max nesterak
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professionally nosy. reporter at @minnesotareformer.com
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Two children from Liam Ramos' school who were detained by ICE have been released and are back in MN with their mother. Their Columbia Heights principal, who had to deliver the kids to Whipple last week (as described below), picked them up from the airport. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
‘I don’t have words’: 2 more kids from Liam Conejo Ramos’ Columbia Heights school taken into ICE custody
The children were taken into ICE custody after their mother was detained at a court appointment. School leaders say the mother asked them to bring the kids to the detention center because there were n...
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Two children from Liam Ramos' school who were detained by ICE have been released and are back in MN with their mother. Their Columbia Heights principal, who had to deliver the kids to Whipple last week (as described below), picked them up from the airport. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Incredible dispatch from the GOP caucus in Clay County www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
February 4, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Incredible dispatch from the GOP caucus in Clay County www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Instead, it was about targeting immigrants who were (allegedly) squatting in the building. The building's property owner/manager gave consent for them to search the property. Nowhere in the arrest records is Tda mentioned. Here's our story:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
The Real Story Behind the Midnight Immigration Raid on a Chicago Apartment Building
The Trump administration has claimed the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua had taken over the building. But new documents make no mention of the gang and reveal federal agents had information about “ille...
www.propublica.org
February 4, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Instead, it was about targeting immigrants who were (allegedly) squatting in the building. The building's property owner/manager gave consent for them to search the property. Nowhere in the arrest records is Tda mentioned. Here's our story:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
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MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell spent more than half the money he raised in his campaign for Minnesota governor last year buying copies of his autobiography.
Mike Lindell's campaign for governor is buying boatloads of Mike Lindell autobiographies • Minnesota Reformer
Mike Lindell’s memoir, “What Are the Odds? From Crack Addict to CEO,” has enjoyed a new surge of sales since he announced a run for governor late last year. Who’s buying the book, which details his ad...
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February 3, 2026 at 5:24 PM
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell spent more than half the money he raised in his campaign for Minnesota governor last year buying copies of his autobiography.
How ICE is watching you minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/03/h...
How ICE is watching you • Minnesota Reformer
Once delivered via text message — no link required — Paragon’s spyware gains broad access to a phone’s contents, including encrypted messages.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:36 PM
How ICE is watching you minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/03/h...
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Temporary legal status allowed for now for 350,000 Haitians as judge blasts Kristi Noem www.newsfromthestates.com/article/temp...
Temporary legal status allowed for now for 350,000 Haitians as judge blasts Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON — A federal judge late Monday blocked the termination of temporary protections for roughly 350,000 Haitians from taking effect, a move that prevents the Trump administration from acting to ...
www.newsfromthestates.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Temporary legal status allowed for now for 350,000 Haitians as judge blasts Kristi Noem www.newsfromthestates.com/article/temp...
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The Minnesota Department of Human Services is recruiting 168 people from the state government’s 40,000 employees to help the agency conduct unannounced site checks of Medicaid providers in order to combat fraud.
Minnesota Human Services is recruiting 168 state employees to combat fraud through site checks • Minnesota Reformer
The Minnesota Department of Human Services announced Monday that it’s recruiting 168 people from the state government’s 40,000 employees to help the agency conduct unannounced site checks of Medicaid ...
minnesotareformer.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:19 PM
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is recruiting 168 people from the state government’s 40,000 employees to help the agency conduct unannounced site checks of Medicaid providers in order to combat fraud.
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Planned Parenthood ends suit against Trump administration over serving Medicaid patients. Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/plan...
Planned Parenthood ends suit against Trump administration over serving Medicaid patients
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Monday closed the lawsuit Planned Parenthood filed last summer after Republicans’ “big, beautiful” law blocked Medicaid patients from visiting its clinics for any healt...
www.newsfromthestates.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Planned Parenthood ends suit against Trump administration over serving Medicaid patients. Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/plan...
No beds. No nurse. No answer on how many people in custody.
U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison details what she saw at Whipple over the weekend:
U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison details what she saw at Whipple over the weekend:
My office has been flooded with reports of the cruel, unsafe, unlawful conditions inside of the Whipple detention facility in Minneapolis.
This weekend, I was finally granted access to perform oversight of the facility. youtu.be/0SxPn8n2Bfg
This weekend, I was finally granted access to perform oversight of the facility. youtu.be/0SxPn8n2Bfg
Rep. Morrison details her oversight of the federal Whipple building
YouTube video by Rep. Kelly Morrison
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February 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
No beds. No nurse. No answer on how many people in custody.
U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison details what she saw at Whipple over the weekend:
U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison details what she saw at Whipple over the weekend:
"When you get on the wrong side of an executive branch that controls military, paramilitary and other armed law enforcement agents, the Department of Justice that could and should be safeguarding rights can be turned into persecutors — not protectors. " minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/02/t...
The very people tasked with defending civil rights are ignoring those rights • Minnesota Reformer
The rule of law is being abused with impunity.
minnesotareformer.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:58 PM
"When you get on the wrong side of an executive branch that controls military, paramilitary and other armed law enforcement agents, the Department of Justice that could and should be safeguarding rights can be turned into persecutors — not protectors. " minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/02/t...
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Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads of gas and flash bangs. Children were in the crowd screaming. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com
February 1, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads of gas and flash bangs. Children were in the crowd screaming. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com
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In an interview with MPR News, Liam's mother gave an update on her son and her own safety. She said Liam asks again and again, “Mommy, why don’t you pick us up?” Or “Mommy, we don’t want to be here anymore. This place is ugly.”
‘Mommy, why don’t you pick us up?’: Mother of Liam Conejo Ramos shares her story from hiding
Liam and his father are currently being held by federal authorities in the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, an hour plus drive southwest of San Antonio.
www.mprnews.org
January 31, 2026 at 12:07 AM
In an interview with MPR News, Liam's mother gave an update on her son and her own safety. She said Liam asks again and again, “Mommy, why don’t you pick us up?” Or “Mommy, we don’t want to be here anymore. This place is ugly.”
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UPDATED AS SENATE VOTES TO APPROVE THE DEAL: US Senate OKs spending deal, but partial shutdown still set to begin at midnight @jennifershutt.bsky.social @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
US Senate OKs spending deal, but partial shutdown still set to begin at midnight
WASHINGTON — The federal government hurtled Friday toward a partial shutdown this weekend, even though Senate Democrats and President Donald Trump reached a deal that allows lawmakers more time to neg...
www.newsfromthestates.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:55 PM
UPDATED AS SENATE VOTES TO APPROVE THE DEAL: US Senate OKs spending deal, but partial shutdown still set to begin at midnight @jennifershutt.bsky.social @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
They Asked for Donations to Buy $10 Burritos. They Raised More Than $10K. - racketmn.com/they-asked-f...
They Asked for Donations to Buy $10 Burritos. They Raised More Than $10K. - Racket
As Operation Metro Surge continues, community-led mutual aid efforts are feeding and housing Minnesotans in need—but there’s a lot of work yet to be done.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:33 PM
They Asked for Donations to Buy $10 Burritos. They Raised More Than $10K. - racketmn.com/they-asked-f...
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"Newly released files from DoJ show the pair making plans in 2012 and 2013 for the Tesla CEO to visit Epstein’s island
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Elon Musk had more extensive ties to Epstein than previously known, emails show
Newly released files from DoJ show the pair making plans in 2012 and 2013 for the Tesla CEO to visit Epstein’s island
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:52 PM
"Newly released files from DoJ show the pair making plans in 2012 and 2013 for the Tesla CEO to visit Epstein’s island
" www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
" www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the killing of Minneapolis resident and ICU nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents.
Department of Justice opens civil rights investigation into killing of Alex Pretti • Minnesota Reformer
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the killing of Minneapolis resident and ICU nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche...
minnesotareformer.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:12 PM
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the killing of Minneapolis resident and ICU nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents.
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Let’s all raise a glass of Herb Ertlinger’s fruit wine.
Schitt's Creek - Moira's Commercial
YouTube video by Schitt's Creek
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January 30, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Let’s all raise a glass of Herb Ertlinger’s fruit wine.
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Department of Justice opens civil rights investigation into killing of Alex Pretti minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/30/d...
Department of Justice opens civil rights investigation into killing of Alex Pretti • Minnesota Reformer
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the killing of Minneapolis resident and ICU nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche...
minnesotareformer.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Department of Justice opens civil rights investigation into killing of Alex Pretti minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/30/d...
This video taken from Georgia Fort's home shows a masked DEA agent peering in the window
January 30, 2026 at 5:11 PM
This video taken from Georgia Fort's home shows a masked DEA agent peering in the window
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Feds arrest journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for filming protest at St. Paul church minnesotareformer.com/briefs/feds-...
Feds arrest journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for filming protest at St. Paul church • Minnesota Reformer
Federal agents arrested independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for covering a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, where a pastor is also an official with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enf...
minnesotareformer.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Feds arrest journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for filming protest at St. Paul church minnesotareformer.com/briefs/feds-...
Feds arrest journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for filming protest at St. Paul church minnesotareformer.com/briefs/feds-...
Feds arrest journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for filming protest at St. Paul church • Minnesota Reformer
Federal agents arrested independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for covering a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, where a pastor is also an official with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enf...
minnesotareformer.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Feds arrest journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for filming protest at St. Paul church minnesotareformer.com/briefs/feds-...
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“We had to deliver them to a detention center,” principal Jason Kuhlman said about the second grader and fifth grader.
‘I don’t have words’: 2 more kids from Liam Ramos’ Columbia Heights school taken into ICE custody
The children were taken into ICE custody after their mother was detained at a court appointment. School leaders say the mother asked them to bring the kids to the detention center because there were n...
www.mprnews.org
January 30, 2026 at 2:39 AM
“We had to deliver them to a detention center,” principal Jason Kuhlman said about the second grader and fifth grader.
I did a ridealong today. Journalists and observers have common cause in tracking and documenting federal immigration activity in the Twin Cities — doing it as a group is the safest, most efficient way
I would really appreciate if journalists who have done ridealongs would speak up about how important they are to helping Minneapolis. As I’ve said many times, opsec fears are the greatest threat to the networks we’ve built. But the reason we’re out here is to show the world what’s happening.
Ridiculous. @chrislhayes.bsky.social did a ride-along that was played on @ms.now last night - the piece threatened nothing and was good 'publicity' for the cause. Hopefully they'll come around for you, Will. Thanks for what you're doing for our city & state.
January 30, 2026 at 2:27 AM
I did a ridealong today. Journalists and observers have common cause in tracking and documenting federal immigration activity in the Twin Cities — doing it as a group is the safest, most efficient way
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The FBI "investigation" launched via X by Kash isn't likely to go anywhere, legal scholars we talked to said. minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/29/f...
First Amendment lawyers say Minneapolis ICE observers are protected by Constitution • Minnesota Reformer
"Reporting on things you are observing and sharing those observations is absolutely legal,” Jane Kirtley, professor of media ethics and law at the University of Minnesota Law School, said in an interv...
minnesotareformer.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:15 PM
The FBI "investigation" launched via X by Kash isn't likely to go anywhere, legal scholars we talked to said. minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/29/f...