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Feb 15, 2026 41 min

ICE Drawdown in Minnesota

from The Weekend Hosted by Liz Oyer, Zach Dembo, Trina Swanson, Jonathan Capehart, J.P. Cooney, Elliott Payne, Jackie Alemany, Eugene Daniels

February 15, 2026; 8am: The Trump Administration announced its plans reduce the number of immigration agents in Minnesota after weeks of protests, arrests, and use of force. This withdrawal comes with lingering skepticism among Minnesotans who remain dubious about the administration’s announcement. Minneapolis City Council President Elliot Payne and Former Federal Public Defender Liz Oyer join “The Weekend” to discuss the lasting impacts of Operation Metro Surge. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.

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The Trump Administration plans to end its immigration surge in Minnesota, but residents and local officials remain wary.

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