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Government

Trump Gives 75 Person Arrest Quota To Local ICE Offices, Including St. Paul 🚨

The Summary: The Trump administration's recent push to increase Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests has reached the Twin Cities, as part of a nationwide effort to step up immigration enforcement.

Local ICE Field Office Goals: The St. Paul ICE field office, which covers Minnesota and surrounding states, is reportedly among the 25 field offices nationwide tasked with meeting new arrest targets. Each office is said to have a goal of around 75 arrests per day.

School Preparedness: Minneapolis and St. Paul public schools are taking proactive measures to address potential ICE raids. St. Paul Public Schools is providing specialized training to staff and directing families to community resources, while Minneapolis Public Schools is relying on existing policies regarding school visitors and law enforcement.

Local Law Enforcement: Minneapolis police leaders have maintained that they will not assist with any ICE arrests. This came in response to the Justice Department instructing federal prosecutors to investigate state and local officials who interfere with the administration’s immigration crackdown.

Business

❯ TC Pride Raises $70k: Twin Cities Pride has raised over $70,000 in less than two days after cutting Target's sponsorship due to the retailer's decision to end diversity, equity and inclusion goals. The fundraiser, which aimed to cover the $50,000 funding gap left by Target's removal as a sponsor, surpassed its goal within 24 hours.

❯ Digital River Closes Doors: Digital River, a Minnetonka-based e-commerce firm that once sold for over $800 million, is shutting down operations and laying off 122 employees locally. The company cited financial challenges including customer contraction, changing payment terms, and U.S. trade policies as reasons for its closure.

❯ Ameriprise Building Sells: The Ameriprise Financial Center, a 31-story office building in downtown Minneapolis, has been sold for $6.25 million to Minnetonka-based Onward Investors, marking a 97% discount from its previous sale price of $200 million in 2016.

❯ Back To The Office: General Mills has ordered most of its corporate employees in the Twin Cities to return to its Golden Valley office for three days a week, starting February 17.

Politics

Jacob Frey Announces Re-Election Campaign For Third And Final Term

The Summary: Mayor Jacob Frey announced his bid for re-election on Wednesday. He stated that this would be his final term if elected.

Key Campaign Points: Frey's campaign will focus on making Minneapolis safer, more affordable, and more prosperous. In his video announcement, he highlighted his achievements in affordable housing and police department development. The mayor emphasized the need for steady leadership during "uncertain times" and positioned himself as opposing extremism, advocating for "good, thoughtful governance."

Entering a Crowded Field:  The 2025 Minneapolis mayoral race is shaping up to be a competitive one. In addition to incumbent Mayor Frey, several prominent figures have announced their candidacies. State Senator Omar Fateh and Minneapolis City Council Member Emily Koski have thrown their hats into the ring. Other candidates include Rev. Dr. Dewayne Davis, Jazz Hampton, and Brenda Short.

What Else We’re Reading…

A $50 Painting Purchased At a Minnesota Garage Sale Could Be A $15 Million Van Gogh

A new report claims that a painting purchased for $50 at a Minnesota garage sale in 2016 could be a previously unknown work by Vincent van Gogh, potentially worth $15 million. The painting, which depicts a fisherman repairing his net, underwent four years of scientific analysis, but still requires official attribution from the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.

GAME: Mini Crossword

Think you know the name of a standout Timberwolves rookie? Play today’s crossword.

Sports 🏀

🏀 The Minnesota Timberwolves have found their stride winning their last five games. The five games came with a little drama and yet another electric play from Ant Man.

🏀 The Gopher Men’s basketball team were humbled against #7 Michigan State. The 73-51 loss ended their three game win streak.

🏀 Anthony Edwards has been named to his third straight all-star game.

🏒 The Minnesota Frost beat Toronto in a shoot-out. They sit just one point out of first place in the PWHL standings.

🏒 The Minnesota Wild have won three straight games, their latest coming in a shutout against the Montreal Canadiens.

Quick hits

Headlines From Around The Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota ✔

❯ Eden Prairie’s graduation date is drawing criticism (Kare11)

❯ The Minnesota Yacht Club Festival announced their music lineup (Bring Me The News)

❯ Lakeville schools are removing inclusive posters from district buildings (MPR)

❯ The MN DOT has announced the finalist names for the snowplow naming competition (Bring Me The News)

❯ A Fridley student-athlete was attacked with a pipe in the middle of a basketball game (Kare11)

The Final Word: Fool’s Spring ☀

The record temps the past couple days have been great, but we all know better than to think we’re anywhere close to spring. If you need a reminder of where we are at in the seasonal schedule, just take a look at this helpful graphic.

-Patrick