The Minnetonka city council meeting addressed leadership changes, economic policies, infrastructure updates, and environmental concerns, while also focusing on immigration, legal alignment, and community development initiatives.

Mayor Rebecca Schack discussed the impact of ICE activities on Minnetonka and emphasized upholding civil liberties and constitutional rights in response to a fatal ICE confrontation.

Woodbury responds to immigration enforcement concerns with an FAQ page, assuring residents that local police don't enforce federal immigration laws and there are no plans for an ICE detention center.

Morrison County will host an online tax forfeited land sale from February 10 to March 11, 2026, offering a variety of properties with the potential for reduced prices.

Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Minnesota filed a lawsuit against ICE to stop what they call unconstitutional immigration actions; they seek a TRO and assert community values and policies.

Andy Etzel has been promoted to fire chief of Plymouth, effective Jan. 17, after serving in various roles since 2006, including interim chief since last November.

Sherburne County has authorized remote attendance for meetings, ensuring full participation and public transparency as per Minnesota law, with at least one member physically present.

Washington County approves two hazardous waste collection events for 2026 and sets environmental and infrastructure funding priorities, while ensuring community representation through board appointments and addressing a proposed ICE detention center.

St. Paul calls for adult engagement with youth to cope with stress from increased federal law enforcement presence and protests, providing resources for support.

Eden Prairie Police Department expands its cadet program, adding three cadets who combine their educations with practical police experience, with city-sponsored tuition.

Minnesota Senate President Bobby Joe Champion requests a federal investigation into an ICE raid in Minneapolis over potential civil liberties violations.

Minnesota officials sue Homeland Security over ICE agent surge, claiming it causes unrest and disrupts daily life. Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy supports the lawsuit, addresses unrest and civil liberty violations following Renee Good's death.

Minnesota's AG sues DHS to stop a surge of federal agents, citing unconstitutional profiling and terrorizing of residents, with added strain on local services and significant costs.