Thursday, January 29 — A leadership shakeup is underway at Operation Metro Surge, as border czar Tom Homan outlines changes to the federal enforcement effort in Minnesota, even as Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey travels to Washington pushing for its end. The announcement comes amid reports that the Department of Justice could face a wave of resignations, with prosecutors threatening to step down over concerns immigration actions in the state may be unlawful.

Meanwhile, newly released video shows a separate encounter involving Alex Pretti and federal agents days before his death, prompting renewed scrutiny as DHS reviews the footage and Pretti’s family rejects any suggestion it justifies the fatal shooting.

Minnesota’s political landscape is also shifting. Senator Amy Klobuchar announces a run for governor, citing the need for independence from President Trump, while Governor Tim Walz says he will never seek elected office again.

Plus, a man faces federal charges after spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall, health officials confirm Minnesota’s first measles case of the year, protests at Target over ICE activity, and sports and entertainment headlines round out the day.

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