Questions, protests follow after ICE agent kills a woman in Minneapolis
January 8, 2026
On Wednesday, Minnesota found itself again at the center of tense tragedy, struggling for answers with a national and global audience looking on.
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Hundreds gather to mourn Renee Good, Minneapolis woman shot and killed by ICE agent
January 7, 2026
Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning.
Live updates: Eyewitness says ICE agents gave conflicting orders before shooting woman
January 7, 2026
ICE says a woman killed by one of their agents Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis was attempting to run over agents with her car. Mayor Jacob Frey and Gov. Tim Walz challenged that narrative. As he pleaded for peace, Walz said he’s issued a “warning order to prepare the Minnesota National Guard” for possible action.
From sadness to relief, reaction to Walz announcement reverberates across Minnesota
January 6, 2026
Reaction to the governor’s decision to end his campaign for a third term ranged from sadness and disappointment among his supporters, to support for the move in the wake of the state’s growing fraud problem.
Trump circulates false claim about Hortman killing; Democrats condemn post as ‘dangerous, depraved’
January 5, 2026
President Donald Trump recirculated a social media post pushing a false conspiracy about the assassination of Minnesota Democratic Rep. Melissa Hortman.
2025 in photos: MPR News’ top shots from its staff and freelance photojournalists
December 31, 2025
Each year, MPR News’ freelance and staff photographers capture moments of celebration, protest, grief and resilience. See highlights from the past year and get the perspectives of the visual journalists who captured these images.
MPR News journalists share 23 of their most memorable stories from 2025
December 27, 2025
As 2025 closes out, MPR News asked reporters and producers to share their favorite articles from this year. Here are the stories and their reflections.
'YourClassical Christmas Favorites' as chosen by you
December 22, 2025
Six YourClassical hosts picked their five favorite Christmas carols, and you voted for your favorites. Listen to the full countdown as hosts Tom Crann and Jake Armerding highlight the top carols based on your votes.
How is ICE enforcement affecting child care? 5 questions, answered
December 18, 2025
Tensions remain high in Minnesota’s Somali community as federal immigration agents continue their two-week surge in the Twin Cities, and it's impacting young children and their caregivers.
Native All-American is a 'big stage' for players and a laboratory for leadership
December 15, 2025
Seventy Native American high school athletes were living the dream: playing at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis as part of the fourth annual Native All-American football game.