Department of Homeland Security Archives

Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown

January 29, 2026

KVRR Staff,

FILE—Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., waits to speak to reporters following a closed-door meeting with fellow Democrats on spending legislation that funds the Department of Homeland Security and a swath of other government agencies as the country reels from the deaths of two people at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan….

Two federal officers who fired shots placed on administrative leave

January 28, 2026

Alison Voorhees,

Courtesy: FOX 9MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed two federal officials fired shots that killed Alex Pretti last weekend. DHS says two officers, a Border Patrol officer and a Customs and Border Protection officer, each fired Glock pistols during Pretti’s shooting. The notice, which is required by law, states federal officials were reviewing body…

Deadly Shooting Involving DHS Agents in Minneapolis

The Department of Homeland Security has stated that their agents acted in self-defense and that the deceased individual had a 9mm handgun.

January 24, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

Federal agents stand outside a convenience store on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KVRR) – A man has died after being shot by federal agents in Minneapolis on the morning of January 24, according to multiple sources. The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed the shooting, which took place around 9:00 A.M. They claim that…

DHS says ICE agent Jonathan Ross suffered internal bleeding during incident with Renee Good

January 14, 2026

Alison Voorhees,

Jonathan Ross/FOX 9MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — Jonathan Ross, the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good one week away, suffered internal bleeding to the torso, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin confirmed to Fox News. It is unclear how extensive the bleeding was. On the day of the shooting, federal officials said Ross was treated at…

Former Law Enforcement Officials React To Federal Government's Move To Shut Minnesota Bca Out Of Shooting Investigation

Former law enforcement officials say traditional protocols are not being followed in ICE shooting probe

Both retired officials say they depended on cooperation with federal agencies to investigate sensitive cases and disregarding the resources of the Minnesota BCA is unprecedented

January 8, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Former Fargo Police Department Detective Lieutenant Joel Vettel is no stranger to typical procedure when it comes to how law enforcement handles an officer-involved shooting. “We’ve had protocols in place that are very specific on how we handle these types of situations. They’re proven to work. Deviating from those for any reason – there has to…

Hilton, Minnesota hotel apologize for email canceling immigration agents’ rooms

January 5, 2026

KVRR Staff,

(AP) A Minnesota hotel that wouldn’t allow federal immigration agents to stay there this month is apologizing and saying the refusal violated its own policies. The Department of Homeland Security had accused the global Hilton hotel chain of a “coordinated” effort to refuse service to its employees. Hilton and local operators of the Hampton Inn Lakeville property released statements within…

Delta pilot arrested on child sex abuse material charges after flight from MSP to San Francisco

July 28, 2025

Alex Bertsch,

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A pilot was arrested aboard a Delta Air Lines flight and federal agents took him into custody from the cockpit after the plane landed at San Francisco International Airport. The pilot, whose identity wasn’t immediately released, was arrested on charges relating to child sexual abuse material, an official with the Department of Homeland Security said Monday….

ND Sheriff: Keep politics out of immigration enforcement

June 5, 2025

KVRR Staff,

HILLSBORO, N.D. (KVRR/KGFO) – Local law enforcement agencies, including in North Dakota, are condemning a move by the Trump administration to label some jurisdictions as “sanctuaries” over perceived differences related to immigration arrests. The Department of Homeland Security last week released a list of jurisdictions, including cities and counties, it says were “deliberately obstructing” enforcement of federal immigration laws. In…

Around 115 Ukrainian Refugees Resettle In North Dakota

July 13, 2022

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota’s Refugee Coordinator says 115 Ukrainian refugees have arrived or have been authorized to resettle in the state. Nearly half of them are now in the Bismarck-Mandan area. Several other communities across the state have also welcomed at least one family, including Fargo, Grand Forks, Glenfield, Medora, Jamestown, and Williston. The Ukrainians arriving all have…

Sen. Cramer Checks On Operations at Border With Mexico

November 4, 2021

TJ Nelson,

MCALLEN, TX (KVRR) — Republican North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer is talking about his recent visit to the southern border. “I saw a lot of things and much of what I saw sort of I would have to say just verified what I had already heard,” said Cramer. “But, there’s no way to really understand the severity of the problem…