Minnesota Today 12/2/25
Here’s a roundup of important regional Minnesota news as of Tuesday, December 2, 2025
📰 What’s new in Minnesota today
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) / Federal Immigration Action & Local Reaction
Federal authorities are reportedly planning a major immigration‑enforcement operation targeting Somali immigrants in the Twin Cities area — focusing on individuals with final deportation orders. https://www.kttc.com+2KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News+2
Leaders in the region — including the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul — held a press conference condemning proposed enforcement plans, emphasizing that local police will not assist. MPR News+2KARE 11+2
Officials warned the operation could lead to “incidental arrests,” raising fears among community members — many of whom are lawful citizens — that enforcement may unfairly target innocent people.
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Public Safety: St. Paul Shooting
In a separate incident, four men were wounded in a shooting in St. Paul on Monday afternoon. Police say the injuries are non‑life threatening. MPR News
Fatal House Fire in Southern Minnesota
A basement fire in a home in Fairmont, Minnesota claimed the life of one man; another person is recovering, and the fire is under investigation by the state fire marshal.
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Weather & Winter Preparations in the Twin Cities
After a snowfall this past weekend, both Minneapolis and St. Paul remain under snow‑emergency declarations. Parking bans are in effect on designated routes; residents are advised to check local rules. Audacy+2FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul+2
A cold pattern is pushing in across Minnesota, with light snow possible statewide — standard for December, but a reminder to bundle up and drive carefully. CBS News+1
Nature / Community Interest: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) “EagleCam” Returns
The popular EagleCam — which livestreams nesting eagles in Minnesota — has gone live again for the season. Great news for wildlife watchers and conservation supporters across the state. MN DNR+1
⚠️ Why this matters
The potential ICE operation targeting Somali immigrants adds to ongoing tensions around immigration in the state — and could have profound impacts on local communities, many of whom are long‑established residents.
The snow emergencies and upcoming winter weather underscore the need for vigilance across the metro and surrounding areas — for driving, parking, and overall safety.
Corollary events — violence in St. Paul and a deadly fire in Fairmont — highlight continuing concerns around public safety and emergency‑services readiness.
On a lighter note, the return of the EagleCam shows how Minnesota’s environment and wildlife continue to be a source of civic pride and community engagement.