>>Governor Walz Sends Letter to DHS Secretary Noem Over Federal Detention of Children
(St. Paul, MN) – Governor Tim Walz announced today he has sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem demanding details about Minnesota children held in federal detention. The governor said Minnesota wants to know the names of the children taken, the number of children taken, and where they’re being held. The governor talked about the demands during a news conference with education leaders about the fears school children are having during the federal operations in Minnesota. No response yet from the Department of Homeland Security on the request.
>>Guilty Plea Secured in Killing of Minneapolis North Student Athlete
(Minneapolis) – The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced it has secured a guilty plea from 33-year-old Cody Fohrenkam for the shooting death of 15-year-old Minneapolis North student-athlete Deshaun Hill. Fohrenkam pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree intentional murder. He will serve a sentence of 340 months in prison under the plea agreement. Hill was shot and killed in February 2022 while he was walking home from school. Fohrenkam is scheduled to be sentenced on March 2 at 3:30 p.m.
>>SPPD Investigate Fatal Shooting, 2nd Homicide This Year
(Saint Paul, MN) — St. Paul police are investigating the city’s second homicide of the year after a deadly shooting late Monday night. Officers were called around 10 p.m. to reports of shots fired, finding an adult man inside a vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. Despite lifesaving measures, he died at the scene. No arrests have been made. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner is working to confirm the victim’s identity and cause of death.
>>MDA Weekly Recalls: Why Not Natural, Gerber Products
(Undated) — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is announcing two voluntary product recalls this week. Why Not Natural is recalling its Organic Moringa-Green superfood due to possible Salmonella contamination. The 120-capsule bottles were distributed through mail order from July 2025 to January 2026. They include lot #A-2-5-G-0-5-1 and an expiration date of 07/2028. Gerber Products Company is recalling limited batches of Arrowroot Biscuits due to potential soft plastic and/or paper pieces. The 5.5-ounce products were produced between July and September 2025.
>>New Representatives Sworn in for Minnesota House
(St. Paul, MN) – Today two DFL Representatives were sworn in to the Minnesota House following special elections. Representative Meg Luger-Nikolai of St. Paul now represents District 64A which includes Summit Hill, Cathedral Hill and Meriam Park neighborhoods in St. Paul. New House member Shelley Buck will represent District 47A which includes parts of Maplewood and Woodbury. The Minnesota House is now back to a 67-67 tie. The new legislative session begins February 17.
>>Ramsey County Board Condemns ICE Immigration Tactics
(St. Paul, MN) – The Ramsey County Board has voted unanimously to condemn the aggressive tactics used by federal immigration enforcement agents under Operation Metro Surge. The board also recognized the loss of life, physical injuries and trauma caused to its community. In addition, the county board has directed the county manager to partner with community organizations to provide eviction protection and food security for residents, develop a communications strategy for the county’s workforce, and train staff on immigration enforcement interactions. Vice-Chair Mai Chong Xiong said, ” The board must deploy every resource and every authority available to defend the rights of our residents.”
>>St. Louis County Sheriff Investigating ATM Theft on Iron Range
(Iron Range, MN) — Authorities are investigating the theft of cash from an A-T-M early Monday on the Iron Range. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says security video shows a four-door sedan near the scene with two people inside. Investigators say the A-T-M was at the North Star Credit Union in Mountain Iron. The machine was damaged and cash within was stolen between Midnight and 3 a.m. Anyone with information should contact the sheriff’s office.
