Families and survivors gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol on Feb. 14, calling for bans on assault weapons and more prevention as lawmakers prepare to reconvene. Speakers tied the push to last summer’s deadly attack at Annunciation and statewide shooting totals.

Metal detectors are being installed at the St. Paul Capitol ahead of the Feb. 17 session; permit-to-carry holders may still pass through checkpoints with firearms.

A Minneapolis family used DHS’s CBP Home self‑deport option to fly home to Ecuador, a choice that spotlights questions about payouts, funding and long‑term legal costs.

A 20-foot “PROSECUTE ICE” ice sculpture appeared on the State Capitol steps as protests over two recent federal‑agent shootings continue. The installation coincides with planned vigils and ongoing investigations.

Anoka cut the ribbon on the Anoka Cannabis Company this week; city leaders say the municipal dispensary will keep profits local to fund parks and capital projects. The shop sits next to the city liquor store at 839 E River Road.

A federal judge ordered a Minnesota detainee returned — but ICE says it instead transferred him to El Paso and released him into Juárez, prompting a contempt motion.

A White House social post mistakenly paired a Minneapolis detainee's photo with an unrelated “child sex crimes” label; officials say the images were swapped and the post was removed.

Wrecktangle Pizza draped two giant anti-ICE banners over its Lyn‑Lake storefront — one reading "ICE OUT OF MN" and the other "FOR GOOD" — as the pizzeria continues a high‑profile donation drive.

A council committee delayed liquor-license renewals for two downtown hotels after protests that they housed federal immigration officers; a public hearing is set for Feb. 17.

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan rejected online claims tying her to a Signal account that activists say tracked ICE, calling the accusation "ridiculous" as investigators review leaked threads.

Longtime Minnesota Sen. Warren Limmer says he won't run again, leaving an open 2026 seat in the northwest Twin Cities suburbs.

St. Peter’s police chief says he got ICE to release a detained observer and drove her home; city officials say the department didn’t 'intervene.'

An inmate‑authored commentary has put Rush City Correctional Facility back under scrutiny for alleged staff misconduct, broken tablet rollouts, and limited family contact. Advocates want independent oversight and funding fixes.