WATCH: Border Czar Homan holds press conference in Minneapolis amid ICE policy review
Read full article: WATCH: Border Czar Homan holds press conference in Minneapolis amid ICE policy reviewBorder Czar Tom Homan is slated to hold a press conference in Minneapolis at 8 a.m., as the Trump administration considers changes to immigration enforcement in Minnesota.
Trump signals interest in easing tensions, but Minneapolis sees little change on the streets
Read full article: Trump signals interest in easing tensions, but Minneapolis sees little change on the streetsPresident Donald Trump seemed to signal a willingness to ease tensions in Minneapolis after a second deadly shooting by federal immigration agents.
The Latest: Trump wants โhonestโ investigation into โvery sadโ killing of Minneapolis protester
Read full article: The Latest: Trump wants โhonestโ investigation into โvery sadโ killing of Minneapolis protesterPresident Donald Trump says a โbig investigationโ is underway into the killing of protester and ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.
2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress
Read full article: 2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells CongressA Customs and Border Protection official told Congress in a notice that two federal officers fired shots during the encounter that killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis shooting scrambles Second Amendment politics for Trump
Read full article: Minneapolis shooting scrambles Second Amendment politics for TrumpProminent Republicans and gun rights advocates helped elicit a White House turnabout this week after bristling over the administrationโs characterization of Alex Pretti as responsible for his own death because he lawfully possessed a weapon.
Experts say the divide between Minnesota and federal authorities is unprecedented
Read full article: Experts say the divide between Minnesota and federal authorities is unprecedentedA new Minnesota website lays out evidence to counter what state officials have called federal misinformation after immigration officials fatally shot two residents during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Trump's about-face in Minnesota after Pretti's death is latest in pattern of sudden shifts
Read full article: Trump's about-face in Minnesota after Pretti's death is latest in pattern of sudden shiftsPresident Donald Trump is taking a more conciliatory approach with Democratic leaders in Minnesota.
Businesses face pressure to respond to immigration enforcement while also becoming a target of it
Read full article: Businesses face pressure to respond to immigration enforcement while also becoming a target of itBusinesses are coming into the crosshairs of President Donald Trumpโs mass deportation campaign, whether itโs public pressure for them to speak out against aggressive immigration enforcement or becoming the sites for arrests themselves.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota's special legislative elections
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota's special legislative electionsTwo Minnesota special elections in heavily Democratic Twin Cities-area state legislative districts will decide control of the state's House of Representatives for the third time in less than a year.
Judge set to hear arguments on Minnesotaโs immigration crackdown after fatal shootings
Read full article: Judge set to hear arguments on Minnesotaโs immigration crackdown after fatal shootingsBorder Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday as the Trump administration reshuffles leadership of its immigration enforcement operation and scales back the federal presence after a second fatal shooting in the city by federal officers.
Trump, unbowed by backlash to Minneapolis shooting, blames Democrats for 'chaos'
Read full article: Trump, unbowed by backlash to Minneapolis shooting, blames Democrats for 'chaos'The fatal shooting of a Minneapolis protester by a federal immigration officer touched off a firestorm and prompted some fellow Republicans to question President Donald Trumpโs hard-line immigration crackdown, but the president on Sunday night doubled down and blamed Democratic officials.
Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation in Minnesota after shooting
Read full article: Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation in Minnesota after shootingMore than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies signed an open letter posted on the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce website on Sunday calling for state, local and federal officials to work together, as businesses grapple with how to address tensions in the state and across the country following two fatal shootings by federal agents amid a massive immigration enforcement operation that has spurred protests.
Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funding bill. That increases the chance of a shutdown
Read full article: Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funding bill. That increases the chance of a shutdownDemocratic senators are vowing to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security following the shooting death of a man in Minnesota.
Immigrant families protest at Texas facility housing 5-year-old boy, father detained in Minnesota
Read full article: Immigrant families protest at Texas facility housing 5-year-old boy, father detained in MinnesotaDozens of immigrant families protested behind the fences of a Texas detention facility where a 5-year-old boy Ecuadorian boy and his father were sent this week after being detained in Minnesota.
Minnesota activist releases video of arrest after manipulated White House version
Read full article: Minnesota activist releases video of arrest after manipulated White House versionA Minnesota activist who was charged for her role in an anti-immigration enforcement protest at a church has released her own video of her arrest, after the White House posted a manipulated image online.
Minneapolis businesses struggle during Trump's immigration enforcement surge
Read full article: Minneapolis businesses struggle during Trump's immigration enforcement surgeBusiness in Minnesota has taken a hit as President Donald Trump's administration carries out an immigration sweep that has spurred protests.
Immigration enforcement arrives in Maine as a court freezes restrictions on tactics in Minnesota
Read full article: Immigration enforcement arrives in Maine as a court freezes restrictions on tactics in MinnesotaMaine has become the latest target in the Trump administrationโs immigration enforcement wave.
Minneapolis turmoil has Democrats scrambling to figure out political strategy on immigration
Read full article: Minneapolis turmoil has Democrats scrambling to figure out political strategy on immigrationDemocrats are rethinking their midterm election strategy due to the controversial immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
Doctors in Minnesota decry fear and chaos amid Trump administration's immigration crackdown
Read full article: Doctors in Minnesota decry fear and chaos amid Trump administration's immigration crackdownDoctors say immigrant patients are missing key medical appointments, afraid to come to medical clinics amid the Trump administrationโs sweeping Minnesota immigration crackdown.
Justice Department subpoenas Walz and others in immigration enforcement obstruction investigation
Read full article: Justice Department subpoenas Walz and others in immigration enforcement obstruction investigationFederal prosecutors have served six grand jury subpoenas to Minnesota officials as part of an investigation into whether they obstructed or impeded federal law enforcement during a sweeping immigration operation in Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
The Latest: Trump meanders through foreign policy ahead of Davos speech to global leaders
Read full article: The Latest: Trump meanders through foreign policy ahead of Davos speech to global leadersPresident Donald Trump meandered through a list of his administrationโs accomplishments while speaking at a White House press briefing Tuesday.
Judge refuses to block new DHS policy limiting Congress members' access to ICE facilities
Read full article: Judge refuses to block new DHS policy limiting Congress members' access to ICE facilitiesA federal judge has refused to temporarily block the Trump administration from enforcing a new policy requiring members of Congress to give a weekโs notice before they can visit immigration detention facilities.
Christian leaders urge protecting worshippers' rights after protesters interrupt service
Read full article: Christian leaders urge protecting worshippers' rights after protesters interrupt serviceSeveral faith leaders are urgently calling for protecting the rights of worshippers while also expressing compassion for migrants.
Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor says
Read full article: Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor saysMinneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says sending active duty soldiers to Minnesota for an immigration crackdown is ridiculous and unconstitutional.
Edwards, Wembanyama enjoy another showdown between two of the West's best as Spurs top Timberwolves
Read full article: Edwards, Wembanyama enjoy another showdown between two of the West's best as Spurs top TimberwolvesAnthony Edwards doesn't want to be the face of the NBA, but the Minnesota Timberwolves star is becoming a focus of one the leagueโs marquee matchups when he goes up against San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama.
Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources say
Read full article: Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources sayThe Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota, where federal authorities have been conducting a massive immigration enforcement operation.
Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation canโt detain or tear gas peaceful protesters
Read full article: Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation canโt detain or tear gas peaceful protestersA U.S. judge has ruled federal officers in a Minneapolis-area immigration operation canโt detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who arenโt obstructing authorities, including when these people are observing the agents.
Justice Department investigating whether Minnesota's Walz and Frey impeded immigration enforcement
Read full article: Justice Department investigating whether Minnesota's Walz and Frey impeded immigration enforcementThe Justice Department is investigating whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements they have made, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Liberian man arrested in Minneapolis raid was regularly checking in with authorities, lawyer says
Read full article: Liberian man arrested in Minneapolis raid was regularly checking in with authorities, lawyer saysThe Liberian man arrested over the weekend after heavily armed immigration agents used a battering ram to break through the front door of his Minneapolis home had been checking in regularly with federal authorities for years, his attorney said.
Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, officials say
Read full article: Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, officials sayA federal officer has shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel during an arrest Wednesday.
Oglala Sioux Tribe says three tribal members arrested in Minneapolis are in ICE detention
Read full article: Oglala Sioux Tribe says three tribal members arrested in Minneapolis are in ICE detentionThe president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota said three of the four tribal members detained by ICE agents in Minneapolis last week have been transferred to an ICE facility and called for their immediate release.
Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official says
Read full article: Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official saysA top Justice Department official says there is not currently any basis to open a criminal civil rights investigation into the killing of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis.
Minnesota protesters, agents repeatedly square off while prosecutors quit after Renee Good's death
Read full article: Minnesota protesters, agents repeatedly square off while prosecutors quit after Renee Good's deathDays of demonstrations against immigration agents and a new lawsuit have left Minnesota tense.
Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown
Read full article: Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdownThe state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are suing the federal government to stop an enforcement surge by Immigration and Customs Enforcement following the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer.
Video captures Minneapolis immigration arrest in a city on edge after shooting of Renee Good
Read full article: Video captures Minneapolis immigration arrest in a city on edge after shooting of Renee GoodFederal agents are carrying out immigration arrests in Minnesotaโs Twin Cities region already shaken by the fatal shooting of a woman.
Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon
Read full article: Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, OregonMinnesota leaders are urging protesters to remain peaceful as demonstrators converge on a Minneapolis park to protest the fatal shooting of a woman.
Trump administration canโt block child care money for 5 Democratic-led states for now, judge says
Read full article: Trump administration canโt block child care money for 5 Democratic-led states for now, judge saysA judge has ruled that President Donald Trumpโs administration cannot block child care and other federal social service money from flowing to five states for now.
The Latest: Minnesota prosecutor asks public to share Renee Good shooting evidence with her office
Read full article: The Latest: Minnesota prosecutor asks public to share Renee Good shooting evidence with her officeHennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has asked the public to send any video or other evidence in the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis directly to her office.
The Latest: State investigators say they can't access ICE shooting evidence after FBI takes case
Read full article: The Latest: State investigators say they can't access ICE shooting evidence after FBI takes caseThe head of Minnesotaโs state investigations agency says the U.S. attorneyโs office has barred it from taking part in the investigation into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officerโs fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman.
Homeland Security plans 2,000 officers in Minnesota for its 'largest immigration operation ever'
Read full article: Homeland Security plans 2,000 officers in Minnesota for its 'largest immigration operation ever'The Department of Homeland Security says it has launched in Minnesota what it's calling the largest immigration enforcement operation ever carried out by the agency.
Minnesota must provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe by next week
Read full article: Minnesota must provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe by next weekMinnesota officials are rushing to provide information to the Trump administration about child care providers and parents receiving federal funds.
Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day care centers
Read full article: Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day care centersThe surge of federal officers this week in Minnesota follows new allegations of fraud by day care centers run by Somali residents.
BC's James Hagens scores twice, US beats Slovakia 6-5 in world junior hockey
Read full article: BC's James Hagens scores twice, US beats Slovakia 6-5 in world junior hockeyBoston College forward James Hagens scored in a 1:03 span late in the second period and early in the third and the United States overcame a two-goal deficit to beat Slovakia 6-5 on Monday night in the world junior hockey championship.
Jokic's 56-point triple-double powers Nuggets past Timberwolves in OT
Read full article: Jokic's 56-point triple-double powers Nuggets past Timberwolves in OTNikola Jokic set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas night.
Timberwolves formalize a reunion with Kevin Garnett, with a plan to finally retire his No. 21 jersey
Read full article: Timberwolves formalize a reunion with Kevin Garnett, with a plan to finally retire his No. 21 jerseyKevin Garnett will finally have his No. 21 formally retired by his original team, the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Half of $18B in federal funds for Minnesota-run programs may have been defrauded, official says
Read full article: Half of $18B in federal funds for Minnesota-run programs may have been defrauded, official saysFederal prosecutors say about half of the roughly $18 billion in federal funds that supported 14 Minnesota-run programs since 2018 may have been stolen.
Rockies select right-hander RJ Petit from Tigers in Rule 5 draft at winter meetings
Read full article: Rockies select right-hander RJ Petit from Tigers in Rule 5 draft at winter meetingsColorado selected right-hander RJ Petit from Detroit with the first of 13 picks in the Rule 5 draft of unprotected players left off 40-man major league rosters.
QB Jayden Daniels out again for Commanders after landing hard on previously injured left elbow
Read full article: QB Jayden Daniels out again for Commanders after landing hard on previously injured left elbowWashington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was forced out again at Minnesota after landing hard on his previously injured left elbow during an interception return.
Knicks jump out to a 23-0 lead over the Jazz, largest in the NBA since detailed play-by-play began
Read full article: Knicks jump out to a 23-0 lead over the Jazz, largest in the NBA since detailed play-by-play beganThe New York Knicks jumped on the Utah Jazz with a 23-0 lead Friday night, the largest game-opening run in the NBA since the league began keeping detailed play-by-play for all four quarters.
Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in the US, urges them to go back to their homeland and fix it
Read full article: Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in the US, urges them to go back to their homeland and fix itPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday said he did not want Somali immigrants in the U.S., saying residents of the war-ravaged eastern African country are too reliant on U.S. social safety net and add little to the United States.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 points while ill, leads Thunder to 10th straight win
Read full article: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 points while ill, leads Thunder to 10th straight winShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points despite being ill, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 113-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
College football rankings start juggling act at 6-7, while top 5 remain the same
Read full article: College football rankings start juggling act at 6-7, while top 5 remain the sameA sleepy week filled with nonconference blowouts locked the College Football Playoff rankings into a virtual standstill, with Ohio State ranked first again and Oregonโs flip-flop with Ole Miss at Nos.
Trump pledge to 'immediately' end protections for Minnesota Somalis sparks fear and legal questions
Read full article: Trump pledge to 'immediately' end protections for Minnesota Somalis sparks fear and legal questionsPresident Donald Trump has pledged to end temporary legal protections for Somalis in Minnesota, sparking fear in the state's immigrant community.
Prosecutors turn over 130,000 pages of evidence in the killing of a Minnesota lawmaker
Read full article: Prosecutors turn over 130,000 pages of evidence in the killing of a Minnesota lawmakerProsecutors in the case of a man charged with killing a top Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her husband say they've turned over a massive amount of evidence to the defense.
'Where would America be without us?' A community of refugees is stunned by White House limits
Read full article: 'Where would America be without us?' A community of refugees is stunned by White House limitsIn Minneapolis, where Somali refugees helped revitalize entire neighborhoods, the community was stunned by the presidential order capping annual refugee admissions at 7,500, the lowest number since the program began in 1980.
Nationals finalizing hire of 33-year-old Blake Butera as manager, AP source says
Read full article: Nationals finalizing hire of 33-year-old Blake Butera as manager, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the situation says the Washington Nationals are finalizing a deal to hire 33-year-old Blake Butera as manager.
Minnesota beats No. 25 Nebraska 24-6, sacking Dylan Raiola 9 times
Read full article: Minnesota beats No. 25 Nebraska 24-6, sacking Dylan Raiola 9 timesDarius Taylor ran for 148 yards and a touchdown, Drake Lindsey completed 16 of 20 passes for 153 yards and a score and Minnesota sacked quarterback Dylan Raiola a school-record nine times in a 24-6 victory over No. 25 Nebraska on Friday night.
Napheesa Collier cancels meeting with WNBA Commissioner Engelbert amid tensions, AP source says
Read full article: Napheesa Collier cancels meeting with WNBA Commissioner Engelbert amid tensions, AP source saysMinnesota forward Napheesa Collier canceled a meeting with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert expected to take place next week, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday night.
With 2 new teams, PWHL announces 120-game schedule and opportunities for more neutral site stops
Read full article: With 2 new teams, PWHL announces 120-game schedule and opportunities for more neutral site stopsWith the addition of two teams in the Pacific Northwest, the PWHL released an expanded 120-game coast-to-coast schedule, which also includes as many as 20 options for yet-to-be-announced neutral site outings.
Minnesota Wild sign Kirill Kaprizov to richest deal in NHL history: $136 million over 8 years
Read full article: Minnesota Wild sign Kirill Kaprizov to richest deal in NHL history: $136 million over 8 yearsThe Minnesota Wild have signed Kirill Kaprizov to the richest contract in NHL history at $136 million over eight years.
Top-seeded Minnesota Lynx see dream season end early after frustrating 3-game tailspin
Read full article: Top-seeded Minnesota Lynx see dream season end early after frustrating 3-game tailspinThe Minnesota Lynx have seen their season end after losing to the Phoenix Mercury 86-81 in Game 4 of the playoff semifinal.
Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise and Big Tech seeks more energy
Read full article: Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise and Big Tech seeks more energyPrivate investment firms that are helping finance Americaโs artificial intelligence race and the huge buildout of energy-hungry data centers are getting interested in the local utilities that deliver electricity to regular customers โ and the servers that power AI.
Williams scores 23 as Lynx win Game 1 of semifinals over Mercury 82-69
Read full article: Williams scores 23 as Lynx win Game 1 of semifinals over Mercury 82-69Courtney Williams scored a game-high 23 points, Kayla McBride scored 21, and Napheesa Collier added 18 points and nine rebounds as the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx defeated the Phoenix Mercury 82-69 on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five semifinal series.
WNBA semifinals set: Minnesota, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Indiana reach second round
Read full article: WNBA semifinals set: Minnesota, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Indiana reach second roundThe WNBA semifinals are set and a new champion is guaranteed after all four remaining teams were challenged in the opening round.
WNBA playoffs: New York aims to repeat, Minnesota seeks redemption, Clark sidelined
Read full article: WNBA playoffs: New York aims to repeat, Minnesota seeks redemption, Clark sidelinedThe WNBA playoffs are set to begin Sunday with New York looking to become the fourth team to repeat as champions and Minnesota trying to avenge last seasonโs heartbreaking loss in the Finals.
From worst home loss to 13-game win streak: The Aces are WNBA title contenders
Read full article: From worst home loss to 13-game win streak: The Aces are WNBA title contendersThe Las Vegas Aces extended their winning streak to a franchise-record 13 games with a 97-87 victory over the Minnesota Lynx.
VP Vance says meeting with families of victims from Minneapolis church shooting affected him deeply
Read full article: VP Vance says meeting with families of victims from Minneapolis church shooting affected him deeplyVice President JD Vance has visited Minneapolis to meet with families affected by a deadly church shooting.
Gov. Tim Walz to call special session on gun laws after Minneapolis school shooting
Read full article: Gov. Tim Walz to call special session on gun laws after Minneapolis school shootingGovernor Tim Walz plans to call a special session of the Minnesota Legislature to consider tougher gun laws after last week's shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis.
Pro-DEI organizers fired up to maintain Target boycott as promises go unfulfilled
Read full article: Pro-DEI organizers fired up to maintain Target boycott as promises go unfulfilledWhen Target announced its current chief executive officer was stepping down, organizers of a months-long consumer boycott took it as a hopeful sign and stressed that their actions will continue as long as promises go unfulfilled.
The Latest: All 14 injured kids expected to survive after shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school
Read full article: The Latest: All 14 injured kids expected to survive after shooting at Minneapolis Catholic schoolOfficials say a shooter opened fire during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school, killing two children and injuring 17 other people before killing himself.
Ospreys nesting on stadium light pole disrupts Minnesota high school's fall sports season
Read full article: Ospreys nesting on stadium light pole disrupts Minnesota high school's fall sports seasonA pair of ospreys have disrupted the fall sports season at a Minnesota high school by nesting on a light pole on the football field.
Minnesota sues TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithms
Read full article: Minnesota sues TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithmsMinnesota has joined a wave of states suing TikTok, claiming the app uses addictive algorithms that harm young people's mental health.
A Michigan autoworker's wallet is found under a hood in Minnesota โ 151,000 miles later
Read full article: A Michigan autoworker's wallet is found under a hood in Minnesota โ 151,000 miles laterA retired Michigan autoworker got a Facebook message this summer from a stranger: Did you lose your wallet.
WNBA ratings and attendance are still strong despite top stars missing games with injuries
Read full article: WNBA ratings and attendance are still strong despite top stars missing games with injuriesEven with many of its top stars sidelined, the WNBA has still had strong ratings and attendance numbers this season.
Hendrickson to headline wrestling event as Hulk Hogan's venture continues after his death
Read full article: Hendrickson to headline wrestling event as Hulk Hogan's venture continues after his deathWyatt Hendrickson will face Mostafa Aly Elsayed Gabr Elders in Real American Freestyle wrestling's main event on Aug. 30.
3 Democrat-led states have rolled back Medicaid access for people lacking permanent legal status
Read full article: 3 Democrat-led states have rolled back Medicaid access for people lacking permanent legal statusThree Democratic-led states that led the way in offering free health care to low-income people who are in the U.S. without legal permission are either limiting or ending the programs because of significant budget concerns.
