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A review of statements by Greg Bovino and Kristi Noem finds several assertions unverified or contradicted by video and witness accounts.
Fact check: Federal officials’ claims about fatal Minneapolis shooting
A review of statements by Greg Bovino and Kristi Noem finds several assertions unverified or contradicted by video and witness accounts.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:32 PM
A review of statements by Greg Bovino and Kristi Noem finds several assertions unverified or contradicted by video and witness accounts.
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Alex Jeffrey Pretti was killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis. Family members say he was an intensive care nurse at a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital who cared deeply about people and was upset by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in his city.
The man killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says
Family members say the man who was killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis was an intensive care nurse at a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital who cared deeply about people and was upset by Pr...
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January 24, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Alex Jeffrey Pretti was killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis. Family members say he was an intensive care nurse at a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital who cared deeply about people and was upset by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in his city.
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I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.
January 22, 2026 at 3:58 AM
I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.
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Minneapolis says no to ICE.
January 23, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Minneapolis says no to ICE.
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If any local journalists want a horror story about a Mexican mother who was seized and disappeared by CBP at a routine appointment, and possibly deported back to a life-threatening situation, and whose children’s whereabouts are now unknown as a result, please DM me
January 23, 2026 at 11:17 PM
If any local journalists want a horror story about a Mexican mother who was seized and disappeared by CBP at a routine appointment, and possibly deported back to a life-threatening situation, and whose children’s whereabouts are now unknown as a result, please DM me
Don’t believe lies that the only protesters are paid agitators. I peacefully marched with my fellow Minnesotans. Outside agitators don’t have snowmobile suits. ICE OUT
January 23, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Don’t believe lies that the only protesters are paid agitators. I peacefully marched with my fellow Minnesotans. Outside agitators don’t have snowmobile suits. ICE OUT
🧊 OUT! If you look close you can see the crowd doing the wave
January 23, 2026 at 10:21 PM
🧊 OUT! If you look close you can see the crowd doing the wave
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Critics and supporters alike of the Trump administration have compared recent immigration enforcement actions to those of Nazi Germany.
Minnesota Now producer Aleesa Kuznetsov spoke with a Holocaust educator to dig into the parallels in speeches, recruitment ads and tactics.
Minnesota Now producer Aleesa Kuznetsov spoke with a Holocaust educator to dig into the parallels in speeches, recruitment ads and tactics.
Holocaust educator points to ‘warning signs’ in history when looking at ICE in Minnesota
From politicians to podcasters, people have compared the immigration enforcement activity in Minnesota to Nazi Germany. A Holocaust educator found several parallels.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Critics and supporters alike of the Trump administration have compared recent immigration enforcement actions to those of Nazi Germany.
Minnesota Now producer Aleesa Kuznetsov spoke with a Holocaust educator to dig into the parallels in speeches, recruitment ads and tactics.
Minnesota Now producer Aleesa Kuznetsov spoke with a Holocaust educator to dig into the parallels in speeches, recruitment ads and tactics.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Share our independent, fact-based reporting. Our live blog -- a constant stream of breaking news on the crisis in our state -- is outside the paywall. We're also launching a Family Plan subscription plan.
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Love this story about all the ways community members are pitching in to take care of each other in the Twin Cities
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 22, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Love this story about all the ways community members are pitching in to take care of each other in the Twin Cities
Facts still matter youtu.be/8or8damXicI
Fact check: Bovino's defense of federal immigration actions in Minnesota
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January 22, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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An attempted traffic stop by two ICE agents did not involve the man they ultimately shot in north Minneapolis.
Details from a FBI agent's sworn affidavit contradict what DHS officials initially stated — and later repeated for several days — about the highly charged encounter.
Details from a FBI agent's sworn affidavit contradict what DHS officials initially stated — and later repeated for several days — about the highly charged encounter.
FBI reveals how mistaken identity by ICE led to chase, shooting of Venezuelan immigrant in north Minneapolis
A federal affidavit details what precipitated the alleged broom attack of an agent that ended with him firing a single shot, wounding a man who was not the original target.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:30 AM
An attempted traffic stop by two ICE agents did not involve the man they ultimately shot in north Minneapolis.
Details from a FBI agent's sworn affidavit contradict what DHS officials initially stated — and later repeated for several days — about the highly charged encounter.
Details from a FBI agent's sworn affidavit contradict what DHS officials initially stated — and later repeated for several days — about the highly charged encounter.
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The family’s 6-month-old baby foamed at the mouth and was unconscious after federal agents threw tear gas and flash-bangs under their SUV, according to the child’s parents.
Family recounts danger, chaos after being caught in unrest after man shot by federal agent
The family’s 6-month-old baby foamed at the mouth and was unconscious after federal agents threw tear gas and flash-bangs under their SUV, according to the child’s parents.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:38 PM
The family’s 6-month-old baby foamed at the mouth and was unconscious after federal agents threw tear gas and flash-bangs under their SUV, according to the child’s parents.
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A Minneapolis family says U.S. immigration agents detained their son, an incident advocates say highlights a broader federal initiative that is fueling fear in legally present refugee communities.
‘ICE is here!’ Refugee family with legal status unsettled by early morning arrest
A Minneapolis family says U.S. immigration agents detained their son, an incident advocates say highlights a broader federal initiative that is fueling fear in legally present refugee communities.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:32 PM
A Minneapolis family says U.S. immigration agents detained their son, an incident advocates say highlights a broader federal initiative that is fueling fear in legally present refugee communities.
Go Robbinsdale! Go Minnesota!! Love this recognition
Amid one of the most challenging eras yet for local restaurants, the James Beard Awards chose to recognize 10 Minnesota chefs and restaurants on its annual long-list of semifinalists released Wednesday morning.
10 Minnesota chefs and restaurants named semifinalists for 2026 James Beard Awards
With recognition in major categories, the prestigious awards shines a light on local talent.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Go Robbinsdale! Go Minnesota!! Love this recognition
A smoking chainsaw you might say - www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Trump administration concedes DOGE team may have misused Social Security data
Some DOGE personnel had more access to data than previously acknowledged, according to a court filing.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:41 AM
A smoking chainsaw you might say - www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
More info on the incident I posted yesterday. This isn’t isolated, ICE doesn’t have a list of violent criminals. They don’t have judicial warrants. They’re terrorizing our community members, many who are US citizens. It’s not OK!!
Federal immigration agents detained a U.S. citizen in Minnesota at gunpoint without a warrant. That's according to ChongLy “Scott” Thao, who says agents forced open his door, entered with guns drawn and led him outside in his underwear in freezing conditions.
U.S. citizen says ICE removed him from his Minnesota home in his underwear after warrantless search
Federal immigration agents have detained a U.S. citizen in Minnesota at gunpoint without a warrant. That's according to ChongLy “Scott” Thao, who says agents forced open his door, entered with guns dr...
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January 20, 2026 at 1:23 PM
More info on the incident I posted yesterday. This isn’t isolated, ICE doesn’t have a list of violent criminals. They don’t have judicial warrants. They’re terrorizing our community members, many who are US citizens. It’s not OK!!
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The windchill was below-zero when ChongLy Scott Thao, 57 — wearing only boxers and Crocs, with a blanket draped over his shoulders — was handcuffed and ushered outside by federal agents agents who broke open his door.
St. Paul mayor ‘livid’ after ICE wrongly targets family friend, escorts him undressed into cold
ChongLy Scott Thao was taken by federal agents from his St. Paul home in the frigid cold only wearing boxers and Crocs.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The windchill was below-zero when ChongLy Scott Thao, 57 — wearing only boxers and Crocs, with a blanket draped over his shoulders — was handcuffed and ushered outside by federal agents agents who broke open his door.
Thanks as well to the Robbinsdale HRC and the JCPP for organizing
Thank you to Elim Lutheran Church for hosting the Robbinsdale MLK breakfast!
January 19, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Thanks as well to the Robbinsdale HRC and the JCPP for organizing
A US citizen that was returned to his family after DHS realized the mistake. This is America.
Hmong man detained by ICE today in St. Paul, Minnesota.
(Photo via Reuters)
(Photo via Reuters)
January 19, 2026 at 3:03 PM
A US citizen that was returned to his family after DHS realized the mistake. This is America.
Why can’t DHS just tell the truth? Is what they’re doing illegal? Is it unpopular? I have read so many lies from DHS that are contrary to what I have experienced in the real world. It’s impossible to trust what they say anymore. Did the founders need to lie to make their argument?
Every time the Trump regime uses the words "funded protesters" and "outside agitators" news outlets need to cut to this photo from last week.
ICE has invaded these communities. Outside agitators don't show up in their fucking bathrobes.
ICE has invaded these communities. Outside agitators don't show up in their fucking bathrobes.
January 18, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Why can’t DHS just tell the truth? Is what they’re doing illegal? Is it unpopular? I have read so many lies from DHS that are contrary to what I have experienced in the real world. It’s impossible to trust what they say anymore. Did the founders need to lie to make their argument?
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Every time the Trump regime uses the words "funded protesters" and "outside agitators" news outlets need to cut to this photo from last week.
ICE has invaded these communities. Outside agitators don't show up in their fucking bathrobes.
ICE has invaded these communities. Outside agitators don't show up in their fucking bathrobes.
January 18, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Every time the Trump regime uses the words "funded protesters" and "outside agitators" news outlets need to cut to this photo from last week.
ICE has invaded these communities. Outside agitators don't show up in their fucking bathrobes.
ICE has invaded these communities. Outside agitators don't show up in their fucking bathrobes.
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🛷🎨 The organizers say that the Powderhorn Art Sled Rally is in its 12th or 15th year…they don’t really keep count 😆
It was a cold, icy art sled rally and these were just some of the cardboard creations that made it down the hill today at Powderhorn Park.
🎥: Anthony Soufflé
It was a cold, icy art sled rally and these were just some of the cardboard creations that made it down the hill today at Powderhorn Park.
🎥: Anthony Soufflé
January 18, 2026 at 12:27 AM
🛷🎨 The organizers say that the Powderhorn Art Sled Rally is in its 12th or 15th year…they don’t really keep count 😆
It was a cold, icy art sled rally and these were just some of the cardboard creations that made it down the hill today at Powderhorn Park.
🎥: Anthony Soufflé
It was a cold, icy art sled rally and these were just some of the cardboard creations that made it down the hill today at Powderhorn Park.
🎥: Anthony Soufflé
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For @msnownews.bsky.social, I wrote an article about how ICE Watch is grounded in sociological theories of violence prevention.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
Opinion | I'm a Minneapolis sociologist who studies violence. Here's how ICE observers are helping.
Research into how violence occurs shows that disapproval from the people around you can help reduce it.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:55 PM
For @msnownews.bsky.social, I wrote an article about how ICE Watch is grounded in sociological theories of violence prevention.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.