South St. Paul City Council to Hold Special Worksession on Community Impacts of Federal Immigration Enforcement

The South St. Paul City Council will hold a Special Worksession Community Impacts of Federal Immigration Enforcement on Thursday, February 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the Kaposia Education Center Auditorium, located at 1225 1st Avenue South.

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Dakota County Board Approves Letter on ICE Enforcement as Residents Describe Fear, Service and School Disruptions, and Calls for Action

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved an amended letter during a special meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, calling on Minnesota’s congressional delegation and other federal and state leaders to improve communication and coordination surrounding heightened federal immigration enforcement activity in the county.

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“We’re Stuck in the Middle”: Apple Valley Police Chief Speaks on State-Federal Tensions and the Impacts on Minnesota Communities

As communities across Minnesota continue to navigate a period of heightened stress and uncertainty, Apple Valley Police Chief Nick Francis issued the following statement on the Apple Valley Police Facebook page Monday afternoon, January 19, 2026, addressing the emotional toll facing residents and law enforcement alike.

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