Klobuchar launches campaign for governor; Federal attorneys urge court to deny MN's order pausing ICE surge

By Megan Buffington,

Larissa Donovan

Published January 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM CST

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And: Protestors gather outside union meeting with Rep. Stauber; and Dan Horoshak, Roger Skraba announce state House campaigns.

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Rep. Roger Skraba announces bid for reelection

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State Rep. Roger Skraba is seeking reelection to continue representing District 3A as a Republican in the Minnesota House.
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Dan Horoshak

Horoshak to challenge Warwas in District 7B

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Steelworker Dan Horoshak announced he is running for the 7B Minnesota House seat currently held by first-term legislator Cal Warwas.
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DEED awards $6M in contamination cleanup and investigation funds

The funds will support a redevelopment of the Ely railroad depot and the creation of senior housing in Hermantown.
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MN DNR

MN DNR seeks 200 paid summer interns for 2026

College students interested in natural resource careers are encouraged to apply for DNR internship opportunities in fisheries, forestry, park operations and more.
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Sen. Klobuchar launches campaign for Minnesota governor

Michelle Griffith | Minnesota Reformer

Klobuchar planned to launch her campaign Jan. 26, 2026, but she delayed it after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti a few days prior.
Brainerd community hosts vigil outside El Potro; Red Lake descendant faces federal charge after ICE arrest

Chelsey Perkins, Megan Buffington, Larissa Donovan

Plus: Itasca County Sheriff Joe Dasovich is joining Cass County in abandoning a previous 287(g) agreement with ICE.
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Walz issues executive order for weapons screening at State Capitol

Michelle Griffith | Minnesota Reformer

The order follows recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security, which has met monthly since the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman.
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ICE arrests at Brainerd restaurant prompt vigil with faith leaders, community members

Chelsey Perkins

Signs in the windows of the popular downtown Mexican place offered words of thanks for community support and announced the business’ indefinite closure.
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Fire damages Whispering Pines Motel in Cass Lake

The fire was reported shortly after 10 p.m. on Jan. 27, 2026.
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Northern MN counties clarify how they cooperate with ICE after AG opinion

Chelsey Perkins, Larissa Donovan, Megan Buffington

Cass and Itasca counties say a recent legal opinion nullified past agreements to work with ICE, while Crow Wing County has no current plans to change course.