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Minnesota News and Info Tracker

Minnesota News and Info Tracker

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 Minnesota News and Info Tracker

"Minnesota News and Info Tracker" offers a concise daily update on the latest news and events across the state of Minnesota. Whether it's breaking news, weather updates, or community stories, our podcast keeps you informed and connected with the pulse of Minnesota.Copyright 2025 Inception Point Ai 政治・政府
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  • Minnesota Braces for Unrest: ICE Raids, Budget Tensions, and Political Showdown Escalate State Crisis

    Minnesota Braces for Unrest: ICE Raids, Budget Tensions, and Political Showdown Escalate State Crisis
    2026/01/20
    Tensions grip Minnesota as federal ICE operations under Operation Metro Surge have led to over 3,000 arrests in the Minneapolis area, sparking protests after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer on January 7. WCCO reports a legal showdown between the state and federal government, with a critical lawsuit deadline passed and the Pentagon preparing 1,500 troops for possible deployment amid unrest. NBC News confirms the troop readiness, while the Justice Department investigates Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over protest handling. Minnesota News Network notes two St. Paul hotels suspending operations due to safety concerns.

    In politics, the 2026 legislative session begins February 17, facing a projected $3 billion budget deficit per the Minnesota Management and Budget forecast, as outlined by MASA. House Republicans have drafted impeachment articles against Walz over alleged $9 billion in taxpayer fraud, according to FOX 9. Local governments push to end a sales tax moratorium for infrastructure, with the League of Minnesota Cities advocating voter approvals, per LMC magazine.

    Economically, ICE enforcement disrupts businesses, closing 80 percent of immigrant-owned spots in Minneapolis and St. Paul corridors and causing staffing shortages statewide, says the Minnesota Chamber Foundation. DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek confirms negative impacts on payrolls.

    Governor Walz unveiled a $907 million infrastructure plan, prioritizing $316 million for state preservation, $172 million for water and roads, and $149 million for public safety like Capitol security upgrades post-DFL leader Melissa Hortmans assassination. MnDOT awarded $76.2 million for freight and economic projects. No major recent weather events reported, though Lutsen Mountains skiers were safely rescued from a three-hour lift strand.

    Looking Ahead: Watch the legislative session opener, potential troop deployment decisions, and bonding bill debates amid fiscal pressures.

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  • Minnesota Faces Economic Challenges: Walz Proposes $907M Infrastructure Plan Amid Budget Deficit and Immigration Tensions

    Minnesota Faces Economic Challenges: Walz Proposes $907M Infrastructure Plan Amid Budget Deficit and Immigration Tensions
    2026/01/18
    Minnesota faces significant economic and political challenges as it enters a pivotal legislative session. According to the Minnesota News Network, Governor Tim Walz released his 2026 infrastructure plan proposing 907 million dollars in investments focused on public safety, clean water, transportation, and housing. The plan would be funded through 700 million dollars in general obligation bonds and 207 million dollars from other sources. Major projects include a 61 million dollar expansion at Rush City Correctional Facility and 47 million dollars for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's Bemidji office and lab.

    However, Senate Capital Investment Committee Chair Senator Sandy Pappas expressed concern that the proposal falls short of infrastructure needs. According to Pappas, the state received 6.5 billion dollars in infrastructure requests from agencies and local governments, making the governor's bonding package insufficient to address critical statewide infrastructure demands.

    The state faces a troubling budget outlook heading into the legislative session. Minnesota Management and Budget released forecasts showing a 2.465 billion dollar surplus for the current biennium but an almost 3 billion dollar budget deficit projected for the next biennium. Republican leaders attribute this to overspending and inadequate fraud oversight, while Governor Walz credits the deficit to national economic trends and recent federal policy changes.

    Beyond budgetary concerns, Minnesota is grappling with the economic fallout from intensive federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. According to the North Star Policy Institute, immigrant-owned businesses along key corridors in Minneapolis and Saint Paul experienced devastating impacts, with roughly 80 percent of businesses closing in a single week and many reporting sales declines of 50 to 100 percent. Businesses in Rochester, St. Cloud, and other Greater Minnesota communities also reported significant disruptions due to staffing shortages and fear related to ICE enforcement activities.

    Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison responded by filing suit against the federal government, describing the ICE deployment as a federal invasion. According to Democracy Now, the state and cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul are seeking to halt the surge of federal immigration agents.

    On the legislative front, multiple candidates announced campaigns for Minnesota Senate seats. According to the Minnesota News Network, Sam Rosemark, an ISD 622 school board member, is running for Senate District 44, while small business owner Jamael Lundy announced his candidacy for District 65, emphasizing protections for immigrant communities and police accountability.

    The state legislature will reconvene in mid-February to address these mounting pressures, from infrastructure investment to economic recovery and budgetary constraints. Lawmakers will need bipartisan cooperation to advance any significant initiatives given Minnesota's narrowly divided legislature.

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  • Minnesota Erupts: ICE Raids, Political Tensions, and Economic Shifts Spark Statewide Controversy

    Minnesota Erupts: ICE Raids, Political Tensions, and Economic Shifts Spark Statewide Controversy
    2026/01/15
    In Minnesota, tensions are high over a surge in federal ICE activity, sparking protests, lawsuits, and community backlash. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, alongside Minneapolis and Saint Paul, sued the federal government, calling the deployment of thousands of armed agents a federal invasion that has sown chaos across the Twin Cities, according to Democracy Now reports. Protests turned volatile with agents firing tear gas and pepper spray, while one resident recounted vile treatment during an arrest, including taunts referencing the fatal January 7 shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent. Minnesota News Network details how Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Madel is representing the uncharged agent, Jonathan Ross. Faith leaders are urging an economic blackout on January 23, dubbed A Day of Truth and Freedom, with a march planned in downtown Minneapolis.

    Politically, House Republicans drafted impeachment articles against Governor Tim Walz over alleged nine billion dollars in taxpayer fraud, demanding accountability, as FOX 9 reports, though passage requires a House majority ahead of the February 17 legislative session start. The 2026 session returns to status quo on local sales taxes for city projects like infrastructure, after a failed moratorium reform, per the League of Minnesota Cities magazine. Fiscal debates loom, with DFL leaders citing strong budgeting amid deficit projections tied to federal changes.

    Economically, Hibbing Taconite announced 45 more Iron Range layoffs effective February 1, atop last years 600, prompting calls for new ventures like helium mining, Minnesota News Network states, as lawmakers extended unemployment benefits. Positively, Ecolab seeks up to ten million dollars in state funding for an 82,200-square-foot Eagan RD expansion, Finance and Commerce reports, while healthcare and tech jobs project eight to fifteen percent growth through 2032 per DEED projections. The Federal Reserves Beige Book notes slight employment dips but modest consumer spending gains. North Mankato approved 27 million dollars in bonds for a new public works campus, and Richfield rezoned for a learning center aiding autistic students.

    Public safety saw two Coon Rapids brothers sentenced to life for a triple murder, and Duluth added its first armored rescue vehicle. A cabin fire engulfed Meads Island on Lake Vermilion, with no injuries reported. No major recent weather events.

    Looking Ahead, watch the January 28 DEED hearing on Ecolab funding, January 27 Richfield zoning finale, and February 17 legislative kickoff amid ICE lawsuits and Walz impeachment talks.

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