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Federal records reveal that an undercover Homeland Security Investigations agent attended an April event in Ann Arbor focused on resistance to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as part of a broader DHS surveillance effort connected to Operation Metro Surge. The documents detail the collection of evidence from attendees at the event and note that investigators also monitored groups in New York and recorded conversations during protests for potential federal criminal charges. HSI investigations utilized methods including recording conversations and infiltrating Signal chats.

A court found that Minneapolis skipped required public housing inspections for nearly 30 years. This neglect occurred even though City law mandated such inspections. The article notes that the city only began acting after a court decision was made.

Secretary of State Steve Simon defended Minnesota’s voter vouching law after undercover videos were recorded at polling locations, noting that while a voter can vouch for multiple people, the vouched person must still provide identifying information. Simon believes the conduct shown in the videos could constitute impersonation or trespassing, but stated that prosecutors must make that judgment. He also indicated that reports of suspicious activity are generally made when suspected.

Minneapolis workers are replacing old lead pipes with copper piping to eliminate health risks associated with the metal, a service paid for by state and federal funding. However, this essential work faces significant challenges because supporting funds are set to expire at the end of 2027. This lack of continuity forces Minneapolis public works employees to make difficult choices regarding which neighborhoods need immediate infrastructure attention.

The Minneapolis Park Board has warned of potential layoffs and rec center cuts amid a budget fight for 2027. Concerns over these service reductions stem from a $3.1 million budget gap. Consequently, Minneapolis city leaders are debating the future funding of parks and recreation services.

Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered in a wooded area at a Minneapolis park. The investigation was prompted by the discovery near East River Flats Park along the Mississippi River.

Authorities in Minnesota are reviewing a stunt involving a conservative influencer. The individual impersonated voters at Minneapolis polling sites while wearing an Islamic niqab during primary day.

Authorities are investigating after a dead body was found near the Mississippi River in Minneapolis on Saturday night. Minneapolis Park police responded to the report of the body, which was found in a wooded area near East River Parkway and Oak Street. The cause of death is currently unknown.

Minneapolis park leaders warn that proposed cuts to funding could negatively impact vital services for local residents due to a $60 million budget shortfall in the city. Commissioner Kedar Deshpande stated that if funding increases are too small, youth programs, recreation center staffing, and tree maintenance would be affected. City leaders indicated the Board of Estimate and Taxation will make the final decision regarding proposed tax additions.

Organizers in Minneapolis learned via a court filing that they were subject to extensive government surveillance, including undercover ICE agents attending meetings and protests while the Sunrise Movement pursued nonviolent protest. The federal investigation used aggressive tactics, which included subpoenas of financial records and an apparent attempt to entice an organizer into more confrontational action. These revelations came out through reports detailing ICE investigations like Operation Puppet Master.

The Justice Department dismissed a threats case in Minnesota days before trial. The incident involved a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shooting a Venezuelan migrant during a high-speed chase in Minneapolis. Additionally, protesters broke into several vehicles belonging to F.B.I. agents.

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon called recent misconduct at Minneapolis polling sites 'outrageous' after a group attempted to impersonate voters and cast doubt on election laws. The Misconduct occurred during the Minnesota Primary on August 11, 2026, involving an individual named Cam Higby who was filmed leaving a polling place. Authorities reported that poll workers immediately notified local election officials, and law enforcement is reviewing the situation.

Court documents revealed a federal surveillance operation, named Operation Puppet Master, that targeted progressive groups and labor unions in Minneapolis. Department of Homeland Security officers infiltrated meetings—held in churches, schools, and parks—which discussed constitutionally protected protests and de-escalation tactics. The defense lawyer filing the documents described these operations as irrational investigations driven by politics rather than criminal conduct.

Federal agents launched surveillance operations, dubbed Operation Puppet Master and Project Whipple Shield, targeting progressive organizations and labor unions in Minneapolis. According to court documents, Department of Homeland Security officers infiltrated meetings at churches, schools, and parks discussing constitutionally protected protests. Defense lawyer Kevin Riach argued that these programs constituted a “broad and irrational investigation” driven by politics rather than criminal conduct.

Court documents reveal that federal agents conducted a sweeping undercover surveillance operation, named Operation Puppet Master, targeting progressive organizations and labor unions in Minneapolis. This investigation included monitoring meetings at churches and schools and collecting financial records as part of a case involving individuals charged with impeding an immigration crackdown. Defense lawyers argued that the program was a "broad and irrational investigation" driven by politics rather than criminal conduct.

Court documents reportedly show that a sweeping undercover federal surveillance operation took place in Minnesota. This alleged operation targeted progressive groups and unions who were protesting an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Advocates are speaking out against this surveillance activity.

A Hennepin County judge ordered a jury trial for a lawsuit arguing that Minneapolis must meet minimum police staffing levels mandated by its City Charter. The suit, filed by the Upper Midwest Law Center, seeks to enforce a 2022 Minnesota Supreme Court ruling that found Minneapolis deficient in its hiring goals. The law center argues the city has not made meaningful progress toward maintaining at least 1.7 officers for every 1,000 residents.

Detroit Police temporarily shut down Lime scooters in downtown Detroit after receiving reports of a possible teen takeover. The action was taken as a precaution following social media posts encouraging teenagers to gather near Campus Martius. In response, police also increased patrols and continue monitoring the area.

Cedrick Frazier and Anders Folk advanced through Tuesday’s nonpartisan primary for Hennepin County Attorney, setting up a November race. Frazier took first place with 35.95% of the vote, while Folk brought in 22.86%. The election is framed as potentially serving as a referendum on Mary Moriarty's progressive policies.

Ilhan Omar successfully fended off four challengers in her Democratic primary to head to the general election for a fifth term representing Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. She has solidified her spot by appealing to the increasingly progressive voter bloc in the district, which hosts the largest concentration of Somali Americans.

Ilhan Omar secured her nomination for a fifth term representing Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District after defeating four challengers in the Democratic primary. Having become a prominent progressive voice, she will advance to the general election in November to face the Republican nominee. The race was analyzed by the Cook Political Report and is considered solid Democrat.

New evidence suggests agents used slurs, which bolsters profiling claims against them. The incident references federal agents making an arrest in Minneapolis during January.

A burglary suspect was struck by an unoccupied vehicle belonging to a Minnetonka police officer on Monday morning near 3700 block of Chicago Avenue South in Minneapolis. The incident occurred after the officer, who was working as part of the Hennepin County Auto Theft Task Force, had detained the man on foot. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is investigating how the vehicle was moving when unoccupied.

A public housing complex in Minneapolis continued to receive millions in federal funding despite repeatedly receiving failing grades from inspectors for poor conditions.

While buying a home can be difficult for first-time buyers, Minnesota offers several assistance programs to help cover upfront costs. Minnesota Housing's Start Up program provides an $18,000 down payment loan with 0% interest, which is generally only due if the buyer moves out or changes residence status. Experts advise buyers to investigate various county and city programs, such as those in Scott and Hennepin counties, potentially combining them for maximum aid.

A crash occurred on I-94 along Minneapolis's North Loop. This incident shut down the eastbound lanes of the highway on Sunday night.

A large group of scooter and bike riders took over downtown Minneapolis on Saturday night after a TikTok post. This activity drew the attention of police and state patrol, particularly after some participants rode onto I-35W.

Hundreds of scooter riders were monitored by police traveling through downtown and southeast Minneapolis on Saturday night. When a large group went onto southbound I-35W near Fourth Street, both Minneapolis police and Minnesota State Patrol took no enforcement action. Both agencies noted that non-motorized devices are prohibited on freeways and advocated for regulation, suggesting geofencing plans to prevent future safety risks.

Police are urging people to avoid the shuttered Oak Ridge Hotel and Conference Center, warning about trespassing risks. These warnings come after incidents in Chaska and Minneapolis highlighted dangers associated with urban exploring in the west metro.

A federal jury found Robert Phillip Ivers, a Wayzata man, guilty on counts related to mailing threatening communications and threatening murder to a United States District Judge. The charges stemmed from a nearly 300-page manifesto titled “How to Kill a Federal Judge,” which contained threats against multiple people and their children.

Federal immigration officials have initiated a new tactic of threatening criminal charges against elected county sheriffs. This action specifically concerns the sheriffs' access to inmates in major cities, including Minneapolis and Chicago.

Allegiant Airlines introduced new in-flight beverage services and a premium seating class called Allegiant First, set to launch in 2027. The airline also announced expanded perks for Allways Rewards Visa cardholders and integrated Sun Country Airlines into its operations after acquiring it in May 2026.

New York State lawmakers propose a bill to legalize gay bathhouses by repealing AIDS-era restrictions, citing advances in HIV prevention like PrEP. The legislation, called the Public Health Modernization Act, would require the state health department to create regulations for such facilities, with plans for a potential 'world-class' venue in NYC.

Two men were injured in a shooting in south Minneapolis, with one sustaining life-threatening gunshot wounds. The incident began with a suspicious vehicle report in the 3900 block of Stevens Avenue South before police responded to an injured man near East 38th Street and First Avenue South. A second man with non-life-threatening injuries arrived at the hospital, and no arrests have been made.

Eyebobs is a Minneapolis-based eyewear brand known for its distinctive reading glasses. Reporter Kelli Hanson explored the brand to uncover what differentiates their readers. The company operates Monday–Saturday with specific hours listed.

The Minnesota Supreme Court is reviewing a challenge by the Minnesota Voters Alliance against Minneapolis for not using bipartisan election judges during early voting, arguing state law requires such oversight. Minneapolis and state officials counter that imposing Election Day staffing rules on early voting would disrupt local election administration and exceed legislative intent.

Minneapolis has been selected as an official host city for the 2028 Olympic torch relay, pending approval by the Minneapolis City Council on August 13. The relay will span three months, featuring one city from each U.S. state, culminating in the Los Angeles opening ceremony on July 14, 2028. The city was chosen for its ties to Olympic athletes, coaches, and sports events, including its hockey history and the University of Minnesota's production of Olympians.

An 18-year-old was critically injured after falling around 20 stories inside a decommissioned grain elevator in Minneapolis Monday night. The incident occurred while the teen was trespassing, as reported by police.

Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette will resign by the end of the year after a standoff with the city council over his appointment.

A data center is set to move into the North Loop in Minneapolis, sparking debate over the future of downtown and the best use of local resources.