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ICE Leaving Minnesota, DHS Funding Deadline, EPA Vehicle Emissions

February 13, 2026·13 min·4-min readnews briefnews
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  • Federal immigration agents are ending a two-month surge operation in Minnesota, leaving behind widespread community trauma and economic damage.
  • Governor Tim Walls condemns the ICE crackdown as an unconstitutional assault and calls for federal compensation for damages.
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Tom HomanTim WallsKristi NoemAlex PreddyRenee Macklin-GoodChuck SchumerRodney ScottRand PaulTodd Lyons

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