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Federal Agents Detain Two in Controversial Target Operation

1/13/2026

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On January 8, 2026, federal agents detained two U.S. citizens at a Target store in Richfield during an immigration operation.
Local officials said both were injured and released.
The Department of Homeland Security defended the operation, noting one person was arrested for assaulting a federal officer.
State Representative Michael Howard (D-Minn.) criticized the incident as an escalation of federal enforcement amid tensions after a fatal shooting earlier this month.

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On January 8, 2026, federal agents detained two U.S. citizens at a Target store in Richfield during an immigration operation.
Local officials said both were injured and released.
The Department of Homeland Security defended the operation, noting one person was arrested for assaulting a federal officer.
State Representative Michael Howard (D-Minn.) criticized the incident as an escalation of federal enforcement amid tensions after a fatal shooting earlier this month.