Minnesota
Crow Wing County sheriff addresses 2 agreements made with ICE
Federal officials are calling on counties to work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Several sheriff’s offices in Minnesota have what’s called a 287(g) agreement with the agency. The agreement can be controversial. Different models allow departments to help enforce ICE operations and to serve warrants on people inside their jails. Crow Wing County has both.
The county also houses detainees for ICE. Sheriff Eric Klang agreed to allow WCCO into the jail to talk about the agreements.
“We have the 287(g), the warrant model,” Klang said.
Klang signed two agreements with ICE last year.
“When I signed that thing back in March, that was really about operational efficiency, meaning that if we had arrested somebody, or we had a detainee here, we couldn’t serve them the detainee paperwork. So I said, ‘Hey, why can’t we serve it? What’s the big deal?’” Klang said.
So far, it hasn’t been used. The other agreement is a task force model allowing deputies to help enforce ICE operations. Seven deputies went through online training.
“I’ve been in law enforcement for 30 years, and I’ve always supported our local, state and federal partners. And I wasn’t going to change because of political winds or because of the emotionally charged, you know, commotion going on around the country. I mean, that’s just not me. I’m gonna, I’m staying steady on that,” Klang said.
Mayerle asked what the task force model looks like.
“If you have a felony warrant against you and you’re a target of an ICE operation, you can bet that we’re going to be a part of that. But if you are just here simply because you cross the border, we are not going out with ICE going after people like that,” Klang said.
He says they were called in to assist on what he calls a targeted arrest for the first time last week.
It was at El Potro restaurant in Brainerd, Minnesota.
“Was basically just standing by and taking a perimeter and transporting of individuals to our, to the jail, which they immediately took and they brought them to Duluth, to the federal detention facility,” Klang said.
He said the people ICE was targeting had a criminal record.
“They had criminal records, and there just happened to be a couple of them that ended up, as far as I know, have just crossed the border, so civil penalty, and they got scooped up in that arrest that we did as well,” Klang said.
The restaurant is now closed, with signs of support on the outside.
Klang says that only more recently has he started getting hate mail over the ICE agreements.
“I would say the majority of the population supports what we’re doing here in Brainerd. There are a few that are, you know, aren’t happy with me cooperating, collaborating with our federal partners,” Klang said.
Klang told us he thinks more departments should cooperate with the feds. He says he doesn’t like to see how the agents are being treated in the Twin Cities. And feels if locals were standing alongside them, some of the treatment of community members could also have been avoided.
“Who knows the community better than the local law enforcement? A lot of these guys just got deployed here. They didn’t get a chance to finish their field training. I mean, they got 40 hours in the classroom. They don’t know anything about the mobile field force. And then you compound that by people yelling, screaming, throwing stuff at them. I mean, you know, it’s no wonder they don’t know that they’re acting out. Not typical that we would act out or respond by somebody doing that. So if we were standing alongside him, we could say, ‘Hey, no, no, we don’t do that here. We can’t do that. No, you don’t. You don’t. You don’t, you know, flip them back off because they’re flipping you off.’ You know, we can’t just randomly stop a car, you know, we could. We could be helping them and we wouldn’t be in this situation, this crisis that we’re in now,” Klang said.
The Department of Homeland Security responded to WCCO’s request about the January arrests:
“On Jan. 26, ICE agents in Brainerd, Minn., executed judicial criminal arrest warrants for Jose Baraja Farias and Javier Francisco Montoya-Barboza, both illegal aliens wanted on federal immigration charges. Montoya is a criminal illegal alien with a conviction for driving under the influence. Illegal aliens have killed and maimed far too many Americans while doing just that. Baraja is an illegal Mexican national who was previously removed from the United States in 2007 and subsequently reentered the country without authorization, a felony, in 2010. Two additional illegal aliens, Alberto Core Vidal Neri from Mexico and Nilo Fernando Piruch Tsenkus from Ecuador, were also arrested for unlawful presence in the United States. Both Baraja and Montoya were transported to Douglas County for judicial proceedings, while the others are pending removal proceedings. ICE will continue its efforts to uphold immigration laws and ensure community safety. Those who are in our country illegally have a choice—they can leave the country voluntarily or be arrested and deported. The United States taxpayer is generously offering free flights and a $2,600 to illegal aliens who self-deport using the CBP Home app. If they leave now, they preserve the potential opportunity to come back the legal, right way. The choice is theirs.”
The Minnesota National Guard is on standby in various spots in southern Minnesota, prepared for activation should rescue operations become necessary during this weekend’s storm.
Colonel John McCrae, director of operations for the Minnesota National Guard, said that members are in position at armory locations in Albert Lea, Fairmont, Owatonna and Redwood Falls.
Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order authorizing the Minnesota National Guard to support emergency operations for a winter storm expected late Saturday into Sunday.
“We have armories all around the state, and that allows us to be able to respond pretty quickly in times like this,” McCrae said.
According to McCrae, those four locations in the southern portion of the state are unique in that each is equipped with what’s called a Small Unit Support Vehicle. In person, there’s nothing small about them; two large cabs are positioned on tracked threads, allowing them to maneuver on snow and ice.
These vehicles are used to rescue people trapped in their cars or even homes that may have lost power.
Sgt. First Class Trevor Nelson is among the four people on standby at the armory in Owatonna. He said that they are essentially on call with the emergency administrative team of Steele County. Once they get the go ahead, they would venture out on rescue missions to bring people back to the warming center inside the armory.
“[We’ve] been kind of a go-to because they know we’re always ready, we’re involved in the community,” Nelson said. “It’s too easy to go out and do what could be very difficult for a plow truck or a fire department or ambulance.”
McCrae said that it’s possible that guard members will be activated closer to the metro depending on how the storm evolves.
For Nelson and his team, the armory in Owatonna is now home until around Monday morning. They are under orders to remain there at the ready 24/7 until the worst of the weather passes.
Minnesota
Hopkins vs. Rosemount: Live Score Updates of the Minnesota High School Girls Basketball Class 4A Championship
The No. 1 Hopkins Royals (27-2) play the No. 2 Rosemount Irish (28-3) in the MSHSL girls basketball state tournament Class 4A championships on Saturday at Williams Arena.
The game is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., or 25 minutes after the Class 2A championship.
Hopkins is in its 15th state championship game in program history, and the Royals are hoping for their 10th win.
Rosemount was in the title game in 1993, but the Irish have not returned since. A win would give them their first in program history.
Hopkins vs. Rosemount: Live Score Updates of the Minnesota High School Girls Basketball Class 4A Championship
Updates of the game will be here when it begins. Refresh for the latest update.
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The Sibleys’ oldest son plays basketball in Minnesota with a bleeding condition. As Mike Max explains, it’s just a small piece of life for the family that is making a difference beyond what most feel is possible.
Video Transcript
BASKETBALL PROVIDES A A STORY THAT EXTENDS WELL BEYOND THE GAME.
BASKETBALL PROVIDES A A STORY THAT EXTENDS WELL BEYOND THE GAME.
THE SIBLEY FAMILY HAS AN OLDEST SON WHO PLAYS BASKETBALL WITH A CONDITION THAT MAKES IT COMMENDABLE THAT HE PLAYS IT ALL, BUT THAT’S JUST A SMALL PIECE OF LIFE FOR THE FAMILY BEYOND WHAT MOST FEEL IS POSSIBLE.
THE SIBLEY FAMILY HAS AN OLDEST SON WHO PLAYS BASKETBALL WITH A CONDITION THAT MAKES IT COMMENDABLE THAT HE PLAYS IT ALL, BUT THAT’S JUST A SMALL PIECE OF LIFE FOR THE FAMILY BEYOND WHAT MOST FEEL IS POSSIBLE.
THE STORY STARTS 17.
THE STORY STARTS 17.
YEARS AGO, WHEN A YOUNG COUPLE WENT TO COLUMBIA TO MEET THEIR NEW ADOPTED SON.
YEARS AGO, WHEN A YOUNG COUPLE WENT TO COLUMBIA TO MEET THEIR NEW ADOPTED SON.
AT THE ORPHANAGE I WAS THERE, YOU ACTUALLY, YOU YOU WAIT IN A GREEN ROOM FOR, YOU KNOW IT COULD BE A 30 MINUTES TO AN HOUR.
AT THE ORPHANAGE I WAS THERE, YOU ACTUALLY, YOU YOU WAIT IN A GREEN ROOM FOR, YOU KNOW IT COULD BE A 30 MINUTES TO AN HOUR.
IT’S UNCLEAR.
IT’S UNCLEAR.
AND THEN THEY BRING YOU YOUR CHILD.
AND THEN THEY BRING YOU YOUR CHILD.
AND SO THEY BROUGHT LUCAS INTO US, PLACED HIM IN OUR ARMS.
AND SO THEY BROUGHT LUCAS INTO US, PLACED HIM IN OUR ARMS.
AND THAT WAS OUR FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH LUCAS.
AND THAT WAS OUR FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH LUCAS.
AND LUCAS WOULD GROW INTO A TYPICAL TEENAGER FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE GAME OF BASKETBALL.
AND LUCAS WOULD GROW INTO A TYPICAL TEENAGER FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE GAME OF BASKETBALL.
THAT’S HOW I FOUND MOST OF MY FRIENDSHIPS IS WITH BASKETBALL.
THAT’S HOW I FOUND MOST OF MY FRIENDSHIPS IS WITH BASKETBALL.
AND SO LIKE, THAT’S BEEN FUN.
AND SO LIKE, THAT’S BEEN FUN.
HIS PARENTS, HIS MOTHER, A BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST, AND HIS FATHER, AN EMERGENCY ROOM DOCTOR, THEY NOTICED SOMETHING ABOUT THEIR SON WHEN HE HAD WISDOM TEETH PULLED LAST YEAR.
HIS PARENTS, HIS MOTHER, A BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST, AND HIS FATHER, AN EMERGENCY ROOM DOCTOR, THEY NOTICED SOMETHING ABOUT THEIR SON WHEN HE HAD WISDOM TEETH PULLED LAST YEAR.
THIS LAST FALL, HE HAD SOME WISDOM TEETH THAT WERE EXTRACTED AND HE KEPT BLEEDING.
THIS LAST FALL, HE HAD SOME WISDOM TEETH THAT WERE EXTRACTED AND HE KEPT BLEEDING.
HE WAS BLED AND BLED.
HE WAS BLED AND BLED.
HE WAS DIAGNOSED A HEMOPHILIAC, A BLEEDING DISORDER.
HE WAS DIAGNOSED A HEMOPHILIAC, A BLEEDING DISORDER.
SO A ROUTINE INJURY LIKE THIS TO HIS LEG TURNED INTO FIVE WEEKS ON THE SHELF HE’S BACK AND HE’S PLAYING.
SO A ROUTINE INJURY LIKE THIS TO HIS LEG TURNED INTO FIVE WEEKS ON THE SHELF HE’S BACK AND HE’S PLAYING.
DESPITE THE CONDITION, THE BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST THAT IS HIS MOTHER SHE UNDERSTANDS THE VALUE OF SPORTS.
DESPITE THE CONDITION, THE BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST THAT IS HIS MOTHER SHE UNDERSTANDS THE VALUE OF SPORTS.
TO ME IT’S ABOUT BEING ON THE TEAM.
TO ME IT’S ABOUT BEING ON THE TEAM.
IT’S ABOUT STRIVING FOR SOMETHING.
IT’S ABOUT STRIVING FOR SOMETHING.
IT’S ABOUT WORKING HARD.
IT’S ABOUT WORKING HARD.
IT’S ABOUT IT’S ABOUT ALL OF THE ENERGY THAT YOUR BODY NEEDS TO DO, THAT THE CHARACTER NEEDED AROUND THAT IT’S ALL IT’S THE LEARNING OF THE DOING OF THE THING AND THAT’S WHERE THIS STORY GETS FASCINATING.
IT’S ABOUT IT’S ABOUT ALL OF THE ENERGY THAT YOUR BODY NEEDS TO DO, THAT THE CHARACTER NEEDED AROUND THAT IT’S ALL IT’S THE LEARNING OF THE DOING OF THE THING AND THAT’S WHERE THIS STORY GETS FASCINATING.
LIKE, YOU KNOW, YOU JUST MET SEE, WHEN TED BECAME A DOCTOR AND ERIN FIRST WORKED AS A TEACHER, THEY GOT A CALLING BEYOND LUCAS THEY NOW HAVE LIFELONG SPECIAL NEEDS, AND THEY HAVE NOW SERVED AS A FOSTER HOME FOR 52 CHILDREN.
LIKE, YOU KNOW, YOU JUST MET SEE, WHEN TED BECAME A DOCTOR AND ERIN FIRST WORKED AS A TEACHER, THEY GOT A CALLING BEYOND LUCAS THEY NOW HAVE LIFELONG SPECIAL NEEDS, AND THEY HAVE NOW SERVED AS A FOSTER HOME FOR 52 CHILDREN.
OVER THE YEARS.
OVER THE YEARS.
THE SIBLEY BOAT IS REALLY BIG WITH A LOT OF CREW.
THE SIBLEY BOAT IS REALLY BIG WITH A LOT OF CREW.
IT’S ON FIRE SOMETIMES, BUT IT’S GOT A LOT OF CREW AND IT HAS A LOT OF RESOURCES.
IT’S ON FIRE SOMETIMES, BUT IT’S GOT A LOT OF CREW AND IT HAS A LOT OF RESOURCES.
THIS JOURNEY HAS BECOME ABOUT ONE COUPLE BUCKING THE LIFE THEY THOUGHT WOULD BE WHEN THEY MET IN COLLEGE.
THIS JOURNEY HAS BECOME ABOUT ONE COUPLE BUCKING THE LIFE THEY THOUGHT WOULD BE WHEN THEY MET IN COLLEGE.
AND THEN I WAS GOING TO HAVE TWO HEALTHY BABIES THAT LOOKED LIKE ME, AND I WAS GOING TO.
AND THEN I WAS GOING TO HAVE TWO HEALTHY BABIES THAT LOOKED LIKE ME, AND I WAS GOING TO.
YEAH.
YEAH.
AND I WAS GOING TO LIVE IN THE BURBS.
AND I WAS GOING TO LIVE IN THE BURBS.
THEY’VE ACCEPTED THE CHAOS THEIR SON PLAY BASKETBALL WITH HIS CONDITION THAT’S JUST A BUMP THAT IS BRIDGED BY A COUPLE THAT HAS A ONE DAY AT A TIME FAITH.
THEY’VE ACCEPTED THE CHAOS THEIR SON PLAY BASKETBALL WITH HIS CONDITION THAT’S JUST A BUMP THAT IS BRIDGED BY A COUPLE THAT HAS A ONE DAY AT A TIME FAITH.
JUST LIKE HIM.
JUST LIKE HIM.
YOU KNOW, ENJOY HIGH SCHOOL PLAY SPORTS, AND LIVE HIS LIFE.
YOU KNOW, ENJOY HIGH SCHOOL PLAY SPORTS, AND LIVE HIS LIFE.
IT’S REALLY WHAT WE WANTED TO DO.
IT’S REALLY WHAT WE WANTED TO DO.
WHEN WE AND THE BOY THEY TOOK HOME FROM AN ADOPTION AGENCY CAN FEEL THAT LOVE.
WHEN WE AND THE BOY THEY TOOK HOME FROM AN ADOPTION AGENCY CAN FEEL THAT LOVE.
SUPPORTED.
SUPPORTED.
I’D SAY THAT’S THE WORD SUPPORTED BY THEM.
I’D SAY THAT’S THE WORD SUPPORTED BY THEM.
LIKE, I MEAN, MY MOM AND DAD LOVE TO SEE ME PLAY, OBVIOUSLY, LIKE IT UPSETS ME WHEN AN INJURY HAPPENS.
LIKE, I MEAN, MY MOM AND DAD LOVE TO SEE ME PLAY, OBVIOUSLY, LIKE IT UPSETS ME WHEN AN INJURY HAPPENS.
LUCAS HAS LEARNED MUCH IN HIS WELL.
LUCAS HAS LEARNED MUCH IN HIS WELL.
GROWING UP IN WAYS MANY WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND OR EXPERIENCE.
GROWING UP IN WAYS MANY WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND OR EXPERIENCE.
THERE ARE A LOT OF DIFFICULT AND SOMETIMES MESSY THINGS THAT COME WITH CARING FOR A SEVERELY AUTISTIC TEENAGE BOY.
THERE ARE A LOT OF DIFFICULT AND SOMETIMES MESSY THINGS THAT COME WITH CARING FOR A SEVERELY AUTISTIC TEENAGE BOY.
AND AND LUCAS JUST MANAGES IT WHEN HE GETS HURT.
AND AND LUCAS JUST MANAGES IT WHEN HE GETS HURT.
YES, THERE IS THAT THIS GOING TO BE A BAD ONE?
YES, THERE IS THAT THIS GOING TO BE A BAD ONE?
BUT IT’S MORE OF A, OH MY GOSH HOW LONG IS IT GOING TO TAKE HIM OUT?
BUT IT’S MORE OF A, OH MY GOSH HOW LONG IS IT GOING TO TAKE HIM OUT?
AND THEY HAVE ALL LEARNED THAT LIFE IS NOT ALWAYS WHAT YOU THINK IT IS GOING TO BE.
AND THEY HAVE ALL LEARNED THAT LIFE IS NOT ALWAYS WHAT YOU THINK IT IS GOING TO BE.
THEY HAVE A REMINDER THAT HANGS IN THEIR KITCHEN.
THEY HAVE A REMINDER THAT HANGS IN THEIR KITCHEN.
COURTESY JOHN WESLEY TO REMIND THEM OF JUST THAT ALL THE GOOD THAT WE CAN, BY ALL THE MEANS THAT WE CAN, AND ALL THE WAYS THAT WE CAN IN ALL THE PLACES THAT WE CAN AND TIME THAT WE CAN, PEOPLE WE CAN, AS LONG AS WE CAN.
COURTESY JOHN WESLEY TO REMIND THEM OF JUST THAT ALL THE GOOD THAT WE CAN, BY ALL THE MEANS THAT WE CAN, AND ALL THE WAYS THAT WE CAN IN ALL THE PLACES THAT WE CAN AND TIME THAT WE CAN, PEOPLE WE CAN, AS LONG AS WE CAN.
WE CAN ALL LEARN SOMETHING FROM THAT BOY.
WE CAN ALL LEARN SOMETHING FROM THAT BOY.
GOOD JOB THEY HAVE PAUSED THEIR FOSTER
GOOD JOB THEY HAVE PAUSED THEIR FOSTER
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