ICE agent released from Texas jail after court ruling in extradition battle

ICE agent Christian Castro has been released from jail in Texas after a judge denied a motion by Minnesota officials seeking to keep him held as they fight for his extradition in a Hennepin County case.

Judge denies Minnesota bid to keep ICE agent jailed in Texas

A judge has denied an attempt by Minnesota officials to block the release of the ICE agent charged in a January shooting in Minneapolis as the state battles with Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the agent's extradition.

Judge to rule whether Texas must extradite ICE officer to Minnesota
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A federal judge is expected to decide whether Texas must extradite ICE officer Christian Castro to Minnesota, where he faces assault and false reporting charges stemming from a January shooting.

Jake Lang won't face felony charges after riot arrest in Minneapolis

Far-right activist Jake Lang will not face charges after he was arrested in Minneapolis on riot charges, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced on Tuesday. However, the protester dressed up as Spider-Man is facing charges.

Childhood vaccination rates continue to fall, including in the Midwest

Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.

Midwest states rank among top 10 for livability

WalletHub ranked all 50 states in the country for livability with a few states across the Midwest ranked among the financial company's top 15.

Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter pleads guilty to all federal charges

Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to charges stemming from the fatal shootings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the shootings that injured Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman.

George Floyd’s family reflects 6 years after his murder
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Six years after George Floyd’s murder sparked worldwide calls for police reform and racial justice, his family says more change is still needed as Minneapolis prepares for a new chapter at George Floyd Square.

Target reports best quarterly sales growth since 2022 under new CEO

Still facing backlash over several boycott attempts, Target is reportedly seeing a surge in sales after launching a major turnaround plan under its new CEO.

ICE agent charged in Minneapolis shooting of Venezuelan man

An ICE agent is facing several felony charges in connection with the January shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan national, in Minneapolis.

Watch: Manager at pizza restaurant trips, spills large pot of sauce

A restaurant mishap is going viral after a manager spilled a massive pot of sauce – sparking comparisons to an iconic TV comedy moment.

Fraud in MN: Quality Learning Center among businesses raided by FBI on Tuesday

The FBI raided 22 businesses in the Twin Cities on Tuesday included the former misspelled Minneapolis day care known as the Quality Learning Center.

ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and policy shake-up

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests declined sharply after a leadership shakeup and the controversial fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration officers in Minneapolis.

10 years since Prince’s death: Fans gather at Paisley Park to honor music icon

Tuesday marks 10 years since the death of Minnesota music legend Prince, and fans are once again gathering at Paisley Park to remember his life and legacy.

Chicago firefighter arrested in Minnesota during undercover minor trafficking sting

A firefighter from Chicago faces charges stemming from a human trafficking operation after being arrested in Stillwater as part of a sting that had him believing he was communicating with a 15-year-old.