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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 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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  • Minnesota Braces for Massive Immigration Enforcement Surge Amid Lawsuits and Economic Uncertainty

    Minnesota Braces for Massive Immigration Enforcement Surge Amid Lawsuits and Economic Uncertainty
    2026/01/13
    Minnesota faces significant challenges this week as state and local leaders escalate their response to a major federal immigration enforcement surge. The state of Minnesota, along with the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, filed a lawsuit Monday against the Department of Homeland Security to halt what Attorney General Keith Ellison described as a federal invasion of the Twin Cities[1]. The lawsuit alleges that DHS is violating constitutional protections including First Amendment rights by targeting a progressive state that welcomes immigrants[1].

    The enforcement operation has already made more than 2,000 arrests since December, with Homeland Security pledging to deploy more than 2,000 immigration officers into Minnesota in what Immigration and Customs Enforcement calls its largest enforcement operation ever[1]. The human cost became tragically evident when an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, on January 7th while she was in her vehicle[1]. The Trump administration has defended the agent's actions, but video evidence has led Governor Tim Walz and other officials to dispute that explanation[1].

    The enforcement surge has created widespread disruption across the Twin Cities. Minneapolis Police reported more than 3,000 hours of overtime between January 7 and 9 alone, with estimated overtime costs exceeding 2 million dollars for just four days[1]. Customer-facing businesses in Minneapolis are experiencing revenue declines of 50 to 80 percent as customers avoid patronizing establishments due to fear of DHS violence[1]. Schools throughout the region have been forced into lockdowns and closures, while dozens of protests and vigils have erupted across the country honoring Good and criticizing the Trump administration's tactics[1]. Hundreds of students even walked out of Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis on Monday[1].

    On the economic front, Minnesota continues to show employment strength. According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, the state's employment market is projected to remain strong through 2026, with healthcare and technology sectors leading growth[11]. Healthcare support and practitioner roles are expected to increase by 8 to 11 percent, while computer and mathematical occupations are forecasted to grow by 15 percent[11].

    The political landscape is shifting as Governor Tim Walz announced he will not seek a third term, shaking up the 2026 gubernatorial race[10]. The Minnesota Senate will hold elections on November 3, 2026, with primary elections scheduled for August 11[2].

    Looking ahead, tensions in Minnesota show no signs of easing as litigation over federal immigration enforcement continues, while the state's job market and economic development projects remain active drivers of growth in the coming months.

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  • Minnesota Faces Turmoil: Federal Shooting, Governor's Exit, and Economic Shifts Mark Critical Week

    Minnesota Faces Turmoil: Federal Shooting, Governor's Exit, and Economic Shifts Mark Critical Week
    2026/01/11
    Minnesota listeners are watching several major stories unfold this week. Democracy Now reports that protests continue in Minneapolis after federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good, a mother of three and U.S. citizen, during an encounter near a school, sparking outrage and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration actions in the state. According to Democracy Now, Governor Tim Walz and local officials are criticizing the FBI for blocking state investigators from the case and urging immigration agents to stay away from schools in Minneapolis. CTV News adds that tensions have led to clashes between protesters and law enforcement outside a federal immigration building as federal agents deploy pepper spray.

    In state politics, Ewald at the Capitol reports that Governor Tim Walz has announced he will not seek a third term, reshaping the 2026 gubernatorial landscape and intensifying attention on both parties’ emerging candidates. The same outlet notes that several new Minnesota laws took effect with the new year, including a statewide paid family and medical leave program funded by a payroll tax, updated workplace standards for rest and meal breaks, and tighter rules on election procedures such as enhanced ID requirements for online absentee ballot applications. Wikipedia notes that all 67 Minnesota Senate seats will be on the ballot in November 2026, with the chamber currently narrowly controlled by the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, raising the stakes for the coming legislative session.

    On the economic front, Finance & Commerce reports that Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel is promoting a wave of new data centers in Minnesota as a net positive, arguing that large tech and colocation projects can support job growth and even help lower electricity costs by spreading infrastructure expenses over more customers. The staffing firm THE RIGHT STAFF, citing Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development projections, says statewide employment is expected to grow steadily through 2026, with particular strength in healthcare, technology, and construction as population aging and infrastructure investment drive demand.

    Community and infrastructure investment remain active themes. Government Market News reports that North Mankato has approved up to 27 million dollars in bonding through its Port Authority for a new consolidated public works campus expected to serve the city for the next 50 years, with potential geothermal and solar features. Finance & Commerce notes that the University of Minnesota is seeking design teams for a 126 million dollar campus center and library on its St. Paul campus, part of a broader 284 million dollar capital request that includes major asset preservation and dental school modernization. In Moorhead, the local school district reports that Phase 2 of the new Moorhead High School is advancing, with the Fine Arts music wing now open and the auditorium and black box theater slated for completion this summer.

    Looking ahead, Ewald at the Capitol highlights that the 2026 legislative session will open soon, with major higher education funding decisions, implementation of new labor and election laws, and continued debate over public safety and federal immigration actions all on the agenda, while economic analysts expect Minnesota’s job market to remain tight in high-skill sectors.

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