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Without the need to fund Minnesota's many government agencies and programs, legislators use even-numbered years to focus on any and all policy issues. This year, fraud, ICE, and gun control are likely to dominate the business of the legislature.
Fraud, ICE, and firearms likely to dominate conversation as new legislative session begins | AlphaNews.org
From now through May 18, legislators will be holding hearings and taking votes on some of the most pressing political issues of the day.
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February 17, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Without the need to fund Minnesota's many government agencies and programs, legislators use even-numbered years to focus on any and all policy issues. This year, fraud, ICE, and gun control are likely to dominate the business of the legislature.
"If you cannot pull your kids from schools, you have to be actively involved, you have to be aggressively on offense," said Alvin Lui, president of Courage Is A Habit. "Good parenting is about being exclusive and embracing exclusion because it's about drawing strong boundaries."
Activist fights indoctrination, anti-ICE hysteria in schools: 'I want to rewrite the brainwashing' | AlphaNews.org
Anti-ICE activism has been causing chaos in the streets and creeping into classrooms in Minnesota and beyond.
alphanews.org
February 17, 2026 at 4:38 PM
"If you cannot pull your kids from schools, you have to be actively involved, you have to be aggressively on offense," said Alvin Lui, president of Courage Is A Habit. "Good parenting is about being exclusive and embracing exclusion because it's about drawing strong boundaries."
"If you cannot pull your kids from schools, you have to be actively involved, you have to be aggressively on offense," said Alvin Lui, of Courage Is A Habit.
"Good parenting is about being exclusive and embracing exclusion—it's about drawing strong boundaries."
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"Good parenting is about being exclusive and embracing exclusion—it's about drawing strong boundaries."
Story: https://loom.ly/x0PyEAE
February 17, 2026 at 2:05 PM
"If you cannot pull your kids from schools, you have to be actively involved, you have to be aggressively on offense," said Alvin Lui, of Courage Is A Habit.
"Good parenting is about being exclusive and embracing exclusion—it's about drawing strong boundaries."
Story: https://loom.ly/x0PyEAE
"Good parenting is about being exclusive and embracing exclusion—it's about drawing strong boundaries."
Story: https://loom.ly/x0PyEAE
O'Reilly also blamed Mayor Frey for the Alex Pretti and Renee Good shootings, saying Frey could have "provided a cordon of security around the ICE agents with local police."
Bill O'Reilly says Trump should target Tim Walz, Jacob Frey for insurrection | AlphaNews.org
Former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly on Thursday urged President Donald Trump to pursue insurrection charges against Walz and Frey.
alphanews.org
February 17, 2026 at 12:19 AM
O'Reilly also blamed Mayor Frey for the Alex Pretti and Renee Good shootings, saying Frey could have "provided a cordon of security around the ICE agents with local police."
Two weeks ago, the council delayed reapproval of liquor licenses belonging to two hotels that reportedly housed ICE agents during Operation Metro Surge.
Minneapolis City Council to vote on liquor licenses for hotels that reportedly housed ICE | AlphaNews.org
The Minneapolis City Council will vote Tuesday on whether to approve liquor licenses for two hotels that reportedly housed ICE agents.
alphanews.org
February 16, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Two weeks ago, the council delayed reapproval of liquor licenses belonging to two hotels that reportedly housed ICE agents during Operation Metro Surge.
"We are anti-fascist. Gonna keep it concise. Abolish ICE," the song says. "You down with I-C-E? No way, not me."
Popular Minnesota children's band releases anti-ICE song that calls for abolishing agency | AlphaNews.org
A popular Minnesota-based children's music group, Koo Koo, released an explicitly anti-ICE song last week that calls for abolishing ICE.
alphanews.org
February 16, 2026 at 8:05 PM
"We are anti-fascist. Gonna keep it concise. Abolish ICE," the song says. "You down with I-C-E? No way, not me."
Former federal immigration officials argued that requiring a judicial warrant for every arrest would overwhelm the court system and render ICE useless.
What Democrats aren't saying about their judicial warrant demands for ICE | AlphaNews.org
Democrats are demanding federal agents obtain judicial warrants before arresting illegals on private property.
alphanews.org
February 16, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Former federal immigration officials argued that requiring a judicial warrant for every arrest would overwhelm the court system and render ICE useless.
Minneapolis anti-ICE activist group promotes ‘jury nullification training’ amid high-profile cases
Minneapolis anti-ICE activist group promotes 'jury nullification training' amid high-profile cases | AlphaNews.org
Minneapolis activist group Defend612, tied to past anti-ICE protests, is openly promoting "jury nullification training."
alphanews.org
February 16, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Minneapolis anti-ICE activist group promotes ‘jury nullification training’ amid high-profile cases
Border Czar Tom Homan announced Thursday that Operation Metro Surge has come to a close. That immigration enforcement effort, which began in December, saw thousands of immigration agents come to Minnesota and attracted national media attention.
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February 14, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Border Czar Tom Homan announced Thursday that Operation Metro Surge has come to a close. That immigration enforcement effort, which began in December, saw thousands of immigration agents come to Minnesota and attracted national media attention.
Full story: https://loom.ly/AzZTGIU
Full story: https://loom.ly/AzZTGIU
'The battle royale between socialism and the American way of life'
Chris Birt, a Minnesota photographer and author, tells the story behind his photos and the recent unrest in the Twin Cities.
WATCH the full interview: https://youtu.be/4JO6VkqsnM4
Chris Birt, a Minnesota photographer and author, tells the story behind his photos and the recent unrest in the Twin Cities.
WATCH the full interview: https://youtu.be/4JO6VkqsnM4
February 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
'The battle royale between socialism and the American way of life'
Chris Birt, a Minnesota photographer and author, tells the story behind his photos and the recent unrest in the Twin Cities.
WATCH the full interview: https://youtu.be/4JO6VkqsnM4
Chris Birt, a Minnesota photographer and author, tells the story behind his photos and the recent unrest in the Twin Cities.
WATCH the full interview: https://youtu.be/4JO6VkqsnM4
The revelation comes a day after the U.S. attorney for the District of Minnesota asked a judge to dismiss charges against two of the suspects in the case.
Feds probing whether two federal officers in Minnesota lied about confrontation that led to shooting | AlphaNews.org
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said Friday that officials are investigating whether two federal officers lied.
alphanews.org
February 13, 2026 at 11:15 PM
The revelation comes a day after the U.S. attorney for the District of Minnesota asked a judge to dismiss charges against two of the suspects in the case.
"Instead of fighting and arguing and pointing fingers and blaming people, we need to all go to God," said Renee Good's former father-in-law, Tim Macklin.
Prayer, not rage and protests: Renee Good's former father-in-law shares his message of faith | AlphaNews.org
Tim Macklin, a pastor and former father-in-law of Renee Good, shared his message about faith and what really matters during trying times.
alphanews.org
February 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
"Instead of fighting and arguing and pointing fingers and blaming people, we need to all go to God," said Renee Good's former father-in-law, Tim Macklin.
"If this gets out of New Richmond, this will go to Hudson. It will go to Somerset, and it will cross all of our school districts if we don't stop it," said Matthew Bocklund, former chair of the St. Croix County Republican Party, who believes New Richmond is being used as a testing ground.
Parents flood New Richmond school board meeting to speak out against boys using girls' bathrooms | AlphaNews.org
Parents and students lined up to confront the New Richmond School Board over a practice of allowing boys in girls' bathroom.
alphanews.org
February 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM
"If this gets out of New Richmond, this will go to Hudson. It will go to Somerset, and it will cross all of our school districts if we don't stop it," said Matthew Bocklund, former chair of the St. Croix County Republican Party, who believes New Richmond is being used as a testing ground.
"This will help a lot of struggling families," said Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal.
January inflation cools to 2.4%, lowest since May | AlphaNews.org
Consumer prices rose by 0.2% overall in January, according to recent data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
alphanews.org
February 13, 2026 at 5:28 PM
"This will help a lot of struggling families," said Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal.
Alpha News spoke with state troopers about what they described as a "directive" that limits their ability to contact immigration officials. The State Patrol said "there has been no change in immigration enforcement policy," but one trooper explained: "There's no written policy and that's the point."
Sources: Minnesota State Patrol 'handcuffed' troopers by limiting ICE cooperation | AlphaNews.org
The Minnesota State Patrol quietly limited the ability of its troopers to contact ICE during traffic stops, sources tell Alpha News.
alphanews.org
February 13, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Alpha News spoke with state troopers about what they described as a "directive" that limits their ability to contact immigration officials. The State Patrol said "there has been no change in immigration enforcement policy," but one trooper explained: "There's no written policy and that's the point."
Alpha News spoke with multiple state troopers about what they described as a "directive" that limits their ability to contact immigration authorities: "There's no written policy and that's the point."
Story: https://loom.ly/quj2hSc
Story: https://loom.ly/quj2hSc
February 13, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Alpha News spoke with multiple state troopers about what they described as a "directive" that limits their ability to contact immigration authorities: "There's no written policy and that's the point."
Story: https://loom.ly/quj2hSc
Story: https://loom.ly/quj2hSc
"What's happening in Minneapolis right now is a tightly-organized, highly-focused ground game that is designed to serve as the battle royale between socialism and the American way of life," said photographer Chris Birt.
Siege and socialism: Photographer captures the consequences of sanctuary policy in the Twin Cities | AlphaNews.org
Chris Birt, a Minnesota photographer and consultant, spoke with Liz Collin about his recent work during weeks of anti-ICE protests and riots.
alphanews.org
February 12, 2026 at 11:12 PM
"What's happening in Minneapolis right now is a tightly-organized, highly-focused ground game that is designed to serve as the battle royale between socialism and the American way of life," said photographer Chris Birt.
"We believe Ms. Allen's recent behavior at the Cities Church in St. Paul for which she was arrested and charged makes her unsuitable for the position she currently holds," Democracy Restored wrote.
Watchdog group calls for removal of St. Paul school board member charged with storming church | AlphaNews.org
Democracy Restored has asked the St. Paul Board of Education to remove Chauntyll Allen from her role as a school board member.
alphanews.org
February 12, 2026 at 10:39 PM
"We believe Ms. Allen's recent behavior at the Cities Church in St. Paul for which she was arrested and charged makes her unsuitable for the position she currently holds," Democracy Restored wrote.
One of the most intense exchanges came when Sen. Josh Hawley pressed Attorney General Keith Ellison over his past interactions with individuals connected to the Feeding Our Future scandal.
Ellison, GOP senators clash in fiery US Senate hearing: 'You ought to be in jail!' | AlphaNews.org
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison clashed with Republican senators during a Senate Homeland Security hearing over ICE cooperation.
alphanews.org
February 12, 2026 at 9:29 PM
One of the most intense exchanges came when Sen. Josh Hawley pressed Attorney General Keith Ellison over his past interactions with individuals connected to the Feeding Our Future scandal.
By January's end, the month totaled 541 auto thefts in the city, according to the Minneapolis Police Department's crime dashboard. That compares to 412 in January 2025, an increase of over 31% year-over-year.
January spike in Minneapolis auto thefts continues into February | AlphaNews.org
The City of Minneapolis saw a spike in auto thefts in January, up over 31% from the same period last year, and the trend is continuing.
alphanews.org
February 12, 2026 at 8:03 PM
By January's end, the month totaled 541 auto thefts in the city, according to the Minneapolis Police Department's crime dashboard. That compares to 412 in January 2025, an increase of over 31% year-over-year.
"We now have the ability to arrest criminal aliens in the safety and security of jails throughout the state at the time they’re being released, like we’ve done in other states," Homan said.
ICE surge to end in Minnesota, border czar Tom Homan announces | AlphaNews.org
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minneapolis is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday.
alphanews.org
February 12, 2026 at 5:37 PM
"We now have the ability to arrest criminal aliens in the safety and security of jails throughout the state at the time they’re being released, like we’ve done in other states," Homan said.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services published a "fact check" in which it rejected a claim that "Minnesota's fraud problem is uniquely bad."
Walz administration claims fraud in Minnesota is not 'uniquely bad' | AlphaNews.org
Minnesota published a fact check today which attempted to "correct misleading information and outright false claims about Medicaid fraud."
alphanews.org
February 11, 2026 at 10:09 PM
The Minnesota Department of Human Services published a "fact check" in which it rejected a claim that "Minnesota's fraud problem is uniquely bad."
"We need to remove politics from this discussion and return immigration enforcement to what it's always been: a law enforcement function, not a political spectacle," writes Minnesota Rep. Terry Stier.
Rep. Terry Stier: Depoliticizing public safety | AlphaNews.org
"We need to remove politics from this discussion and return immigration enforcement to what it's always been," writes Rep. Terry Stier.
alphanews.org
February 11, 2026 at 8:57 PM
"We need to remove politics from this discussion and return immigration enforcement to what it's always been: a law enforcement function, not a political spectacle," writes Minnesota Rep. Terry Stier.
"Fraud in Minnesota is pervasive and systemic, from the executive branch through the state agencies," Sen. Mark Koran said. "Even when the legislature puts safeguards in place, they're often ignored and there are rarely any real consequences."
State senator tells Congress: 'Minnesota is ground zero for the fraud epidemic' | AlphaNews.org
A Minnesota state senator took the national stage Tuesday and delivered a blistering assessment of the state’s handling of taxpayer dollars.
alphanews.org
February 11, 2026 at 8:05 PM
"Fraud in Minnesota is pervasive and systemic, from the executive branch through the state agencies," Sen. Mark Koran said. "Even when the legislature puts safeguards in place, they're often ignored and there are rarely any real consequences."
Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal, said the report indicated a "January job surge" that was "way above expectations."
US adds 130,000 jobs in January, defying expectations | AlphaNews.org
The U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs in January, according to new data released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
alphanews.org
February 11, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal, said the report indicated a "January job surge" that was "way above expectations."