Minneapolis Leaders Discuss Impact of ICE Surge
City officials address effects on businesses and residents
Minnesota Debate Director Speaks Out on ICE Chaos Traumatizing Children
Feds Open Perjury Probe Into ICE Officers' Testimony About Shooting
Politics
Minnesotans Wary After Immigration Enforcement Surge Ends
State officials and residents say the impact of the crackdown will linger despite the drawdown.

Minnesota Welcomes Easing of Immigration Enforcement
Residents remain vigilant as effects of surge linger
Immigration Enforcement Surge Ends in Minnesota
State officials and residents say the effects of the crackdown will linger
Lifestyle
Circular Ceiling Design Honors Native Culture at Minneapolis Center
Architects incorporate elements of the medicine wheel and drum circle into the acoustic ceiling of a new ceremonial space.

New wood-fired sauna retreat opens on Detroit's east side
Islandview Sauna Club transforms 4.5 acres along an old rail corridor into an outdoor wellness destination.
The Independent journalists shortlisted for prestigious Press Awards 2026
Health, foreign and travel correspondents in the running for top industry awards
Crime
Feds Investigating Alleged Lies by ICE Officers in Minneapolis Shooting
Criminal probe launched after video evidence contradicts officers' sworn testimony about shooting of Venezuelan man

St. Paul Woman Charged After Biting Federal Agent's Finger
Claire Louise Feng accused of severing agent's fingertip during arrest in Minneapolis
ICE Probes Officers Accused of Lying About Minneapolis Shooting
Federal authorities are investigating two ICE officers for allegedly making false statements about a January incident where they shot and wounded a Venezuelan immigrant.
Weather
Minneapolis Apartment Fire Displaces Residents
Blaze forces evacuation of 2 dozen tenants in downtown high-rise

Warmer-Than-Normal Temps On The Way For Minnesota
NOAA’s 8–14 day outlook shows a strong signal for above-normal temperatures across Minnesota into mid-February.
Extreme Weather, Political Shifts, and Economic Pressures Dominate News Cycle
From Storm Chandra's aftermath to the rise of populist movements, this week's front pages reflect a world grappling with immediate crises and long-term trends.
Business
Brother Justus Whiskey Names New Chief Growth Officer
George Simpson joins the Minneapolis-based craft distillery to lead sales, marketing, and distribution efforts.

Target's New CEO Aims to Rebuild Trust After DEI Backlash
Michael Fiddelke plans to prioritize stores, digital, people, and community after pullback from diversity initiatives.
Piedmont Realty Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual 2025 Results
Quarterly Earnings Release and Supplemental Information December 31, 2025