Minneapolis, MN
Bovino criticizes Minneapolis police for not helping ICE agents Wednesday, but department says they never asked
A day after Border Patrol Commander at Large Greg Bovino was seen in Minneapolis streets, he is calling out local police for not helping federal agents deal with protesters.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol held a news conference on Thursday, updating the public on their immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota.
Bovino spoke out with ICE Executive Assistant Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations Marcos Charles.
“Where was Mayor Frey? Or Governor Walz? I didn’t see him around anywhere,” said Bovino.
The two spoke at a podium inside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, alongside Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The building holds the region’s federal immigration court.
They showed those on screens they’ve detained, who they say are the “worst of the worst,” and asked for Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and everyone in between to help them.
“We’re all on the same team and our cooperation will help save lives,” said Charles. “The people we’ve arrested here are not ones you’d want living next door to your families, children, parents or best friends.”
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says, as of Thursday, it has now arrested over 3,300 people since Operation Metro Surge began. Those are numbers WCCO hasn’t been able to verify.
When WCCO asked if they have updated numbers on the number of agents in the state, Bovino said he would not give an exact number, “but several thousand.”
Charles added that protesters across the state are trying to defend those who’ve committed crimes.
Bovino also criticized the Minneapolis Police Department for not helping during Wednesday’s protest. When asked if they called for help, he only mentioned they did at some point.
“Minneapolis Police Department’s been called on several situations that they have not responded,” Bovino said.
In response to Bovino’s claims, the Minneapolis Police Department said it “receives and processes numerous 911 reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity throughout the city each day,” but it has “no record of a request from federal agents for assistance” on Wednesday.
“The presence of protestors alone is not sufficient reason for MPD to respond where ICE activity is occurring,” a spokesperson for the Minneapolis Police Department said.
Minneapolis police on Wednesday did, however, recover a magazine loaded with ammunition that had been left on a sidewalk by a federal agent, according to the department.
When asked about the end in sight, Bovino said, “This mission’s ongoing until there’s no more of those criminal illegal aliens roaming the streets of Minneapolis.”
On Thursday, ICE said in a release its officers and agents rank among the world’s most skilled and experienced.
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday,…
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Spurs -4.5; over/under is 215.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Spurs lead series 2-1
BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Spurs won the last meeting 115-108 on Saturday, led by 39 points from Victor Wembanyama. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32.
The Timberwolves are 31-21 against Western Conference opponents. Minnesota is sixth in the Western Conference with 33.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 7.5.
The Spurs are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents. San Antonio is fourth in the Western Conference with 16.3 fast break points per game led by Julian Champagnie averaging 3.0.
The Timberwolves’ 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Spurs allow. The Spurs average 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Julius Randle is averaging 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and five assists for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Wembanyama is averaging 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.1 blocks for the Spurs. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 18.6 points and 6.2 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 6-4, averaging 111.1 points, 47.3 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.1 points per game.
Spurs: 7-3, averaging 116.9 points, 46.5 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 7.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.5 points.
INJURIES: Timberwolves: Donte DiVincenzo: out for season (leg).
Spurs: David Jones Garcia: out for season (ankle).
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Minneapolis, MN
‘The power of truth:’ How high school students reported on the ICE surge in their front yard
Residents of a northeast Minneapolis apartment were seen evacuating the building after fire crews were called to the scene on Friday morning.
This all happened around 3 a.m. near 5th Street and 7th Avenue Northeast near Saint Anthony Park.
A 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS crew says that multiple fire crews were on scene and several residents were seen evacuating.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has reached out to Minneapolis Fire for more information.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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