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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is pressing the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security to turn over key evidence in two shootings tied to Operation Metro Surge: the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti and the wounding of Julio Sosa Celis.

ST. PAUL — All nine individuals charged in connection with last month’s protest at Cities Church have entered not guilty pleas to federal charges. Independent journalist Georgia Fort and Black Lives Matter Minnesota co-founder Trahern Crews were arraigned Tuesday in U.S. District Court in St. Paul. They face charges of conspiracy against rights of religious freedom at a place of worship and violations of the federal FACE Act. They entered not guilty pleas on charges stemmin

Speakers at a press conference Monday morning sharply criticized the sweeping and unlawful federal immigration enforcement actions that are being carried out under Operation Metro Surge. They highlighted constitutional violations, economic disruption, and widespread fear among families and workers across the state. ST. PAUL — On the eve of Minnesota’s 2026 legislative session, DFL lawmakers stood alongside civil rights advocates and small business owners to demand greater ac

Federal officials have announced that Operation Metro Surge is nearing its end, but reactions from local leaders and community organizations reveal a mix of cautious optimism and deep skepticism about the White House’s characterization of the operation.

A Dakota County judge heard arguments Wednesday morning on whether Philip Vance is entitled to an evidentiary hearing as part of his fifth petition for post-conviction relief, a legal step that could allow new testimony and evidence to be examined in court.

Mental health professionals, community organizers, artists, and residents alike are describing the moment as a collective trauma that is rippling through entire neighborhoods, cultural communities, and the state as a whole.