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The U.S. Justice Department subpoenaed the offices of Minnesota's governor, attorney general, and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along with six other Democratic offices, as part of a criminal probe into whether public officials' opposition to President Trump's immigration crackdown amounted to wrongdoing, amid protests and clashes with federal agents in the Twin Cities.
Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley and other local leaders say ICE’s Metro Surge operation targeted off-duty officers for proof of citizenship, describing the actions as civil-rights violations that erode trust between police and the communities they serve; they call for accountability and greater oversight of federal agents while reaffirming support for lawful immigration enforcement.
President Trump’s immigration crackdown in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area has fueled chaos and heightened tension, spurring protests and concerns among immigrant communities as officials defend tougher policy amid a broader national immigration debate.
Immigrant-owned restaurants in the Twin Cities are scrambling to survive ICE enforcement (Operation Metro Surge) with dining rooms closed and staff reduced; revenues are down about 50% year over year as workers fear raids, while communities organize online orders, donation drives, and neighborhood watch efforts to support workers and customers.
ICE operations led to temporary closures at Twin Cities restaurants, including El Rodeo in Maple Grove, as workers feared reporting to work. In response, community volunteers began signing up to fill shifts (about 75 in 90 minutes) and a GoFundMe raised roughly $6,000 to support employees with groceries and pay, with the aim of reopening soon.
Governor Walz urged Minnesotans to remain peaceful as thousands of federal immigration agents operate in Minnesota, calling the actions armed and brutal while encouraging residents to film the activity for accountability. He framed the situation as a test of Minnesota’s decency, criticized the federal presence, and noted Republican pushback and Trump remarks about the events.
Amid a surge of federal agents in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, local officials issued Know Your Rights guidance noting that ICE generally cannot enter a home without a judicial warrant and must have consent for private spaces within a business, though agents may operate in publicly accessible areas; administrative warrants can authorize detentions but do not grant entry, and ICE can arrest without a judicial warrant in certain situations.
A $100,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Woodbury, Minnesota, as part of a long-running jackpot roll, while a separate $1.817 billion jackpot was won in Arkansas on Christmas Eve.
A Twin Cities man was sentenced to 23 years in prison for his role in a large international drug trafficking operation involving Mexican cartels, which imported millions of dollars worth of meth, fentanyl, and cocaine into Minnesota, with authorities seizing significant quantities and arresting multiple individuals.
Multiple schools in the southern Twin Cities metro area canceled classes due to online threats, with investigations ongoing to identify those responsible. The threats targeted several high schools and included threatening images and messages, prompting police to question juvenile suspects and coordinate with law enforcement agencies. Despite the threats, elementary and middle schools in the district remained open.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar reported that her son was pulled over by ICE agents and asked to prove his citizenship, amid broader concerns of racial profiling and a federal immigration surge targeting Somali communities in the Twin Cities, which Omar attributes to racist comments by President Trump.
The US Department of Homeland Security has launched 'Operation Catahoula Crunch' in New Orleans and Minnesota, targeting criminal and undocumented immigrants amid political tensions, racial profiling concerns, and controversial statements by President Trump about Somali communities, with local officials and communities responding with support and protests.
City leaders in Minneapolis and St. Paul expressed strong support for the Somali community amid reports that the Trump administration may target Somali immigrants for deportation, emphasizing the community's law-abiding nature and potential harm to public safety and community relations.
Target faced criticism for its handling of 1,000 layoffs at its Twin Cities corporate offices, which involved a secretive and stressful process for employees, including delayed communication and technical issues during virtual meetings. The layoffs are part of broader company changes, including cultural shifts and strategic restructuring, amid declining sales and profits.
Before facing the Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium, Nebraska will hold a walk-through at Holy Angels High School in Richfield, where star running back Emmett Johnson played. Johnson, a top Big Ten rusher, is returning to his hometown for the game, which adds a special element to the matchup. Nebraska, ranked No. 25 with a 5-1 record, aims to improve its run defense against a strong Minnesota team.