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DOJ launches criminal investigation into Gov. Walz and Mayor FreyExternal Link
The Justice Department has launched an investigation into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey under the theory that they conspired to impede federal immigration agents, sources say. NBC News' Ryan Reilly has the latest developments. 
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:39:24 GMT
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Fraud scandal and ICE unrest scramble 2026 races in blue-leaning MinnesotaExternal Link
Republicans, who haven’t won a statewide race in Minnesota in two decades, see a moment to break through. But there are still many factors stacked against them.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT
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U.S. judge orders federal agents to stop pepper spraying, retaliating against peaceful Minnesota protestersExternal Link
A U.S. judge on Friday ordered federal law enforcement participating in the Minnesota immigration crackdown to stop pepper spraying, detaining and pulling over peaceful protesters
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:25:38 GMT
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Trump's DHS has shot 11 people during immigration enforcement operations since SeptemberExternal Link
ICE and Border Patrol agents have shot multiple people amid the Trump administration's ramped-up immigration operations. Here’s what we know about each case.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:24:44 GMT
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Fraud scandal and ICE unrest scramble 2026 races in blue-leaning MinnesotaExternal Link
Republicans, who haven’t won a statewide race in Minnesota in two decades, see a moment to break through. But there are still many factors stacked against them.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT
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