ICE Arrest Numbers Released, MLK Day Observances in a Tense Minneapolis | Monday, Jan. 19, 2026

New federal data shows thousands of arrests tied to expanded ICE operations in the Minneapolis area, as a legal showdown between Minnesota and the federal government reaches a critical deadline.

Today, we break down new numbers from the Department of Homeland Security on “Operation Metro Surge,” the state’s lawsuit seeking to halt ICE activity, and why a federal judge says the case can’t wait, even on a holiday.

We also examine mounting tension as the Pentagon confirms active-duty troops are on standby and the President considers invoking the Insurrection Act.

As protests continue following the fatal shooting of Renee Good, Minneapolis marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a deeply symbolic gathering in Powderhorn Park, just blocks from where Good was killed. Community leaders reflect on fear, resilience, and the ongoing struggle for civil rights.

Plus, the war of words escalates between state and federal leaders over protest zones and First Amendment rights, new polling shows shifting public opinion on immigration enforcement, and ICE confirms the death of a man in federal custody.

We also cover a Justice Department investigation into an anti-ICE protest inside a St. Paul church, free admission to Minnesota state parks for the holiday, State Fair price news, sports headlines, and a bright spot as Minnesota dance teams shine on the national stage.

Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for today’s episode of 4 Things to Know.

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