>>Governor Tim Walz Expects ICE Surge to Wind Down Soon
(St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz says he expects the recent surge of ICE agents in Minnesota to wind down in the coming days. During a news conference yesterday, Walz said he hopes White House border czar Tom Homan “goes out before Friday and announces this is done.” Walz said his expectation is based on conversations this week with Homan and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. He added that he will leave any official updates to the Trump administration. The governor reiterated that Minnesota has been “absolutely clear” about its position, saying the state needs the number of federal agents reduced to pre‑surge levels.
>>Border Czar Homan Says Nearly 160 People in Minnesota Arrested for Impeding, Assaulting Federal Officers
(Minneapolis) — White House border czar Tom Homan says nearly 160 people in Minnesota have been arrested for impeding or assaulting ICE officers. Homan says 85 of those cases have already been accepted for federal prosecution. He says a drawdown of federal agents in the state will happen when more Minnesota counties cooperate with ICE, and when people stop interfering with federal operations. Homan added that anyone who violates the law “will be federally prosecuted.”
>>Don Lemon Hires Former Minnesota Prosecutor
(Undated) — Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has hired an attorney who recently resigned from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. According to new court filings, Lemon has retained Joseph Thompson ahead of his next court appearance on Friday. Lemon is charged with interfering with a religious service during an anti‑ICE protest at a St. Paul church last month. Thompson resigned from the federal prosecutor’s office following reports that the Justice Department planned to investigate the partner of Renee Good, who was shot and killed by federal agents. Lemon denies the allegations, saying he was covering the church protest in his capacity as a journalist.
>>More Minnesotans Turn to MNsure as Federal Savings Expire
(St. Paul, MN) — More Minnesotans sought help from MNsure this year as rising premiums followed the expiration of enhanced federal tax credits, leading to an 8% drop in private plan enrollment. MNsure enrolled 139,251 people in 2026 private coverage, down from 151,512 last year. CEO Libby Caulum(Column) said many consumers felt “priced out” after Congress let the enhanced savings lapse. Despite lower enrollment, demand for assistance surged. MNsure fielded over 165,000 calls, a 29% increase, and saw record traffic online as consumers searched for financial help. The number of enrollees switching plans jumped 87%, with most choosing lower cost options.
>>Police Investigating Shooting in Burnsville that Killed 14-Year-Old Boy
(Burnsville, MN) — Police are investigating a shooting in Burnsville that left a 14‑year‑old boy dead. Authorities have identified the victim as Charles Moore Jr. According to Burnsville police, Moore was shot Monday night inside the lobby of an apartment complex and later died from his injuries. No arrests have been made, but investigators say the shooting does not appear to be random. Police also emphasize that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
>>Snowmobile Crash Injures 65-Year-Old Woman Near Crane Lake
(St. Louis County, MN) — St. Louis County authorities say a 65-year-old woman was injured Tuesday after rolling her snowmobile on the Voyageur Link Trail, about seven miles west of Crane Lake near Orr. First responders were dispatched Tuesday afternoon after the woman reportedly struck an ice patch and lost control of her machine. She was transported by Orr Ambulance to Cook Hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.
>>Dalton Woman Steals Nearly $300,000 from her Mother Diagnosed with Dementia
(Fergus Falls, MN) — A Dalton woman is charged with stealing nearly $300,000 from her mother, who has dementia. Otter Tail County prosecutors say 59-year-old Debra Goodhart withdrew more than $256,000 from her mother’s account last year while managing her finances. Court records allege she wrote checks to herself and cashed them to hide the withdrawals. Goodhart told investigators the money went toward casino trips with her mother. But her mother said she didn’t recall the outings and would never have approved her daughter taking $40,000 a month. Goodhart was arrested and faces felony theft charges.
>>Duluth’s Cory Thiesse Becomes First U.S. Woman to Medal in Curling
(Duluth, MN) — Duluth’s Cory Thiesse has made Olympic history, becoming the first U.S. woman ever to medal in curling. Thiesse (Tee-See) and teammate Korey Dropkin fell to Sweden in yesterday’s gold‑medal match, but still secured a landmark silver for Team USA.
In a post‑match interview, Thiesse said seeing a U.S. woman on the Olympic curling podium has been “a long time coming,” and she understands the significance of the moment. After Monday’s semifinal win over Italy, she also sent a shoutout to her clubmates back home in Duluth.
