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January 12, 2026 • Google News World
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US Department of Homeland Security Announces Increased Presence in Minneapolis
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced plans to deploy hundreds more federal agents to Minneapolis, Minnesota. According to sources, this move comes in response to a recent shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
The deployment is expected to be led by South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, who has stated that the increased presence will help maintain public safety and order in the city. The exact number of agents being deployed is not yet known.
This development follows reports of outrage from some quarters regarding the shooting, which occurred on January 11, 2026. The incident involved ICE officers responding to a disturbance at an address in Minneapolis.
The DHS has confirmed that it will be sending additional personnel to Minnesota as part of its efforts to maintain law and order in the region. No further details have been released about the specific plans or timeline for the deployment.
Separate news outlets, including CNBC, The New York Times, BBC, CNN, and FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul, have reported on this development, citing sources within the DHS.
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