Minnesota
What 3,000 federal agents are doing in Minnesota
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here.
Welcome to The Logoff: Tensions are rising in Minneapolis as the Trump administration continues its crackdown.
What’s happening? There are some 3,000 Department of Homeland Security agents — both ICE and Customs and Border Protection, or CBP — in Minnesota this week, largely in the Minneapolis area. Since the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent eight days ago, a huge amount of video and reporting has documented further brutality by federal immigration agents, often indiscriminate and unprovoked, against immigrants and American citizens alike.
On Wednesday night, a federal agent shot and injured a Venezuelan man after an alleged traffic stop, giving fresh fuel to protests. And on Thursday morning, President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to Minnesota, “if the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of I.C.E.”
Why does this matter? For the second time in six years, Minnesota feels like a tinderbox. Officials in the state, including Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, are urging calm and asking protesters to remain peaceful, but it increasingly feels like this is a fight the Trump administration wants to pick. On Wednesday, senior Trump aide Stephen Miller described arresting “insurrectionists” in Minneapolis as a “national security priority.”
What’s the context? ICE, which makes up the majority of the agents currently in Minneapolis, has grown substantially in the last year, at the same time as its standards have dropped precipitously. At the same time, under pressure to make more immigration arrests, they’re taking an increasingly militarized approach at odds with how ICE operated under previous administrations. All of those factors are on display right now in Minneapolis.
What’s the big picture? What’s happening to Minneapolis residents already looks less like immigration enforcement and more like an occupation. If Trump follows through with his Insurrection Act threat, things could grow far worse.
And with that, it’s time to log off…
As always, thanks for reading, have a great evening, and we’ll see you back here tomorrow!
Elk River leaders are moving to keep Minnesota’s retired state flag flying in the city after residents backed the idea in a survey.
The Elk River City Council voted 5-0 on Monday night to draft a resolution to display the old flag instead of the new design adopted two years ago.
The move came after more than 1,000 residents responded to an online survey posted by the city. In that survey, the city says almost 75% supported displaying the old flag.
A final council vote is expected at its next meeting on the 20th.
Minnesotans hold onto old habits when buying a state flag
Other cities across the state have taken similar steps to fly the retired flag, including Champlin and Zumbrota.
The flag design turned into a political dispute when planning for a new design first began. Two years later, debates continue, with some believing the old flag celebrated the displacement of Native Americans and others embracing it due to its history.
Lawmakers, commission member discuss new legislation for state flag, seal designs
Country music star Brad Paisley will be bringing his talents to the Grandstand at this year’s Minnesota State Fair.
Paisley, along with special guest Avery Anna, will take to the stage on Sept. 3. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, with prices ranging between $52 to $113.75.
Paisley has won several awards, including three Grammys, two American Music Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards and 14 Country Music Association Awards.
In 2008, Paisley became the first artist to achieve 10 consecutive Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 singles. Last year, he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
This year’s Grandstand acts also include TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue, Rod Stewart, “Weird” Al Yankovic and Bonnie Raitt. Pre-fair discount admission tickets are also still available.
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) — The Women’s Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation has announced this year’s ATHENA Award winner.
Lori Kloos is the 2026 recipient.
She serves as the President of the St. Cloud Technical and Community College, where she has also held other leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Administration for nearly 30 years. Prior to her time at SCTCC, Kloos served as a State and Legislative Auditor for Minnesota.
In addition to her professional achievements, Kloos is actively involved in the community, serving on several local boards and committees, including Greater St. Cloud, United Way, and the St. Cloud Downtown Rotary.
The ATHENA Award is a lifetime achievement honor recognizing exceptional women leaders who inspire others to achieve excellence in both their professional and personal lives.
Kloos will be honored on June 8th at the Women’s Fund Presents: Dancing With Our Stars Live at the College of St. Benedict.
PHOTOS: Step Inside a 1970s Kitchen — 34 Things You’ll Recognize
From Tupperware jugs (you know the ones) to those ever-present knife sharpeners, let’s take a nostalgic trip back to the quintessential ’70s kitchen.
Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz
The Masters is Amazon Prime’s next test in live sports
‘Even the street cats ran’: Inside Israel’s deadliest attack on Beirut
California Supreme Court halts GOP sheriff’s voter fraud investigation
K-9 sniffs out undeclared fruit trees in arriving luggage at Detroit Metro Airport
49ers and Dexter Lawrence: A complex opportunity
Florida High School Football Rankings: Top 25 teams – Oct. 21
How old is Bo Nix? What to know about Oregon quarterback ahead of 2024 NFL Draft
Cleary's 21 help Le Moyne down Central Connecticut State 69-64 in OT
99th annual Pony Swim held in Virginia
Indiana Members Credit Union announced as new anchor tenant at Bottleworks District
‘Even the street cats ran’: Inside Israel’s deadliest attack on Beirut
California Supreme Court halts GOP sheriff’s voter fraud investigation
AOC doubles down on call for Trump’s ouster even after ceasefire announcement
EU made ‘no diplomatic effort’ to end Iran war, says MEP Botenga
U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire
-
Atlanta, GA4 days ago1 teenage girl killed, another injured in shooting at Piedmont Park, police say
-
Movie Reviews6 days agoVaazha 2 first half review: Hashir anchors a lively, chaos-filled teen tale
-
Culture1 week agoDo You Know Where These Famous Authors Are Buried?
-
Georgia1 day agoGeorgia House Special Runoff Election 2026 Live Results
-
Pennsylvania2 days agoParents charged after toddler injured by wolf at Pennsylvania zoo
-
Entertainment7 days agoInside Ye’s first comeback show at SoFi Stadium
-
Milwaukee, WI2 days agoPotawatomi Casino Hotel evacuated after fire breaks out in rooftop HVAC system
-
Indianapolis, IN6 days agoFighting Illini begin Final Four preparations in Indianapolis