>>Walz to Discuss Impact of ICE Presence on Minnesota Small Businesses
(St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz is speaking out today (Tues) about the impacts the federal immigration surge is having on small businesses in Minnesota. The governor’s office says the presence of ICE has resulted in reduced foot traffic, staffing disruptions, lost wages and revenues, and partial or full business closures. Walz will be joined by the owners of Malcom Yards and World Street Kitchen in Minneapolis.
>>St. Louis Park, Hopkins Police Respond to ICE Protest, Federal Vehicle Tires Slashed
(St. Louis Park, MN) — Police in St. Louis Park say they assisted the Hopkins P-D at an ICE protest Monday afternoon. Federal agents were conducting an immigration enforcement operation when a large crowd gathered to protest their presence. Officers say one of the federal vehicles had its tires slashed and they separated the protesters from the agents so the ICE vehicle could leave. The vehicle was taken to Knollwood Mall in St. Louis Park and protesters from Hopkins relocated there. Police say the ICE vehicle was towed and the scene cleared without further incident.
>>Three-Way Race for GOP Nomination for Minnesota Governor
(Northfield, MN) — The Republican race for Minnesota governor looks a little different one week after the precinct caucuses. Carleton College political analyst Steven Schier says the G-O-P straw poll basically ended a bunch of campaigns and Scott Jensen’s was one of them. Schier thinks it’s a probably a three-person race now between Kendall Qualls, Mike Lindell, and Lisa Demuth. He says he expects a “fractious” Republican Party State Convention the last weekend in May in Duluth.
>>Fatal Stabbing in St. Cloud Highlights Domestic Homicides in Minnesota
(St. Paul, MN) — Twenty-two-year-old Hallie Tobler of St. Cloud is latest victim of domestic violence homicide in the state. Police say the daughter of former candidate for governor Jeff Johnson was fatally stabbed by her husband. Meggie Royer with Violence Free Minnesota says,” last year, we documented 31 confirmed domestic violence homicides, and we always say that we don’t always know the actual true number.” Minnesota offers a 24-hour, confidential Day One Crisis Hotline at 866-223-1111. Additional resources and support can be found on Violence Free Minnesota’s website at vfmn.org.
>>Traffic Deaths Drop 20% in Minnesota in 2025
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is reporting a 20 percent decline in traffic deaths in 2025. The preliminary numbers show 370 people were killed in car crashes last year compared to 475 in 2024. That is the fewest fatalities since 364 in 2019. Office of Traffic Safety Director Mike Hanson said, “There is no celebration until there are zero traffic fatalities on Minnesota roads. To accept anything less is to ignore the very real pain felt by 370 Minnesota families in 2025.” State officials say several programs helped reduce traffic deaths including Rural High-Risk Roadways, Safe Road Zones, and teen driver education.
>>USA Women’s Hockey Plays Canada in Final Preliminary Olympic Game
(Milan, IT) — The U-S women’s hockey team plays rival Canada today (Tues 1pm) in the final preliminary round game at the Winter Olympics in Italy. Team U-S-A improved to 3-0 with Monday’s 5-0 win over Switzerland in Milan. The Americans have now outscored their first three opponents 15-1. The Canadians are 2-0 in the preliminary round.
>>Skier Paula Moltzan Claims First Medal for Minnesota Olympians
(Cortina, IT) — Lakeville native Paula Moltzan is the first Minnesotan to medal in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. Moltzan and Jackie Wiles of Team U-S-A earned a bronze today in the women’s Alpine team combined event. Moltzan and Wiles finished .06 seconds ahead of U-S teammates Breezy Johnson and Mikaela Shiffrin. It’s the first Olympic medal for both Moltzan and Wiles.
