Hopkins family back home after ICE sent them to Texas
A Hopkins family is back home after ICE detained them and sent them to Texas despite a court order. The family confirmed their return to Minnesota in a 2:30 a.m. text message. Hopkins Mayor Patrick Hanlon is speaking out as ICE operations continue across the state
A Hopkins family is back home after ICE detained them and sent them to Texas despite a court order. The family confirmed their return to Minnesota in a 2:30 a.m. text message. Hopkins Mayor Patrick Hanlon is speaking out as ICE operations continue across the state
Could Minnesota prosecute federal agents in ICE shootings?
Bryna Godar of the University of Wisconsin explains how Minnesota could prosecute federal law enforcement on state charges.
Bryna Godar of the University of Wisconsin explains how Minnesota could prosecute federal law enforcement on state charges.
Rare avalanche shuts down Pennsylvania road during winter storm
A major winter storm triggered a rare avalanche in Pennsylvania that left a road impassible this weekend.
A major winter storm triggered a rare avalanche in Pennsylvania that left a road impassible this weekend.
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Sen. Klobuchar on efforts to end ICE operations in MN [FULL]
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) sat down with FOX 9 on Monday to discuss efforts to end ICE operations in Minnesota after the second fatal shooting involving federal officials.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) sat down with FOX 9 on Monday to discuss efforts to end ICE operations in Minnesota after the second fatal shooting involving federal officials.
MN GOP senator calls for pause on targeted ICE operations
Some Republicans are calling for a pause on immigration operations in Minnesota. This includes Minnesota Sen. Julia Coleman, who is calling on all sides to de-escalate, honor ICE detainers, and prioritize peace.
Some Republicans are calling for a pause on immigration operations in Minnesota. This includes Minnesota Sen. Julia Coleman, who is calling on all sides to de-escalate, honor ICE detainers, and prioritize peace.
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White House Press Briefing: Deadly Minneapolis shooting, ICE operations [FULL]
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the recent deadly shooting of Alex Pretti and the ongoing ICE operations during a briefing on Jan. 26, 2026.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the recent deadly shooting of Alex Pretti and the ongoing ICE operations during a briefing on Jan. 26, 2026.
MN lawmaker claims Alex Pretti 'brandished a gun'
Minnesota Rep. Walter Hudson, a Republican, made a claim on social media that Alex Pretti "brandished a gun" before he was fatally shot by Border Patrol. Videos of the shooting show Pretti holding a cell phone as he recorded ICE agents in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Rep. Walter Hudson, a Republican, made a claim on social media that Alex Pretti "brandished a gun" before he was fatally shot by Border Patrol. Videos of the shooting show Pretti holding a cell phone as he recorded ICE agents in Minneapolis.
Karoline Leavitt takes questions on deadly Minneapolis shooting
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt takes questions from reporters about the shooting involving a federal agent in Minneapolis that left Alex Pretti dead.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt takes questions from reporters about the shooting involving a federal agent in Minneapolis that left Alex Pretti dead.
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MN ICE lawsuit: AG Ellison updates after hearing [FULL]
A federal judge heard arguments Monday on whether she should temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, which has led to three shootings, including two fatal shootings, by federal officials this month. Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison spoke after Monday's hearing.
A federal judge heard arguments Monday on whether she should temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, which has led to three shootings, including two fatal shootings, by federal officials this month. Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison spoke after Monday's hearing.
Secretary of State Steve Simon calls voter rolls request 'bizarre, disturbing'
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon appeared on FOX 9's All Day on Monday and called AG Pam Bondi's request to turn over Minnesota's voter rolls both bizarre and disturbing. Simon calls it a political chip to get ICE agents out of Minnesota, and they won't release private data. Simon also says what ICE is doing in Minnesota is way beyond the stated mission.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon appeared on FOX 9's All Day on Monday and called AG Pam Bondi's request to turn over Minnesota's voter rolls both bizarre and disturbing. Simon calls it a political chip to get ICE agents out of Minnesota, and they won't release private data. Simon also says what ICE is doing in Minnesota is way beyond the stated mission.
Trump spoke with Gov. Walz on law enforcement cooperation
The White House says President Trump has outlined a "clear and simple path" for Minnesota leaders to restore order during a phone call with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday morning, including law enforcement cooperation.
The White House says President Trump has outlined a "clear and simple path" for Minnesota leaders to restore order during a phone call with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday morning, including law enforcement cooperation.
White House blames Minnesota Democrat leaders after deadly shooting
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the recent deadly shooting of Alex Pretti by a border control agent in Minneapolis, attributing the incident as a result of the ongoing “deliberate and hostile resistance” from Democrat leaders in Minnesota.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the recent deadly shooting of Alex Pretti by a border control agent in Minneapolis, attributing the incident as a result of the ongoing “deliberate and hostile resistance” from Democrat leaders in Minnesota.
Chris Madel drops out of Governor's race over Operation Metro Surge
Republican Chris Madel is ending his campaign for Minnesota governor, citing in part ongoing issues with Operation Metro Surge and saying he could not support national Republicans’ "stated retribution on the citizens of our state."
Republican Chris Madel is ending his campaign for Minnesota governor, citing in part ongoing issues with Operation Metro Surge and saying he could not support national Republicans’ "stated retribution on the citizens of our state."
MN asks judge to order end to ICE operations
Two weeks after Minneapolis, St. Paul and the State of Minnesota filed a lawsuit to end the escalation of immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities, a judge is hearing oral arguments in the case. Attorneys for Minnesota urge the court to issue a TRO, saying putting an end to Operation Metro Surge can't wait another day.
Two weeks after Minneapolis, St. Paul and the State of Minnesota filed a lawsuit to end the escalation of immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities, a judge is hearing oral arguments in the case. Attorneys for Minnesota urge the court to issue a TRO, saying putting an end to Operation Metro Surge can't wait another day.
Chicago unseats Atlanta as airport with most flights
Chicago O'Hare has overtaken Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the busiest airport for flight operations, driven by a surge in air taxi flights.
Chicago O'Hare has overtaken Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the busiest airport for flight operations, driven by a surge in air taxi flights.
What's next for ICE in Minnesota?
David Schultz, a political science professor at Hamline University, explains what's next for ICE operations in Minnesota as legal battles over immigration enforcement in the state and preserving evidence in the Alex Pretti shooting continue.
David Schultz, a political science professor at Hamline University, explains what's next for ICE operations in Minnesota as legal battles over immigration enforcement in the state and preserving evidence in the Alex Pretti shooting continue.
FOX 9 Morning News: Jan. 26, 2026
FOX 9 Morning News on Jan. 26, 2026.
FOX 9 Morning News on Jan. 26, 2026.
Anti-ICE protesters clash with law enforcement outside hotel in Minneapolis
A group of protesters clashed with law enforcement outside a hotel in Minneapolis, believed to be housing ICE agents. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says the State Patrol, DNR and Minneapolis Police were called to the Home 2 Suites Hotel on University Avenue in Dinkytown Sunday night, where a small group of people had broken a few windows and graffitied anti-ICE messages on the building. Federal agents deployed chemical irritants and the group cleared.
A group of protesters clashed with law enforcement outside a hotel in Minneapolis, believed to be housing ICE agents. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says the State Patrol, DNR and Minneapolis Police were called to the Home 2 Suites Hotel on University Avenue in Dinkytown Sunday night, where a small group of people had broken a few windows and graffitied anti-ICE messages on the building. Federal agents deployed chemical irritants and the group cleared.
Businesses near Alex Pretti's fatal shooting reopening
Businesses on Eat Street in Minneapolis, where Alex Pretti was fatally shot on Saturday morning, are reopening on Monday. Meanwhile, a memorial for Pretti is growing as the calls for ICE to leave Minnesota grow louder.
Businesses on Eat Street in Minneapolis, where Alex Pretti was fatally shot on Saturday morning, are reopening on Monday. Meanwhile, a memorial for Pretti is growing as the calls for ICE to leave Minnesota grow louder.
ICE in MN: Hearing on immigration enforcement lawsuit
A federal judge will hear oral arguments in the legal battle over the escalating immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities. There is also a legal battle over the evidence in the shooting death of Alex Pretti. A federal judge in Minnesota is blocking the Trump administration from "destroying or altering" evidence, with a hearing scheduled on this for Monday afternoon.
A federal judge will hear oral arguments in the legal battle over the escalating immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities. There is also a legal battle over the evidence in the shooting death of Alex Pretti. A federal judge in Minnesota is blocking the Trump administration from "destroying or altering" evidence, with a hearing scheduled on this for Monday afternoon.