Council Member Aisha in Minneapolis criticized ICE after a fatal shooting, escalating tensions and leading to her call for their departure and support for community resistance.

The U signed an OCR resolution and severed ties with The PhD Project after federal officials flagged the partnership as race‑based; faculty were asked to name outside groups.

Minneapolis parks offer a mix of winter activities, including snow sculptures, line dancing, ice lantern making, board games, and a Galentine Sound Bath event.

Senator Zaynab Mohamed criticizes JD Vance during his Minneapolis visit, accusing him of avoiding meaningful engagement with those affected by immigration policies and fostering fear.

The Brooklyn Park Police Department offers a free Women's Personal Safety Class to residents or workers in the area, teaching self-defense and safety. Registration is required.

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is hosting a free ice skating event for families with hot cocoa and a bonfire at the Palace on January 31. No skate rentals available; bring your own gear.

A Columbia Heights resident says Border Patrol handcuffed and briefly detained him after an agent cited his accent; the episode has become part of broader legal fights over federal enforcement in the Twin Cities.

Mayor Rebecca Schack addresses the January chill and strict immigration enforcement in her community, discussing city initiatives, public safety, and urging community support and involvement.

J. Ryan Stradal will headline the 9th annual Featured Author Fair at Anoka County Library, showcasing 16 authors across genres as part of the Winter Reads program.

Minneapolis’s Jungle Theater canceled the remainder of its 2025–26 season and paused programming amid mounting deficits, leaders say as they plan a path forward.

The Minneapolis City Council urges Governor Walz to implement an eviction moratorium, citing economic pressures and housing security concerns. Council member Jason Chavez spearheads the call on social media.

St. Louis Park residents are engrossed in the New Year's gnome scavenger hunt, with excitement to find the latest gnome named Dorothea, as part of a tradition where finding all four gnomes can win a pool pass.

A federal Workforce Pell program will let students use Pell money for short job-training certificates starting July 2026, potentially changing access at Minnesota community colleges.