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Two-Thirds of Minnesotans Criticize ICE Tactics Amid Safety Concerns

2/12/2026

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About two-thirds of Minnesotans view U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) negatively, believing tactics have gone too far.
This sentiment followed a multi-vehicle crash in St. Paul caused by ICE pursuing a suspect outside Nina’s Coffee Cafe, prompting police.
Health care workers fear for safety due to ICE's hospital presence during Operation Metro Surge.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has launched a web page to fact-check Medicaid fraud claims.

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Story summary

About two-thirds of Minnesotans view U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) negatively, believing tactics have gone too far.
This sentiment followed a multi-vehicle crash in St. Paul caused by ICE pursuing a suspect outside Nina’s Coffee Cafe, prompting police.
Health care workers fear for safety due to ICE's hospital presence during Operation Metro Surge.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has launched a web page to fact-check Medicaid fraud claims.