what happened in mn

Several major things recently happened in Minnesota that people are talking about, especially around Minneapolis and statewide politics.

Quick Scoop: What happened in MN

• A woman was shot and killed by a federal immigration officer during a confrontation in Minneapolis, leading to intense public anger, protests, and sharp criticism of federal authorities by Minnesota officials.

• Governor Tim Walz publicly condemned the federal operation as “dangerous” and said it put public safety at risk, while also warning that the Minnesota National Guard is being prepared in case unrest escalates.

• The Department of Homeland Security says agents were doing “targeted operations” when protesters blocked vehicles, and claims the agent fired “defensive shots” as the woman allegedly tried to run over officers, which is being heavily disputed and scrutinized.

New laws and policy changes

• Minnesota’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave law has taken effect, allowing eligible workers to take up to 20 weeks of paid leave for family or medical reasons, making Minnesota one of the states with broader paid leave protections.

• The statewide minimum wage has gone up to a higher hourly rate as of January 1, 2026, though cities like Minneapolis and St. Paul still have their own higher local minimums.

• A long‑standing “shotgun zone” restriction on deer hunting in parts of southern Minnesota has been repealed, so hunters can now use any legal firearm for deer hunting during the regular firearms season unless a county creates its own local restriction.

Crime and local incidents

• In Burnsville, a 23‑year‑old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting a 74‑year‑old woman on a park trail near Crystal Lake, reportedly threatening her with a knife before fleeing; she was able to call 911 with help from a passerby.

Politics and elections

• Captain David J‑S Madgett, a former U.S. Air Force Chief of Justice and Minnesota business owner, has announced an independent run for Minnesota Attorney General, saying the state faces a “fraud crisis” and promising aggressive fraud and consumer protection enforcement while positioning himself as outside both major parties.

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