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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."
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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."
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"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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
While a flagged claim does not necessarily mean fraud occurred, 90% of claims submitted to the EIDBI program between 2022 and 2025 were flagged in Optum's analysis.
Third-party analysis flags 90% of past claims submitted to Minnesota autism program | AlphaNews.org
An analysis of a state-run, Medicaid-funded autism program found that 90% of claims submitted in the past few years were flagged.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:21 PM
While a flagged claim does not necessarily mean fraud occurred, 90% of claims submitted to the EIDBI program between 2022 and 2025 were flagged in Optum's analysis.
Three care providers collectively received more than $12.3 million in state funds, far more than public records showed at the time of the initial reporting.
UPDATE: Data shows millions more paid to Minnesota care providers cited in Alpha News report | AlphaNews.org
New DHS data shows Minnesota paid more than $12 million to three care providers previously visited by Alpha News.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Three care providers collectively received more than $12.3 million in state funds, far more than public records showed at the time of the initial reporting.
The Center to Advance Security in America noted that "in the past similar types of destruction of government property were not only unpunished but praised by various government officials in Minnesota."
Group seeks state records on 'Prosecute ICE' display at Minnesota Capitol | AlphaNews.org
A national watchdog group is seeking state records on an anti-ICE display that went up outside the Minnesota Capitol last week.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:16 PM
The Center to Advance Security in America noted that "in the past similar types of destruction of government property were not only unpunished but praised by various government officials in Minnesota."
Rep. Pam Altendorf said that after viewing the voter rolls in Hennepin County, she believes that "we definitely need some help here in Minnesota because the rolls are not clean or what anyone would consider reliable or accurate."
EXCLUSIVE: 'We need help in Minnesota'—Legislator voices concerns about voter roll integrity | AlphaNews.org
The state refuses to share its voter rolls with the federal government. But voter data from Minnesota's largest county raises questions.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Rep. Pam Altendorf said that after viewing the voter rolls in Hennepin County, she believes that "we definitely need some help here in Minnesota because the rolls are not clean or what anyone would consider reliable or accurate."
Caesar Munir Wilson made his first appearance in U.S. District Court on Thursday on charges of conspiracy to file false claims for tax refunds, filing a false claim for a tax refund, money laundering, and bank fraud from 2022 to 2023.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Caesar Munir Wilson made his first appearance in U.S. District Court on Thursday on charges of conspiracy to file false claims for tax refunds, filing a false claim for a tax refund, money laundering, and bank fraud from 2022 to 2023.
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Police said in the statement that the suspect is Hallie's husband, Dylan Michael Tobler, 23, who has been hospitalized with self-inflicted injuries.
Daughter of Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson killed in St. Cloud stabbing | AlphaNews.org
Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson's daughter was killed in a domestic stabbing over the weekend in St. Cloud, Minn.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Police said in the statement that the suspect is Hallie's husband, Dylan Michael Tobler, 23, who has been hospitalized with self-inflicted injuries.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services publicly announced that it will be performing unannounced site visits to Medicaid providers between now and the start of summer.
Walz administration gives potentially fraudulent Medicaid providers advance notice of site visits | AlphaNews.org
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is performing unannounced site visits on more than 5,800 Medicaid providers in the state.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The Minnesota Department of Human Services publicly announced that it will be performing unannounced site visits to Medicaid providers between now and the start of summer.
The vigorous activism against the Trump administration’s enforcement of the nation's immigration laws is a far cry from the positions once advocated by the nation’s most powerful unions.
Labor unions are leading the anti-ICE resistance, but they once opposed immigration | AlphaNews.org
American unions were once wary of immigration because of its threat towards American wages and bargaining power.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The vigorous activism against the Trump administration’s enforcement of the nation's immigration laws is a far cry from the positions once advocated by the nation’s most powerful unions.
Jensen's announcement sets up a GOP clash between him and State Rep. Elliott Engen.
Scott Jensen drops out of governor's race, launches campaign for state auditor | AlphaNews.org
Dr. Scott Jensen, a former GOP state senator, has dropped his bid to be the next governor of Minnesota and will now run for state auditor.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Jensen's announcement sets up a GOP clash between him and State Rep. Elliott Engen.
A New Hope, Minn., woman — Latasha Thomas, 39 — was sentenced to a year in federal prison and ordered to pay over $325,000 in restitution for her role in an elaborate scheme with two others to defraud the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”).
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February 9, 2026 at 2:05 PM
A New Hope, Minn., woman — Latasha Thomas, 39 — was sentenced to a year in federal prison and ordered to pay over $325,000 in restitution for her role in an elaborate scheme with two others to defraud the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”).
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The bill, sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, would direct the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to select and prioritize potential federal lands to be mining sites.
As US competes with China, critical minerals bill heads to Senate | AlphaNews.org
The House passed legislation to accelerate permitting and domestic hard rock mining on federal land as America looks to compete with China.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:18 PM
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, would direct the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to select and prioritize potential federal lands to be mining sites.
Authorities are seeking the arrest of Rey Dela Gente Jagolina on nine felony counts.
Fridley teacher accused of sending explicit images to students, believed to have fled country | AlphaNews.org
A Fridley substitute teacher charged with sending sexually explicit images to multiple students is believed to have fled the country.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Authorities are seeking the arrest of Rey Dela Gente Jagolina on nine felony counts.
Daniel Alejandro Torrealba Mendez, 33, and Joseelin Josimar Castillo Sequera, 29, were detained Thursday. Court documents state that the pair allegedly coerced a minor to engage in repeated sexual activity with them that continued for months.
Moriarty, public defender criticize ICE for detaining alleged child sex abusers at county courthouse | AlphaNews.org
Two people were detained by ICE officers at the Hennepin County Government Center on Thursday following their court appearances.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Daniel Alejandro Torrealba Mendez, 33, and Joseelin Josimar Castillo Sequera, 29, were detained Thursday. Court documents state that the pair allegedly coerced a minor to engage in repeated sexual activity with them that continued for months.
"The amount of fraud in Minnesota is staggering, and we are still at the beginning of understanding its breadth and depth," Minnesota Rep. Kristin Robbins told a U.S. Senate committee this week.
More fraud prosecutors needed in Minnesota, state lawmaker tells US senators | AlphaNews.org
Minnesota state Rep. Kristin Robbins on Feb. 4 told U.S. senators that her embattled state and others need help with fraud-fighting efforts.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
"The amount of fraud in Minnesota is staggering, and we are still at the beginning of understanding its breadth and depth," Minnesota Rep. Kristin Robbins told a U.S. Senate committee this week.
“I know there are a lot of other students across campus that have the same views as me and understand that actions like this within the classroom are absolutely not OK," the student said.
Student says professor conducted 'ICE drill' in class, told students to use their bodies as shields | AlphaNews.org
A student at the University of Minnesota tells Alpha News she had to take part in what her professor called an "'ICE drill" during class.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
“I know there are a lot of other students across campus that have the same views as me and understand that actions like this within the classroom are absolutely not OK," the student said.