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Walz calls for a fair investigation following ICE shooting
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (384+ words) Gov. Tim Walz, alongside the Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson and Major General Shawn Manke of the State National Guard, addressed questions about future investigation following the shooting in south Minneapolis. Gov. Walz said in the conference that…...
DHS alleges shooting victim was killed in self defense in press conference
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (241+ words) Following another shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis this morning, Jan. 24 2026, the Department of Homeland Security stated in a press conference an individual with a handgun approached agents and was killed in self-defense. Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara said in…...
Mayor Frey, MPD Chief O’Hara address ICE shooting in south Minneapolis
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (415+ words) Local leaders, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Police Chief Brian O'Hara, address the Saturday morning ICE-involved shooting of a 37-year-old man in south Minneapolis. O'Hara confirmed multiple ICE agents were involved in the shooting of the Minneapolis resident. The Department…...
Local Minnesota leaders sue Department of Homeland Security over ICE activity, alleging excessive deployment
4+ hour, 8+ min ago (650+ words) Local leaders from Minneapolis and St. Paul sued the Department of Homeland Security on Jan. 12 due to increasing tensions between ICE and residents in the state. The Department of Homeland Security announced Operation Metro Surge in early December with the…...
Federal agents shoot man multiple times in South Minneapolis
4+ hour, 59+ min ago (143+ words) The scene is still volatile with federal agents deploying tear gas on the crowd. Even with the deployment of tear gas, protesters remain in the area, moving back when the tear gas is deployed and going back in when it…...
Minneapolis minimum wage rises to $16.37
20+ hour, 32+ min ago (366+ words) Minneapolis" minimum wage increased to $16.37 per hour on Jan. 1, a 40-cent jump from last year." The increase applies to all hours worked within Minneapolis city limits, reflecting an automatic annual adjustment, according to Brian Walsh, associate director of Labor Standards…...
Why did Koi Perich transfer to Oregon?
21+ hour ago (2019+ words) MEGAN DAVIS: Hello Gopher fans. It's Megan Davis." SARAH CUNNIFFE: Sarah Cunniffe. DAVIS: With the Minnesota Daily, and you're listening to the Gold Standard, a podcast dedicated to the University of Minnesota sports. So, happy spring semester." DAVIS: It's been…...
Fun Activities for College Students to Make Campus Life More Social
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1074+ words) College life can be exciting, but it's not always easy to make friends or feel comfortable on campus. Between classes, homework, and trying to figure out where you fit in, many students end up spending a lot of time alone…...
‘Heated Rivalry’ brings a new perspective on hockey to the ice
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (930+ words) Beyond tufts of snow and shoveling the driveway, one image has become emblematic of Minnesotan winters: hockey. But since the Canadian sports romance "Heated Rivalry" debuted on people's screens, this beloved sport has reached a whole new audience. Released on…...
USDA letter sparks uncertainty over Minnesota funding
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (472+ words) The Department of Agriculture is suspending all federal financial awards to Minnesota and Minneapolis, announced Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, on X. The funding cuts amount to more than $129 million. In her letter addressed to Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis…...