Federal Agents on Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis

Federal agents from ICE and Border Patrol are shown on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. This deployment followed the shooting death of Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti, who was the second person killed and third person shot by federal agents in the city that month. The presence of federal law enforcement in Minneapolis during this period was part of "Operation Metro Surge," an initiative aimed at addressing immigration-related issues.