Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown

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10. At least 12 Twin Cities suburbs form coalition amid ICE surge, MPR, 2/4/26

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/04/at-least-12-twin-cities-suburbs-form-coalition-amid-ice-surge

A coalition of 12 mayors in Twin Cities suburbs are banding together to support each other and ask for economic support amid federal immigration activity. More cities are expected to join.

It’s called the Cities for Safe and Stable Communities and so far includes the cities of Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Columbia Heights, Eden Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Richfield and St. Louis Park. It began with a few mayors getting together in December.

“It’s not just a Minneapolis issue,” said St. Louis Park Mayor Nadia Mohamed ((Somali American -progree))
and say it’s harmed trust with local law enforcement. In addition, the coalition worries about the economic fallout.

“From small business closures and workforce instability to housing insecurity, the damage weakens Minnesota’s entire economic engine,” the statement said.