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Minneapolis Journalism Struggles Amid Immigration Enforcement Turmoil

2/1/2026

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The Minnesota immigration enforcement effort has significantly affected local journalism, including the Minnesota Star Tribune.
The Star Tribune published critical stories, including reporting on the identity of an officer involved in a shooting.
Publisher Steve Grove said the newsroom's digital transformation has increased website traffic and subscriptions.
Community members and journalists are exhausted by ongoing turmoil and negative attention on Minneapolis while they cope and seek resilience.

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Story summary

The Minnesota immigration enforcement effort has significantly affected local journalism, including the Minnesota Star Tribune.
The Star Tribune published critical stories, including reporting on the identity of an officer involved in a shooting.
Publisher Steve Grove said the newsroom's digital transformation has increased website traffic and subscriptions.
Community members and journalists are exhausted by ongoing turmoil and negative attention on Minneapolis while they cope and seek resilience.