Minneapolis
city in and seat of Hennepin County, and largest city in State of Minnesota, United States
Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
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Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington home in immigration probe she calls political intimidation
Homeland Security Investigations agents executed a judicially authorized search warrant at the Washington residence of the Minnesota Democrat on Monday, 12 October, 22 days before the midterm elections. Omar calls the search an effort to target political opponents.
- Oct 7
FBI arrests Minnesota teenager plotting 24 October mass shooting at Mall of America
Federal agents arrested 18-year-old Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud in Minnesota after an undercover sting in which he bought an AK-47 rifle and ammunition to target an October arts event.
- Oct 6
Televangelist Jim Bakker, founder of the PTL Club empire, dies at 86
Former televangelist Jim Bakker, who built the PTL broadcasting network and Heritage USA theme park before serving time for federal fraud, died Monday at 86.
- Oct 5
NFL suspends officials Jeff Seeman and Adrian Hill after confrontations with players
The NFL suspended line judge Jeff Seeman for two games and referee Adrian Hill for one game following separate confrontations with players during Sunday matchups.
- Oct 1
Renee Good's family files federal lawsuits against Trump officials over fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
The partner and brother of Renee Good have filed two federal lawsuits against the US government and senior Trump administration officials following her fatal shooting by an immigration agent in Minneapolis.
- Oct 1
Senator Marsha Blackburn blocks Donald Trump's judicial pick Samuel Adkisson in Tennessee
Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn declined to submit a blue slip for White House lawyer Samuel Adkisson, halting his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- Oct 1
General Mills names COO Dana McNabb as CEO to succeed Jeff Harmening in January
Dana McNabb will succeed Jeff Harmening as chief executive of General Mills on 1 January 2027, taking charge after 27 years at the food company as it confronts inflation and private-label competition.
- Sep 30
DOJ files ethics complaint against Minnesota federal judges over immigration surge remarks
The US Department of Justice asked the Eighth Circuit to recuse Minnesota federal judges from Homeland Security cases following their comments to the press regarding immigration enforcement.
- Sep 30
New York Liberty defeat Minnesota Lynx 87-71 to complete first No. 8 over No. 1 sweep in WNBA history
The eighth-seeded New York Liberty eliminated the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx with an 87-71 Game 2 win at Barclays Center on Tuesday night, advancing to the WNBA semifinals behind 21 points each from Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones.
- Sep 24
Amnesty International Demands Abolition of ICE Over Documented Human Rights Violations
Amnesty International released a report on Thursday demanding the complete dissolution of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement following an investigation into operations across four metropolitan areas.
- Sep 17
White House withdraws Lance Schroyer nomination for ICE director after Senate stall
The White House rescinded its nomination of former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement following opposition in the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
- Sep 6
Safety Harrison Smith agrees to one-year deal with Vikings for 15th NFL season
Safety Harrison Smith will return to the Minnesota Vikings for his 15th NFL season under a one-year contract valued at up to $16.25 million with incentives.
- Sep 3
Federal grand jury indicts ICE agent Christian Castro for lying about shooting Venezuelan migrant in Minnesota
A federal grand jury has returned a six-count indictment against Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Christian Castro, charging him with lying about shooting Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis through a residential door in January 2026.
- Sep 3
Minneapolis apartment shooting leaves three dead and three police officers injured
A gunman facing eviction killed two people and wounded five others, including two police officers, at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building on Wednesday before being found dead.
- Sep 2
Danny Boyle opens 83rd Venice Film Festival with Rupert Murdoch drama 'Ink'
The Oscar-winning director premiered 'Ink' on the Lido on Wednesday night, while star Guy Pearce revealed Rupert Murdoch's positive reaction to his casting.
- Aug 29
Prince Estate Releases Timeless Vault Album with Ten Unreleased Songs
The Prince estate and Legacy Recordings have issued Timeless, a 10-track compilation of previously unreleased vault songs recorded between 1977 and 2016, ten years after the musician died at Paisley Park.
- Aug 28
Milo Yiannopoulos deported to UK after ICE arrest at New Orleans airport
US immigration authorities deported British commentator Milo Yiannopoulos after his arrest in Louisiana on a July removal order, prompting him to express regret over supporting Donald Trump.
- Aug 28
ICE awards $16.7 million contract for 6,000 electric shock gloves
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement finalized a no-bid deal with Compliant Technologies to equip officers with handheld electroshock devices over the next six months.
- Aug 23
Padres rally with four-run seventh inning to beat Twins 7-5 after Casey Mize injury
The San Diego Padres overcame an early ankle injury to starting pitcher Casey Mize, scoring four runs in the seventh inning to defeat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on Saturday.
- Aug 12
US immigration police to receive electric shock gloves under $10-20M contract, drawing criticism from lawmakers and ACLU
The US Department of Homeland Security has contracted Kentucky-based Compliant Technologies for $10-20 million to equip ICE agents with electric impulse gloves, drawing sharp criticism from Democrats, a former ICE director, and the ACLU as immigration arrests hit 51,000 in July.
