Report details human rights abuses by federal government during immigration enforcement surge

Human Rights Watch Thursday released a report detailing human rights abuses by the federal government during this winter’s immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota, which the group alleges also violates international human rights treaties.The report documents what they allege were unlawful arrests, excessive use of force and unhealthy conditions in detention facilities. In an email to MPR News, a Homeland Security spokesperson denied the allegations of human rights violations.Federal prosecutors Wednesday dismissed charges against another protester accused of assaulting immigration agents. Video evidence continues to contradict sworn statements from Homeland Security officials.

While we’ve had showers and storms across Minnesota over the past week -- that rain has not been enough to keep drought conditions from expanding.And Minnesota's job numbers for May are a mixed bag. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Human Rights Watch Thursday released a report detailing human rights abuses by the federal government during this winter’s immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota, which the group alleges also violates international human rights treaties.The report documents what they allege were unlawful arrests, excessive use of force and unhealthy conditions in detention facilities. In an email to MPR News, a Homeland Security spokesperson denied the allegations of human rights violations.Federal prosecutors Wednesday dismissed charges against another protester accused of assaulting immigration agents. Video evidence continues to contradict sworn statements from Homeland Security officials.

Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock has filed notice that she plans to appeal her federal conviction and lengthy prison sentence.And a Minnesota lab shut down its cannabis and hemp testing program this week after running into compliance issues. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Federal prosecutors today charged fifteen people for allegedly conspiring to impede federal agents in the Twin Cities during the immigration enforcement operation. It sparked protests in St. Paul today, where protesters at the federal courthouse were met with pepper spray from U.S. marshals. That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Now in its second year of service, the Borealis Amtrak train has helped grow passenger ridership between St. Paul and Chicago. And a program that gets more kids learning outside is now a year old.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

A man who surrendered after a nearly eight-hour standoff with police last week could face charges as soon as Monday. The 31-year-old allegedly shot down a police drone and fired at sheriff's deputies multiple times Tuesday afternoon as they tried to serve an arrest warrant.The Church of St. Timothy in Blaine is honoring Mark and Melissa Hortman at its 9 a.m. Mass Monday morning. Melissa taught Sunday School at St. Timothy.A Minneapolis man persistently harassed and later shot by his next-door neighbor filed a lawsuit last week against the city and his home's previous owners. Lawyers for 36-year-old Davis Moturi say in the court filing the October 2024 shooting caused "severe and permanent injury."Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince will receive a national award Monday evening for his leadership in the aftermath of a massive storm last June. The storm produced hurricane force winds, downed 9 million trees, and caused around $10 million in damages.

On Thursday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained more than 30 employees of a contractor working at a townhome complex in Bemidji. And Minneapolis-based Sleep Number announced today that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy -- and that it has entered an agreement to combine with a Canadian mattress retailer.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.