Kilat Fitzgerald
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Reps. Craig, Omar say holding cells were 'completely empty' at Whipple Federal Building
After conducting congressional oversight at the Whipple Federal Building for the first time, Congressional representatives Ilhan Omar and Angie Craig say the holding cells appeared to be cleared out before they arrived.
William O'Brien State Park water control system to be rebuilt after Lake Alice nearly dried up
William O'Brien State Park will be the sight of a $325,000 project that will include replacing the 1960-era water control structure and dredging the St. Croix River in response to Lake Alice nearly drying up in August 2025.
1 dead, 2 injured in 5-vehicle Benton Co. crash following winter storm
A St. Cloud man is dead after a crash that injured two people in Benton County after a winter storm led to heavy snowfall in the area.
'ICE accountability' bills on masks, rendering aid and state investigations proposed by Senate DFL
Minnesota DFL lawmakers announced a series of bills as part of an "ICE accountability Agenda" that aims to regulate federal immigration operations in the state.
Feds arrest former MN corrections officer accused of being in US illegally
A Liberian man is facing deportation proceedings after authorities say he falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen while working for the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
Judge orders ICE to stop rapid transfers of detainees out of Minnesota
A federal court issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against ICE to address claims of non-citizen detainees having their constitutional rights violated at the Whipple Federal Building.
MSP to Maui direct flights starting in December, Delta Air Lines announces
Delta Air Lines announced new nonstop flights connecting Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Maui, starting Dec. 19.
St. Paul woman federally indicted for allegedly biting Border Patrol agent's finger after Alex Pretti shooting
A St. Paul woman was indicted by a Minnesota Federal Grand Jury after authorities said she bit off the tip of a Homeland Security Investigations agent's finger.
MN State Capitol security: New weapons screening process to begin
The Minnesota State Capitol will enact a new weapons screening process that officials say will keep the public safe while maintaining accessibility.
MN pharmacy closures accelerating, report warns of 'pharmacy desert' increase
A 2026 report from the nonprofit Minnesota Independent Pharmacists warns that pharmacy closures are accelerating across the state, leading to an increase in “pharmacy deserts" that lack adequate access to medications and essential health services.