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Dozens More Indicted for Saint Paul Church Protest
The new indictments dramatically expand a case that federal authorities say crossed the line from protest into criminal interference with religious worship.
Federal Jury Finds Red Lake Woman Guilty in Deaths of 2 Sons
The verdict followed a two-and-a-half-week trial stemming from the deaths of the children on March 15, 2024, at a home on Red Lake Nation.
Man Sentenced for Arson Attacks Targeting 2 Minnesota Mosques
The fires forced evacuations, endangered worshippers and caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, though no injuries were reported in either fire.
BCA: Feds Denying Access to Evidence in Pretti Shooting
In a statement released this morning, BCA Superintendent Drew Evans said the FBI formally notified the BCA on Feb. 13 that it will not provide access to information or evidence.
4 Indicted After Federal Officers Targeted During Protests
A federal grand jury returned indictments in four separate cases, including three tied to threats made after authorities say FBI-owned vehicles were vandalized and sensitive employee information was stolen and later posted online.
‘Operation Metro Surge’ Ending After 4,000+ Arrests
The announcement came Thursday morning during a news conference in which the federal administration’s “border Czar” Tom Homan said a “significant draw-down” is already underway and will continue into next week.
Minnesota Man Charged in $350M Tax Refund Fraud Scheme
The indictment says the case involved filing false tax returns, attempting fraudulent bank transactions and recruiting others to submit similar filings.
Federal Arrest Attempt Tied to Robbinsdale City Hall Crash
The incident happened Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, around 10:05 a.m. on the 4100 block of Lakeview Avenue North, just southeast of Robbinsdale City Hall.
Former CBP Officer Gets 71-Month Sentence in Child Porn Case
Anthony Crowley pleaded guilty in September to one count of distribution of child sexual abuse material, and two counts of possession of abuse material were dismissed.
CBP Agent Charged with DWI After Saint Paul Arrest
Alfredo Mancillas Jr., 31, of Corpus Christi, Tex., is charged with one count of third-degree DWI for refusing to submit to a breath test and one count of fourth-degree DWI for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrested for Church Protest Coverage
Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles where he had been covering the Grammy Awards, while Fort was arrested at her home in the Twin Cities.
Ramsey County Expands Oversight of Federal Agents
County Attorney John Choi announced the guidance after a Jan. 26 meeting that included all Ramsey County local law enforcement agencies, the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota BCA.
Federal Agents Kill Man, 37, in Minneapolis
The shooting happened near the intersection of Nicollet Avenue & East 26th Street, where witnesses reported seeing federal agents struggling with a man before shots were fired.
Arrests Made After Anti-ICE Protest Disrupts Saint Paul Church
DHS head Kristi Noem described the incident Sunday, Jan. 18 as involving an “anti-ICE mob” who targeted the church, accusing the group of crossing the line from protected speech into unlawful conduct.
Police Chiefs Warn ICE Stops Are Sweeping Up U.S. Citizens
Twin Cities law enforcement leaders say they’ve received a surge of complaints from U.S. citizens being stopped and questioned by federal immigration agents without cause.
Woman Fatally Shot During ICE Operation in South Minneapolis
Emergency medical crews responding to the scene said the woman suffered a gunshot wound and CPR had been started. She was transported by paramedics but later died from her injuries, a DHS spokesperson confirmed.
Forest Lake Man Indicted With Production of Child Pornography
Damien William Quinn, who also used the name Ryan William Shattuck, is accused of posing online as a teenager to solicit and obtain sexually explicit images and videos from victims.
Cuban National Charged After ICE Officers Struck and Bitten in Saint Paul
Juan Carlos Rodriguez Romero was indicted on two counts of assault on a federal officer with a dangerous weapon and one count of assault on a federal officer.
FBI: ‘Feeding Our Future’ Fraud Case Continues in Minnesota
In a statement posted Sunday on X, Kash Patel said the Federal Bureau of Investigation had already surged agents and investigative resources into Minnesota before renewed attention to the case escalated online.
Federal Agent Fires Weapon After Being Hit by Driver in Saint Paul
According to a SPPD spokesperson, officers were called to the 1300 block of Westminster Street just after 8:20 a.m. on Dec. 21 for a report of shots fired.