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Patriots’ Stefon Diggs Finally Gets Chance To Answer Viral Question
Stefon Diggs is one of the most recognizable faces in football, but his introduction to the general public didn’t have anything to do with his on-field accomplishments. Diggs, long before becoming an enigmatic superstar for the Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans and New England Patriots, was just a young player looking to find his […]
Vikings fire GM, Twins executive departs. What's up with Minnesota sports?
To talk about what this means for two of the state’s biggest sports franchises, Ten Thousand Takes host Wally Langfellow joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Monday.
Health leaders launch ‘Minnesota Revalidate’ to combat Medicaid fraud
State health leaders announced Monday they’re launching “Minnesota Revalidate" in an effort to combat ongoing Medicaid fraud involving thousands of providers that’s impacting patient care.
Father of 5-year-old detained in Minnesota disputes claims he abandoned the boy
Adrian Conejo Arias disputed statements from the Department of Homeland Security, which alleged that Arias had left his child in a vehicle.
1 trade Wild must make before NHL Olympic break
With the NHL's Olympic break drawing near, here is one trade the Minnesota Wild should try pulling off before the roster freeze.
5 Free Agent Safety Options the Vikings Could Target
In Week 18, the Minnesota Vikings hosted what felt like a farewell party for Harrison Smith, who wrapped up Year […]
Mental health impact on children amid immigration enforcement in Minnesota
INTERVIEW: Winter at Science Museum of Minnesota
There's a whole lot happening at the Science Museum of Minnesota, with multiple programs for visitors of all ages starting this month.
Lake Street business owner joins with Latino nonprofit to raise $1M for families
Effort by Colonial Market one of many Minnesota fundraisers popping up to help people impacted by the immigration crackdown.
Amy Klobuchar navigates thorny politics of immigration as first test in run for governor
The moment will test Klobuchar’s record of bipartisan work in Washington and relationships with Minnesota progressives, who want a fighter against the Trump administration.
What We Expect Athletes to Say Now
Not long ago, taking political stands almost seemed to become part of the job. These days, in another moment of social crisis, expectations have shifted.
What if we didn't devolve into partisan blame after every tragedy?
Americans should be cautious about how these hyperpolarized narratives warp how they view the people involved.
Kevin O’Connell’s Backup QBs Are Suddenly Calling Plays
The quarterback room under Kevin O’Connell has quietly become something else, too: a coaching incubator. Two former Minnesota Vikings passers […]
Losing skids collide as Penn State faces Minnesota
As the calendar flips to February, Penn State still is searching for its first victory in Big Ten Conference play.
There Is No Truce in Minneapolis
The broken relationship between Minnesota and the federal government
Fraud followed by ICE has upheaved election-year politics in Minnesota
Republicans appeared poised for a political resurgence, then January happened.
Ohio politicians propose increase in penalty for disrupting religious services
This is in response to a recent anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church.
Trump claims Minnesota fraud exceeds $19B, faults Biden administration
President Donald Trump renews attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar and Gov. Tim Walz over the Minnesota fraud scandal linked to the Somali community.
Politicians Are Calling the Protests in Minnesota an Insurgency
The term, used to describe war, poses dangers when applied to American political unrest.
Louisiana’s members of Congress grapple with budget fallout from Minnesota protester killing
President Donald Trump worked out a short-term deal with Democrats. It’s not clear how it will go over in the House.
From a recalibration in Minnesota to an Epstein files release: Inside the Trump administration’s chaotic week
For a brief moment following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, President Donald Trump appeared to recalibrate.
Feedback Friday: ‘Closer Look’ listeners react to intensifying daily politics, protests
This comes as tensions continue to rise in Minnesota after the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Earlier this month, Lemon and Fort both reported on a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul. It has been alleged that an ICE official serves as a pastor of the church, which sparked the protest. Following the incident, the Trump administration promised retaliation against Lemon.
Protesters call for nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policies
The demonstrations are calling for “no work, no school, no shopping” on Friday.
The anti-ICE movement isn't just about politics — it's a caregiving social movement
It’s a caregiving social movement based on relatedness and belonging.
The ICE surge has disrupted business. Minnesota’s top economic official is ‘very concerned.’
In an interview, DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek spoke at length about how ICE is affecting businesses and making the job of growing the state’s economy more difficult.
Pace(R) Earns Environmental Business Journal Award for Adding Respirable Crystalline Silica Testing
Company awarded Business Achievement Award for New Practice in 2025 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA / ACCESS Newswire / January 30, 2026 / Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, and a Division ...
Unified sports programs bring together athletes for more than wins and losses
At Minnesota schools, special needs students and those in general education bond in the arena of competition
'Can't operate business as usual when this is going on': CO businesses participate in nationwide shutdown
Several Colorado businesses are participating in a nationwide shutdown Friday in protest of ICE operations in Minnesota.
These Utah businesses will close — or donate from their sales — Friday to protest Minnesota immigration crackdown
One Salt Lake City bookstore will be closed Friday, but will reopen in the evening so people can gather to write letters or make safety kits. Another will stay open and donate a portion of its sales to a west-side school.
Falcons Defender Floated as Option for Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have a number of decisions to make this offseason in terms of personnel. They have a number […]
International Companies Doing Business With ICE Are Taking Heat
A number of companies have found themselves facing questions about their work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid the agency’s intense operation in Minnesota.
Trump-appointed judges are letting his immigration enforcement blitz continue
As President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has whisked through major US cities, trial-level judges attempting to restrain the frenzied actions of federal agents have been repeatedly slapped down by higher courts – sometimes with the help of judges the president put on the bench in his first term.
Phoenix business owners join nationwide ‘Ice Out of Everywhere’ strike
Business owners in the Phoenix metro area are closing their doors Friday to support the “Ice Out of Everywhere” movement that began in Minnesota.
Some businesses that closed for Minnesota general strike won't shut down for national one
USA women’s hockey player Britta Curl-Salemme partners with group against trans women in sports
Curl-Salemme's latest collaboration with FIERCE Athlete has been liked by teammates on the U.S. national team and PWHL's Minnesota Frost.
Minnesota farm communities say ICE surge "is going to be very damaging" for business this year
Rochester businesses join Friday’s national strike against ICE
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – In response to the immigration crackdown taking place in Minnesota, businesses across the country and close to home are planning to go on strike this Friday. It’…
Will Cain: Celebrities pushing politics seems like a ‘relic of the past’
Fox News host Will Cain rails against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for his comparisons of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operation in his state to the Battle of Gettysburg and the story of Anne Frank on ‘The Will Cain Show.’
Judge to weigh political motives in ICE surge
A federal judge has asked the Trump administration to respond to allegations from the state’s leaders that Operation Metro Surge is motivated by animosity toward Minnesota.
Minnesota shooting blurs political lines around guns : The NPR Politics Podcast
Alex Pretti was carrying a permitted gun when he had a confrontation with federal agents who ultimately shot and killed him. While the Trump administration pointed to his gun as a reason for agents to fear for their safety, pro-gun groups argued Pretti had a right to carry. We discuss the rhetoric around guns and how marginalized communities in Minneapolis have been increasingly turning toward gun ownership.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef, and senior political editor and correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced and edited by Lexie Schapitl and Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Mavericks put their hope in health as the 1-year anniversary of the Luka Doncic trade approaches
Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving didn't play in that 118-105 loss to Minnesota — and might not be in a Mavericks uniform on the same night again — while it was a temporary injury absence for four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson and Cooper Flagg, the rookie No. 1 pick who landed in Dallas by crazy luck and is seen as the next face of the franchise after Doncic. Days shy of a year since the Mavs shipped their global superstar to the Los Angeles Lakers for Davis and rocked the core of a team that was just nine months removed from playing in the NBA Finals, Washington's hope for a return to contention rests with those four teammates being healthy alongside him.
Tim Walz says he’s done with politics: ‘I will never run for office again’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz declares "I will never run for an elected office again" amid massive fraud scandal that forced him to abandon 2026 re-election bid.
Trump is scared of the politics of ICE. And it’s showing.
Even after a press conference Thursday morning from the new leader of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, Tom Homan, it’s still not clear exactly how much the mission will change in the aftermath of Alex Pretti’s killing.
After assault on Ilhan Omar, Trump responds with another blame-the-victim conspiracy theory
President Donald Trump did it after the 2021 attack on the US Capitol. He did it after the 2022 attack on the husband of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He did it after the murder last month of filmmaker and Democratic activist Rob Reiner. And he did it again on Tuesday after an attack on another Democrat, Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota.
Amy Klobuchar announces run for Minnesota governor
Sen. Amy Klobuchar's announcement comes amid high tensions in Minnesota during a surge of federal immigration enforcement and protests.
Democratic Sen. Klobuchar says she's running for Minnesota governor after Gov. Walz dropped out
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she’s running for governor of Minnesota
Sen. Amy Klobuchar launches her bid for Minnesota governor
Sen. Amy Klobuchar launched a Democratic bid for governor on Thursday, pledging to unify her state and move beyond a deadly battle with the federal government over immigration.
Amy Klobuchar Announces Run for Minnesota Governor
The Democratic senator, who signaled her bid after Gov. Tim Walz said he wouldn’t run again, talked about moving past political divides in a video announcement.
Minnesota women business leaders respond to big company CEOs
In today's North Star Insider: The small business response to big company CEOs; First Ave.'s plea to music industry, and Travis Kelce invests in Sleep Number.
Analysis: Why the Minnesota deportation impasse will be so hard to solve
What happens now that the tough Minnesota deportation crackdown has turned tragic depends on whether President Donald Trump concludes he simply has an optics problem or whether he’s ready to make genuine changes to unpopular hardline policies that are central to his political identity.
Justice Department bracing for more resignations in Minnesota
The Justice Department is bracing for a new wave of resignations in the Minnesota federal prosecutors’ office over recent immigration enforcement efforts in the state, sources familiar with the matter said.
Tim Walz says he'll never seek elected office again
The Minnesota governor unexpectedly announced this month that he wouldn't run for re-election.
Tim Walz Fears a Fort Sumter Moment in Minneapolis
The Minnesota governor warns of a national unraveling.
Takeaways from CNN’s Minnesota town hall
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, in a CNN town hall Wednesday night, stood by the city’s sanctuary policies and repeated his demand that federal immigration agents leave the city.
Trump has 'dementia', is 'obsessed,' Ilhan Omar says following attack
The Minnesota Democrat’s comments come in the wake of an attack on her Jan. 27 where a man sprayed her with an unknown substance.
Brit Hume: Minnesota immigration operations have hit ‘political limits’
Fox News chief political analyst Brit Hume assesses new polling that suggests Americans believe I.C.E. operations are aggressive on ‘Special Report.’
How Trump decided to shift his strategy in Minnesota: From the Politics Desk
Plus, tensions between the U.S. and Iran are ratcheting up again.
New York lawmakers join in calling for ICE’s removal from Minnesota
Dozens of New York state senators and assemblymembers released a joint statement Wednesday at the State Capitol.
Attack on Ilhan Omar Follows Years of Trump’s Targeting Her
President Trump has spent years demonizing and dehumanizing the Somali-born Democrat from Minnesota, fueling escalating threats against her.
Minn. companies pool funds to help small businesses amidst immigration enforcement surge
A couple dozen Minnesota companies have contributed about $4 million to a grant fund to support small businesses in the state as they navigate the challenges of meeting payroll and paying rent amidst the immigration enforcement surge.
Trump's response to Pretti killing upends Second Amendment politics : Here & Now Anytime
Alex Pretti was legally carrying a gun when a federal agent shot and killed him in Minneapolis last weekend. President Trump and other federal officials blamed his death on the fact that he had a gun, but Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus chair Bryan Strawser explains why he disagrees.And, after leading immigration operations in Minneapolis, Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino has returned to his previous job in California. CalMatters investigative reporter Sergio Olmos talks about Bovino’s record in California.
ICE presence threatens small business in Minneapolis and Minnesota, some owners say: 'I can hardly do my normal job'
Some Minneapolis small-business owners say they fear for their personal safety, their community's safety and their businesses' survival amid ICE's presence in the city.
What we're learning about the man arrested in the attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar
Anthony Kazmierczak hadn't been formally charged or scheduled for an initial court appearance as of Wednesday morning.
Where Congress stands on the DHS funding fight
The killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has sparked anger and dominated political thought since it happened Saturday.
Opinion | A defense of business leaders’ pragmatic letter about the events in Minnesota
"Maybe public vitriol isn’t the measure by which to judge the words of business leaders in today’s world and with this president," Tom Horner writes.
Social Sciences in the News: Political Science Professor Omar Wasow
Political Science Professor Omar Wasow authored an op-ed in The New York Times titled "We’re Seeing the Weakness of a Strong State." I study the political consequences of protest and state violence.
Minnesota Wild Announces Partnership with Priority Commerce Sports
Wild selects Priority to streamline ticket payments and drive new revenue
Nervous Allies and Fox News: How Trump Realized He Had a Big Problem in Minneapolis
President Trump often blusters his way through a crisis, refusing to back down. Minneapolis tested the limits of that strategy.
The Two Big Decisions Facing Democrats Ahead of a Shutdown
Plus, senators work on a last-minute budget deal on immigration enforcement, and Tom Homan presented his list of demands to Minnesota leaders.
5 things to know for Jan. 28: Minnesota ICE crackdown, Political violence, Severe weather, Social media trial, Epstein files
CNN’s 5 Things AM brings you the news you need to know every morning.
The Pressure Just Ramped Up for Three Vikings
It was the big decision of the Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 offseason. How would the Vikings move forward at quarterback? There […]
MIAC celebrates fall sport student-athletes with Academic All-Conference distinction
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Student-athletes in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) continue to achieve in both athletics and the classroom.
Analysis: Noem and Bovino are taking heat for Minnesota — but it’s mostly on Trump
The tone President Donald Trump is changing in Minnesota is the tone he set.
After town hall attack, Ilhan Omar condemns ‘terrorizing’ immigration push and criticism from GOP
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar ignored staffers’ pleas to end a town hall early and get a medical check Tuesday after a man rushed the podium and sprayed a substance at the Democratic congresswoman.
Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall meeting
Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance during the attack by man who was tackled to the ground.
Wisconsin, Minnesota try to shrug off painful home losses
Wisconsin has not lost back-to-back games at home in nearly three full seasons. Yet those are the stakes when the Badgers host Minnesota in a Big Ten matchup Wednesday in Madison, Wis.
Live at 8 p.m.: What federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota means for law, politics and history
Trump suggests his shakeup of federal officials in Minnesota may 'de-escalate' things
President Donald Trump spoke of his sending "border czar" Tom Homan to Minnesota during an interview on Fox News’ “Will Cain Show” on Tuesday saying, “we’re going to de-escalate a little bit.”
Stephanie Ruhle: Business leaders’ response to Alex Pretti shooting is ‘bland at best’
Stephanie Ruhle calls out Minnesota business leaders for their timid response to Trump's immigration crackdown after Alex Pretti's death.
Agitators swarm Tim Walz's office in Minnesota Capitol to demand immigration justice
Screaming agitators packed the Minnesota Capitol demanding justice amid federal immigration enforcement tensions. Demonstrators chanted outside Gov. Tim Walz's office.
Minnesota companies fund $3.5M in grants to help small businesses during ICE surge
The nonprofit Minneapolis Foundation will distribute money to help local businesses make payroll, pay rent and cover other costs. Companies like Target, General Mills and Ecolab contributed.
On Immigration, the G.O.P. Finds Itself in a Shocking Place: On Defense
Since President Trump’s rise, the issue has been a strength for the party. But now, after the chaos in Minnesota, Democrats see an opening and some Republicans worry that Mr. Trump is going too far.
Minnesota judge orders acting ICE director to appear in court
Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons has been ordered to appear in federal court this Friday to explain why he should not be held in contempt for violating a judge’s order in the case of a man who is challenging his detention.
WATCH LIVE: Trump gives speech on energy and the economy as Minnesota shooting fallout continues
Guy Benson warns tensions in Minnesota over ICE operations is a ‘political and PR battle’ for Trump
Fox News contributor Guy Benson discusses President Donald Trump’s push to quell violence in Minnesota over ICE operations on ‘Fox & Friends.’
Bovino’s future in doubt as White House walks back initial claims about Alex Pretti
Trump strikes conciliatory tone with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz after pair speak last night as Bovino is reportedly stripped of ‘commander at large’ title
Bondi’s injection of voter roll demands into Minneapolis ICE tensions draws claims of ‘ransom’
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s demand that Minnesota hand over sensitive voter registration records to the federal government amid tensions over ICE and immigration enforcement underscores the importance of the administration’s nationwide data grab that is facing resistance in multiple states and has stumbled in the courts.
Cavs star Donovan Mitchell calls out ‘BS’ Minnesota shootings
When it comes to the tragedies in Minnesota, Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is pleading for all of humanity to look inward.
Chris Madel Ends Run for Minnesota Governor, Citing Immigration Crackdown
Chris Madel, a defense lawyer, called the operation “simply a disaster.” His decision comes two days after a second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis.
White House shows first signs of retreat as backlash grows over Minnesota killing
President Donald Trump on Monday showed his first signs of retreat since surging federal immigration agents in Minnesota late last year — replacing the leader of the crackdown on the ground and signaling new willingness to cooperate with the state’s Democratic elected officials.
Kentucky Republican suggests Trump consider moving ICE from Minnesota
The shooting and the response from the Trump administration has prompted other Kentucky Republicans to defend gun rights.
Minnesota targeted by federal government over trans girls in sports
The notice comes as the Trump administration faces a substantial backlash to its immigration enforcement in the state, which has led to the shooting deaths of two Minnesotans.
Trump officials raise pressure on Minnesota over transgender sports
The announcement on transgender sports comes as Minnesota officials fight the Trump administration over immigration enforcement.
WATCH: White House discusses sending Homan to Minneapolis as Bovino expected to leave
A senior Border Patrol commander and some agents are expected to leave Minneapolis as early as Tuesday, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. It comes as President Donald Trump dispatched border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to take charge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
DC Wrap: White House defends immigration crackdown after Minnesota shooting
A look at the day's biggest stories in national politics
DC Wrap: White House defends immigration crackdown after Minnesota shooting
A look at the day's biggest stories in national politics
Does Alex Pretti’s death mark a turning point for Trump? : The NPR Politics Podcast
The fatal shooting by federal immigration officers of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a U.S. citizen and an intensive care unit nurse at the VA, escalated tensions surrounding the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis and prompted bipartisan calls for investigation. We discuss whether the incident could mark a turning point for the president.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, Minnesota Public Radio host Clay Masters, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
GOP lawyer Chris Madel ends bid for Minnesota governor, calls ICE effort a 'disaster'
Chris Madel — a Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota — has dropped out of the state's gubernatorial race, saying he no longer supports the immigration crackdown taking place in Minneapolis.