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· Dec 15
New bursts of ICE activity as Minnesota surge spreads beyond Minneapolis, St. Paul
As the Department of Homeland Security undertakes stepped-up immigration enforcement in Minnesota, arrests and other confrontations have been popping up in more locations.
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The Minnesota Star Tribune is following reports of individual ICE incidents as we learn of them. Find updates here. Tips can be emailed to [email protected].
The man fatally shot by federal officers in Minneapolis this morning has been identified as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, according to sources familiar with the investigation.
Live: Federal agents shot and killed Minneapolis man, DHS officials say he was armed
A bystander video shows several agents wrestled with man on a city sidewalk moments before the shooting. Police chief Brian O’Hara issued a plea for calm, as protesters gathered at the scene: “Please do not destroy our own city.”
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January 24, 2026 at 6:44 PM
The man fatally shot by federal officers in Minneapolis this morning has been identified as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, according to sources familiar with the investigation.
Federal agents are repeatedly using gas to disperse the crowd at the scene in south Minneapolis where agents shot and a killed man.
Agents are deploying an irritant each time residents reappear in the intersection.
Video by Elliot Hughes, Susan Du, Louis Krauss and Josie Albertson-Grove
Agents are deploying an irritant each time residents reappear in the intersection.
Video by Elliot Hughes, Susan Du, Louis Krauss and Josie Albertson-Grove
January 24, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Federal agents are repeatedly using gas to disperse the crowd at the scene in south Minneapolis where agents shot and a killed man.
Agents are deploying an irritant each time residents reappear in the intersection.
Video by Elliot Hughes, Susan Du, Louis Krauss and Josie Albertson-Grove
Agents are deploying an irritant each time residents reappear in the intersection.
Video by Elliot Hughes, Susan Du, Louis Krauss and Josie Albertson-Grove
A man was shot and killed by federal agents in south Minneapolis Saturday morning, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said.
Video by Elliot Hughes, Susan Du, Louie Krauss and Josie Albertson-Grove/The Minnesota Star Tribune
Video by Elliot Hughes, Susan Du, Louie Krauss and Josie Albertson-Grove/The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 24, 2026 at 6:21 PM
A man was shot and killed by federal agents in south Minneapolis Saturday morning, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said.
Video by Elliot Hughes, Susan Du, Louie Krauss and Josie Albertson-Grove/The Minnesota Star Tribune
Video by Elliot Hughes, Susan Du, Louie Krauss and Josie Albertson-Grove/The Minnesota Star Tribune
Man shot by federal agents has died, police chief says
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Live: Man shot by federal agents in south Minneapolis this morning, witnesses say
A video appears to shows federal agents wrestling a man to the ground then shooting him.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Man shot by federal agents has died, police chief says
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January 24, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Here's a time-lapse from yesterday as thousands of people marched through downtown Minneapolis to protest ICE.
📷️: Sydney Lewis/The Minnesota Star Tribune
📷️: Sydney Lewis/The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Here's a time-lapse from yesterday as thousands of people marched through downtown Minneapolis to protest ICE.
📷️: Sydney Lewis/The Minnesota Star Tribune
📷️: Sydney Lewis/The Minnesota Star Tribune
Tomorrow's front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 24, 2026
January 23, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Tomorrow's front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 24, 2026
Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Allen and William Kelly have been released from custody after being arrested for their involvement in a demonstration at a Sunday church service in St. Paul.
Activists released from custody after arrests tied to church service disruption
Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Allen and William Kelly are accused of violating the federal FACE Act.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Allen and William Kelly have been released from custody after being arrested for their involvement in a demonstration at a Sunday church service in St. Paul.
Thousands of Minnesotans marched in downtown Minneapolis to protest ICE. The wind chill was 30 below during the march.
Hundreds of businesses closed their doors Friday in support of the protest as activists urged Minnesotans to abstain from economic activity.
Hundreds of businesses closed their doors Friday in support of the protest as activists urged Minnesotans to abstain from economic activity.
January 23, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Thousands of Minnesotans marched in downtown Minneapolis to protest ICE. The wind chill was 30 below during the march.
Hundreds of businesses closed their doors Friday in support of the protest as activists urged Minnesotans to abstain from economic activity.
Hundreds of businesses closed their doors Friday in support of the protest as activists urged Minnesotans to abstain from economic activity.
Anti-ICE protesters fill the streets of downtown Minneapolis during an "ICE Out" rally on Jan. 23.
📷️ Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune
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📷️ Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune
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January 23, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Anti-ICE protesters fill the streets of downtown Minneapolis during an "ICE Out" rally on Jan. 23.
📷️ Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune
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📷️ Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune
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The longtime activist’s attorney said Levy Armstrong was “calm and composed.” A White House spokesperson posted on social media that “The memes will continue.”
White House posted altered photo depicting activist Nekima Levy Armstrong crying during arrest
The longtime activist’s attorney said Levy Armstrong was “calm and composed.” A White House spokesperson posted on social media that “The memes will continue.”
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January 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The longtime activist’s attorney said Levy Armstrong was “calm and composed.” A White House spokesperson posted on social media that “The memes will continue.”
Hundreds of demonstrators are streaming toward downtown Minneapolis for a march and rally against federal law enforcement, waving signs that read "ICE OUT!"
📸: Kyeland Jackson/The Minnesota Star Tribune
📸: Kyeland Jackson/The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 23, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Hundreds of demonstrators are streaming toward downtown Minneapolis for a march and rally against federal law enforcement, waving signs that read "ICE OUT!"
📸: Kyeland Jackson/The Minnesota Star Tribune
📸: Kyeland Jackson/The Minnesota Star Tribune
Dozens of people, including many clergy members, protested against ICE outside MSP airport despite the double-digit negative temperatures. Airport police made arrests after ordering the crowd to disperse.
📷️: Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune
📷️: Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 23, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Dozens of people, including many clergy members, protested against ICE outside MSP airport despite the double-digit negative temperatures. Airport police made arrests after ordering the crowd to disperse.
📷️: Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune
📷️: Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune
More than 50 resident doctors and caregivers stood outside HCMC in Minneapolis on Friday shouting “ICE out!” bit.ly/4sXMm25
January 23, 2026 at 7:54 PM
More than 50 resident doctors and caregivers stood outside HCMC in Minneapolis on Friday shouting “ICE out!” bit.ly/4sXMm25
ICE has detained two Hopkins students and their parents, a school official said.
The latest: Scores of Minnesota businesses close in protest of ICE enforcement
The “ICE Out! Statewide Shutdown” was planned by labor and faith leaders and will include a march through downtown at 2 p.m. that will culminate in a rally at Target Center.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:34 PM
ICE has detained two Hopkins students and their parents, a school official said.
The mixture of closed businesses, freezing weather and fear of ICE has made for a quiet Friday afternoon around E. Lake Street and Chicago Avenue.
In Lyn-Lake, Wrecktangle Pizza, Smitten Kitten, Moto-I and Beckett’s sports bar are closed in support of the anti-ICE protest.
In Lyn-Lake, Wrecktangle Pizza, Smitten Kitten, Moto-I and Beckett’s sports bar are closed in support of the anti-ICE protest.
The latest: Scores of Minnesota businesses close in protest of ICE enforcement
The “ICE Out! Statewide Shutdown” was planned by labor and faith leaders and will include a march through downtown at 2 p.m. that will culminate in a rally at Target Center.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:09 PM
The mixture of closed businesses, freezing weather and fear of ICE has made for a quiet Friday afternoon around E. Lake Street and Chicago Avenue.
In Lyn-Lake, Wrecktangle Pizza, Smitten Kitten, Moto-I and Beckett’s sports bar are closed in support of the anti-ICE protest.
In Lyn-Lake, Wrecktangle Pizza, Smitten Kitten, Moto-I and Beckett’s sports bar are closed in support of the anti-ICE protest.
ICE detained a St. Paul man in his underwear. The suspect agents were looking for was already in prison.
Reporting by Paul Walsh.
Video provided; photos by Jack Brook/The Associated Press
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Reporting by Paul Walsh.
Video provided; photos by Jack Brook/The Associated Press
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January 23, 2026 at 6:59 PM
ICE detained a St. Paul man in his underwear. The suspect agents were looking for was already in prison.
Reporting by Paul Walsh.
Video provided; photos by Jack Brook/The Associated Press
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Reporting by Paul Walsh.
Video provided; photos by Jack Brook/The Associated Press
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ICE agents marched out of the Whipple Federal Building and into a crowd of protesters. Agents detained a demonstrator and deployed smoke or gas on the crowd.
Video by Jennifer Brooks @stribrooks.bsky.social
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January 23, 2026 at 6:29 PM
ICE agents marched out of the Whipple Federal Building and into a crowd of protesters. Agents detained a demonstrator and deployed smoke or gas on the crowd.
Video by Jennifer Brooks @stribrooks.bsky.social
Video by Jennifer Brooks @stribrooks.bsky.social
ICE detained St. Paul resident ChongLy Scott Thao in his underwear. The suspect whom agents were looking for was already in prison — and has been there since Sept. 4, 2024. bit.ly/4qxjGeJ
January 23, 2026 at 5:58 PM
ICE detained St. Paul resident ChongLy Scott Thao in his underwear. The suspect whom agents were looking for was already in prison — and has been there since Sept. 4, 2024. bit.ly/4qxjGeJ
Anti-ICE protest: A long line of protesters are kneeling on a roadway outside Minneapolis-St. Paul airport awaiting arrest.
The latest: Scores of Minnesota businesses close in protest of ICE enforcement
The “ICE Out! Statewide Shutdown” was planned by labor and faith leaders and will include a march through downtown at 2 p.m. that will culminate in a rally at Target Center.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Anti-ICE protest: A long line of protesters are kneeling on a roadway outside Minneapolis-St. Paul airport awaiting arrest.
Hundreds of shops, restaurants and cultural institutions are closing their doors Friday and activists are urging Minnesotans to stay home as part of a protest against the federal deportation operation now in its eighth week.
The latest: Scores of Minnesota businesses close in protest of ICE enforcement
The “ICE Out! Statewide Shutdown” was planned by labor and faith leaders and will include a march through downtown at 2 p.m. that will culminate in a rally at Target Center.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Hundreds of shops, restaurants and cultural institutions are closing their doors Friday and activists are urging Minnesotans to stay home as part of a protest against the federal deportation operation now in its eighth week.
A father and his 2-year-old daughter were detained by ICE in Minneapolis on Thursday, according to a GoFundMe for the family set up by City Council Member Jason Chavez.
Live: JD Vance defends ICE operations in Minnesota visit as state officials decry ‘misinformation’
The vice president came to Minnesota to “tone down the temperature.”
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January 23, 2026 at 1:53 AM
A father and his 2-year-old daughter were detained by ICE in Minneapolis on Thursday, according to a GoFundMe for the family set up by City Council Member Jason Chavez.
From food shelves to community days and comedy shows, Minnesotans are organizing care during chaos.
People find ways to help as ICE surge continues in Twin Cities
From food shelves to community days and comedy shows, Minnesotans organize care during chaos.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:30 AM
From food shelves to community days and comedy shows, Minnesotans are organizing care during chaos.
The head of Minnesota’s prison system accused DHS officials of spreading “misinformation” by falsely saying the state releases “criminal illegal aliens” to the public rather than turning them over to immigration officials.
Minnesota prisons chief accuses Homeland Security of peddling ‘misinformation’ on ICE surge
Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell offered video evidence to refute DHS claims, suggesting it’s spreading ‘pure propaganda.’
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January 22, 2026 at 11:55 PM
The head of Minnesota’s prison system accused DHS officials of spreading “misinformation” by falsely saying the state releases “criminal illegal aliens” to the public rather than turning them over to immigration officials.
In 2018, training for ICE agents spanned 20 weeks. Now it's eight weeks.
That's about half the training time of the Minneapolis Police Department, which requires academy training of 14-16 weeks.
That's about half the training time of the Minneapolis Police Department, which requires academy training of 14-16 weeks.
Thousands of new ICE agents are on patrol. Are they sufficiently trained?
The Department of Homeland Security hired more than 12,000 agents in the past year, faster than any other recruitment effort in its history.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:30 PM
In 2018, training for ICE agents spanned 20 weeks. Now it's eight weeks.
That's about half the training time of the Minneapolis Police Department, which requires academy training of 14-16 weeks.
That's about half the training time of the Minneapolis Police Department, which requires academy training of 14-16 weeks.