minnesota involving multiple safety-net programs, including a large school meal fraud scheme, has led to political fallout and the governor dropping his re-election bid. Federal and state investigations reveal systemic oversight failures, with allegations of misuse of funds across various programs, prompting systemic reforms and heightened scrutiny.
Governor Tim Walz, after announcing he won't seek re-election, criticized GOP opponents and vowed to continue fighting against the Trump administration, emphasizing his commitment to safety and legislative priorities, while also addressing issues of election fraud and recent political attacks.
A messy and icy start to Tuesday across Minnesota and western Wisconsin involves freezing rain, fog, and slick conditions, with significant ice accumulation expected in western Wisconsin, leading to winter weather advisories. Temperatures are steady, and a brief warm-up is forecasted for Wednesday, followed by a cooldown and another warm-up early next week.
