Gov. Walz says he expects ‘Operation Metro Surge’ to wind down soon

By: Michelle Griffith

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 337

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday said that he expects the federal immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota to wind down soon.

During a press conference intended to highlight the adverse impacts of President Donald Trump’s federal immigration enforcement on small businesses and restaurants, Walz said federal officials have “assured us that I think we are moving towards that.”

“It would be my hope that Mr. Homan goes out before Friday and announces that this thing is …

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