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Concrete Barriers, Fence Installed as 'Hundreds More' Federal Agents Come to Minnesota

Federal agents and barriers are added to a Minnesota ICE facility due to escalating tensions and protests after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good.

  • On Monday, crews began installing concrete barriers and fencing outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building after clashes between protesters and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Jan. 11, 2026.
  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said hundreds more federal agents would arrive Sunday and Monday to help officers work more safely amid rising demonstrations, DHS said.
  • Minneapolis schools adjusted operations and offered virtual classes through mid-February, with Monica Byron saying, 'Unfortunately, we’re seeing some things being canceled or postponed or done a little bit differently'.
  • Members of Minnesota's congressional delegation, including U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, pushed back against DHS actions and sought a full investigation, while changes to Homeland Security policy on congressmember visits raised legal questions and protests are expected Monday.
  • Several hundred people recently marched to offer comfort after the shooting of Renee Good, while DHS has not specified deployment numbers, though more than 2,000 federal agents are believed operating in Minnesota.
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