Justice Department probes Minnesota Governor Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey

January 17, 2026 • Google News World

The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, according to multiple sources. The investigation is reportedly focused on allegations that the two officials impeded law enforcement activities.

Federal prosecutors have opened an investigation into Walz and Frey, with sources indicating that they are being investigated for allegedly obstructing federal law enforcement activities. The investigation was first reported by Fox News, which stated that the Department of Justice had launched a criminal probe into the governor and mayor.

The investigation is also mentioned in reports from other news outlets, including CNN, CBS News, and ABC. According to these sources, the Department of Justice has confirmed that it is investigating Walz and Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement activities.

It’s worth noting that the Department of Justice has not released any further information about the investigation, including what specific allegations are being investigated or whether charges have been filed against the governor and mayor.

Source: Google News World