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January 19, 2026

Man Detained by ICE in Minnesota Dies in Texas Detention Center

(Learfield News/El Paso, TX) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is confirming that a man detained by ICE in Minnesota died in Texas. DHS officials say 36-year-old Victor Manuel Diaz from Nicaragua died at a detention camp in El Paso of a presumed suicide, but the investigation into his death continues. He was taken […]

January 16, 2026

Operation Metro Surge Continues

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — Federal officials aren’t giving any timeline on when Operation Metro Surge will wrap up. The Department of Homeland Security launched the operation in the Twin Cities back on December 1st, calling it the largest immigration enforcement effort. Now, about 50 days in, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says there’s no plan […]

January 16, 2026

Pres. Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act Against Minnesota

(Learfield News/Undated) – President Donald Trump is threatening to send the military to Minnesota in response to anti-ICE protests. Trump posted on social media, “If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of I.C.E., who are only trying to do their job, […]

January 15, 2026

High School Results & Schedule 1/15/26

Wrestling #3AAA Shakopee 68, Lakeville South 6 Chaska/Chanhassen 38, Orono 29   Today’s Schedule Gym – St. Peter/LSH @ Blue Earth Area WR – #4AA New Prague, Mankato East, GSL @ Scott West (Jordan) (New Prague vs. Scott West 7pm Prematch / 7:30pm First Match on KCHK 1350AM, 95.5 FM, 106.7 FM) WR – Worthington […]

January 15, 2026

Federal Agent Shoots Man in North Minneapolis

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says a man was shot in the leg by a federal immigration agent Wednesday night in north Minneapolis, triggering a tense crowd and protests. City officials say the man’s injuries are not life-threatening and again called for ICE to leave the state. DHS says the […]

January 14, 2026

Gov. Walz Responds to Prosecutor Resignations

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – Governor Tim Walz is calling the resignation of six prosecutors from Minnesota’s U.S. Attorney’s Office a “huge loss,” including former acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson. Walz says Thompson spent more than a decade pursuing justice for Minnesotans and calls the departures “the latest sign President Trump is pushing nonpartisan career […]

January 13, 2026

VAN ASTEN NAMED BRIDGING BROWN COUNTY BRIDGE BUILDER AWARD

Each year Bridging Brown County names a Bridge Builder of the Year. This award is given to someone who exemplifies the organization’s mission to strengthen our community by bridging relationships of understanding and communication in Brown County. This year’s recipient is Curt Van Asten, General Manager of August Schell Brewing Company. Curt will be presented […]

January 13, 2026

Hundreds Confront ICE Outside Somali Mall in St. Cloud

(Learfield News/St. Cloud, MN) — Tensions flared outside a Somali mall in St. Cloud on Monday as hundreds of people confronted federal immigration agents. The crowd grew after a local Somali news outlet streamed the scene live on social media, drawing more protesters to the area. ICE agents reportedly asked people to move their vehicles […]

January 13, 2026

Paid Leave Payments Begin Rolling Out

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – Minnesota’s new Paid Leave program has started rolling out payments to Minnesotans across the state. The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) reports payments will be arriving for more than 2,600 residents who are taking time to bond with their new child or care for a relative. DEED Commissioner […]

January 12, 2026

Minnesota’s Sun Country Airlines Being Acquired by Allegiant

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota’s Sun Country Airlines is being acquired by Allegiant in a one-point-five-billion-dollar deal. On Sunday, Allegiant announced the deal and a pledge to maintain a significant presence at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. CEOs of both companies said the acquisition would ultimately benefit air travelers and Minnesota. If approved by regulators […]
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