Minneapolis, MN

Country risk: mediumAs of February 14, 2026 4:34 PM ET

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Minneapolis, MN

United States| 48 hours| As of February 14, 2026 4:34 PM ET

Intelligence brief with current situational awareness, incidents, local resources, and operational security guidance.

MEDIUM RISKCountry risk level

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Priority actions

1Avoid demonstrations and large gatherings near federal buildings, the Whipple Federal Building, and north Minneapolis until local authorities confirm they are peaceful.
2Expect enhanced security and metal-detector screening at the Minnesota State Capitol on legislative session days; allow extra time for entry.
3Monitor local news (KSTP, FOX9) for real-time updates on federal investigations, protests, and any road closures or building lockdowns.
4If you witness or are targeted by threats/doxing, preserve evidence (screenshots) and report to local police — several federal-doing/anti-ICE incidents are under investigation.
5Pack layered clothing and a light waterproof layer for drizzle/snow risk and colder temperatures later in the week.

What's happening now

Feb 14: Death of protester Alex Pretti during an encounter with federal officers; event subject of congressional hearings and local scrutiny.
Feb 14: ICE-involved north Minneapolis shooting where a man was shot; federal prosecutors later moved to dismiss charges citing newly discovered evidence and ICE agents were placed under investigation.
Feb 14: Assault on federal officers during protests: a HSI/CBP agent had the tip of a finger severed; suspect federally indicted for inflicting bodily injury on an agent.
Feb 14: Protesters vandalized FBI vehicles, stole government equipment and posted federal personnel contact information online; multiple people later indicted for sending threatening messages.

Update 1
Feb 14
Feb 14: Death of protester Alex Pretti during an encounter with federal officers; event subject of congressional hearings and local scrutiny.
Feb 14: Death of protester Alex Pretti during an encounter with federal officers; event subject of congressional hearings and local scrutiny.
Update 2
Feb 14
Feb 14: ICE-involved north Minneapolis shooting where a man was shot; federal prosecutors later moved to dismiss charges citing newly discovered evidence and ICE agents were placed under investigation.
Feb 14: ICE-involved north Minneapolis shooting where a man was shot; federal prosecutors later moved to dismiss charges citing newly discovered evidence and ICE agents were placed under investigation.

Contacts & Sources

Data sources, coverage notes, and methodology references.

As of February 14, 2026 4:34 PM ET

Data sources

KSTP.com — A year after border agent’s killing, 7 Zizians fight criminal charges in 3 states (2026-02-14)
KSTP.com — Woman accused of biting federal agent’s fingertip off after Alex Pretti shooting federally indicted (2026-02-14)
KSTP.com — 3 people facing charges for allegedly sending ‘threatening’ messages to federal agents following ICE-involved shooting (2026-02-14)
KSTP.com — 2026 legislative opening will honor Hortmans, Hoffmans (2026-02-14)
KSTP.com — Frey: ICE operation put $200M dent in Minneapolis’ economy (2026-02-13)
Fox9 — Immigration officers investigated over shooting of Venezuelan man in Minneapolis (2026-02-13)

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KSTP.com — Hennepin County sheriff: ‘Nothing has changed’ despite federal claims of ‘unprecedented cooperation’ (2026-02-13)
KSTP.com — Government moves to dismiss charges against men in ICE-involved shooting, citing ‘newly discovered evidence’ (2026-02-13)

KSTP.com — A year after border agent’s killing, 7 Zizians fight criminal charges in 3 states (2026-02-14)KSTP.com — Woman accused of biting federal agent’s fingertip off after Alex Pretti shooting federally indicted (2026-02-14)KSTP.com — 3 people facing charges for allegedly sending ‘threatening’ messages to federal agents following ICE-involved shooting (2026-02-14)KSTP.com — 2026 legislative opening will honor Hortmans, Hoffmans (2026-02-14)KSTP.com — Frey: ICE operation put $200M dent in Minneapolis’ economy (2026-02-13)Fox9 — Immigration officers investigated over shooting of Venezuelan man in Minneapolis (2026-02-13)KSTP.com — Hennepin County sheriff: ‘Nothing has changed’ despite federal claims of ‘unprecedented cooperation’ (2026-02-13)KSTP.com — Government moves to dismiss charges against men in ICE-involved shooting, citing ‘newly discovered evidence’ (2026-02-13)KSTP.com — Trump immigration officials shown video of Alex Pretti’s death in tense Senate hearing, 3 Minnesota officials testify (2026-02-13)

Data coverage & methodology

Local media feed (KSTP, FOX9) focused on federal enforcement actions, protests, legal developments, and a supplied 7-day weather forecast for Minneapolis.

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