The Minneapolis Park Board voted this week to pause evictions at properties it owns in north and northeast Minneapolis amid Operation Metro Surge; the move awaits the mayor's signature.

Minneapolis Public Schools projects a roughly $50 million shortfall for 2026 627, forcing leaders to weigh cuts and possible school consolidations.

Federal SNAP rule changes expanded work requirements and narrowed exemptions, putting thousands of Minnesotans at risk of losing benefits this spring.

St. Paul’s city council unanimously passed an ordinance banning law‑enforcement face coverings and requiring visible ID after federal immigration operations raised fears in neighborhoods.

Champlin will hold a May 12 special election to fill the Ward 3 council seat. Filing opens March 3–17 and absentee voting begins March 27.

DFL lawmakers rallied at the St. Paul Capitol on Presidents Day, saying Minnesota is still reeling from Operation Metro Surge and urging GOP reps to oppose the federal tactics. Local residents and business owners recounted detentions and economic pain.

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.