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Lawmakers Discuss Ice Tactics When Performing Enforcement Actions

Cramer Discusses ICE Tactics in Enforcement Actions

Some Democratic members of Congress have decried ICE's methods as needlessly aggressive, while Republican lawmakers like Sen. Kevin Cramer say the issue lies with people deliberately resisting ICE efforts and deliberately fomenting dissent.

January 14, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “I’m very comfortable with the way they carry out their actions – the perception part is a bit of a problem,” said Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota. Cramer was candid when asked about the way Immigrations and Customs Enforcement has been conducting itself as of late, especially following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good…

Minnesota State Lawmakers Discuss ICE Impacts on Agricultural Sector

The coalition present at the news conference warned that if enforcement actions continue in this fashion, the state could see a very noticeable hit to its food supply.

January 14, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

ST. PAUL, MN (KVRR) – Many state lawmakers are concerned that ICE actions could needlessly threaten Minnesota’s agricultural production. They held a press conference in St. Paul and included speakers from Minnesota Farmers Union. They discussed how much the state relies on farming and agricultural output, and how the presence of ICE agents can interfere with employees and business operations….

Busking to Beat High Ticket Prices

January 14, 2026

Emily Welker,

FARGO — A lot of us are frustrated at the high cost of ticket prices for things like pro ball games and concerts. One Fargo-based performer’s found a way to beat the system — and now, he’s getting his very own show. Brandon Thompson goes by “BNickle,” and goes around the country busking for tickets. So far he’s scored tickets…

Renee Good’s family hires George Floyd law firm to investigate Minneapolis ICE shooting

January 14, 2026

KVRR Staff,

People attend a candlelight vigil at US Embassy in London, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, for US Citizen Renee Good, who was shot by ICE in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Renee Good ’s family is accusing federal immigration officers of killing the Minneapolis mother as she attempted to follow agents’ instructions, and said Wednesday they have hired the same law…

MN Republican House members prepare articles of impeachment against Gov. Tim Walz

January 14, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz takes questions from reporters about his decision to not run for a third term. 1/6/26.ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) – – Minnesota House Republicans are set to introduce articles of impeachment against Gov. Tim Walz this upcoming legislative session. Rep. Mike Wiener of Long Prairie, Minnesota shared with FOX 9 in the Twin Cities the impending articles of…

ICE agents to check documents at MSP Airport, employee says

January 14, 2026

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will spend three weeks at MSP Airport, checking and verifying documents of both customers and employees, an airport employee said. The employee shared a memo that details the plans, which include patrolling jet bridges. In a statement on Tuesday, a Metropolitan Airports Commission spokesman said, in part: “Neither the Metropolitan…

Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official says

January 13, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Courtesy: FOX 9, ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis 01/07/26WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department does not believe there is currently any basis to open a criminal civil rights investigation into the killing of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis, a top department official said Tuesday. The decision to keep the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division out of…

Fargo woman raises funds for aunt who lost her home and brother in fire near Ulen, MN

January 13, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

ULEN, Minn. (KVRR) — A woman in Ulen, lost her house and her brother in a fire, now a GoFundMe is aiming to help. Abigail Collins of Fargo started the account over the weekend with a goal of raising $2,400 for her aunt Sandy. The fire happened on Friday at 160th Avenue North in rural Clay County and took the…

Minnesota Department Of Human Services Appeals Federal Funds Being Withheld For Medicaid

Minnesota Department of Human Services appealing decision to withhold federal funds for Medicaid

January 13, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — 1.2 million people in Minnesota rely on Medicaid, according to the Minnesota Department of Human Services. But funding for over one million people is being withheld of up to $515 million quarterly unless the state takes more actions against fraud. “What CMS is saying here is they’re going to basically withhold possibly up to $2 billion annually…

Former U.S. Attorney says ICE tactics designed to ‘create chaos, instill fear’

January 13, 2026

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A former federal prosecutor who spent years enforcing U.S. Immigration laws says the confrontations involving ICE officials in Minneapolis and elsewhere are nothing like he’s ever seen before. “They have nothing in common with the law enforcement agencies that I had experience with 15 years ago, dedicated professionals who followed the law,” said former North Dakota U.S….