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Immigration enforcement becomes a flashpoint in Minnesota Senate race

By Dana Ferguson
Published January 16, 2026 at 4:04 PM EST

Immigration is shaping up as a key issue in the race for Minnesota's open U.S. Senate seat, with Democratic candidates trying to navigate how they respond to a surge in federal agents in their state.

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