Minnesota heads into the deep freeze this week
MNN’s Brent Palm reports high temps of -10 to -20 are in the forecast:
TODAY’S HEADLINES
Morning Headlines – January 20th, 2026
>>DOJ Appeals Order Restricting ICE Agents from Retaliating Against Protesters (St. Paul, MN) -- The U-S Department of Justice is appealing a federal judge's order restricting ICE agents in Minnesota from retaliating against peaceful protesters. The injunction blocks immigration officers from using pepper spray and other munitions on peaceful demonstrators and observers. It also bars...
Midday Headlines – January 20th, 2026
>>Shooting Investigation Underway in Alexandria (Alexandria, MN) – An investigation is underway following a deadly shooting in Alexandria early Tuesday afternoon. Police Chief Scott Kent says a 27-year-old Alexandria man was found unresponsive inside a home. Life-saving measures were performed, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say there is no threat to the public....
Afternoon Headlines – January 20th, 2026
>> DOJ to Subpoena State Leaders (Undated) -- The U.S. Department of Justice is expected to issue subpoenas to Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her. The subpoenas are reportedly tied to a federal investigation into the alleged obstruction of federal officers amid ongoing anti-ICE protests across the state....
Afternoon Headlines – January 20th, 2026
>> DOJ to Subpoena State Leaders (Undated) -- The U.S. Department of Justice is expected to issue subpoenas to Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her. The subpoenas are reportedly tied to a federal investigation into the alleged obstruction of federal officers amid ongoing anti-ICE protests across the state....
Midday Headlines – January 20th, 2026
>>Shooting Investigation Underway in Alexandria (Alexandria, MN) – An investigation is underway following a deadly shooting in Alexandria early Tuesday afternoon. Police Chief Scott Kent says a 27-year-old Alexandria man was found unresponsive inside a home. Life-saving measures were performed, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say there is no threat to the public....
Morning Headlines – January 20th, 2026
>>DOJ Appeals Order Restricting ICE Agents from Retaliating Against Protesters (St. Paul, MN) -- The U-S Department of Justice is appealing a federal judge's order restricting ICE agents in Minnesota from retaliating against peaceful protesters. The injunction blocks immigration officers from using pepper spray and other munitions on peaceful demonstrators and observers. It also bars...
SPORTS
Foligno Hatty Helps Wild Rake Leafs
(Toronto, ONT) -- Marcus Foligno scored his first career hat trick as the Wild doubled up the...
Gopher spirit squad, dance team, and Goldy make mark at nationals
The University of Minnesota added two titles to its storied history at the 2026 UCA and UDA...
Wild to host book drive for Tuesday game
The Minnesota Wild announced a book drive will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 27 when it hosts the...
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