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	Podcast:		Minnesota Today
	Episode:		Drawdown could mean nearly one-third fewer federal agents working in Minnesota
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:05:21
	Publish Date:		2026-02-05 12:30:00
	Description:		If the drawdown happened as announced Wednesday, there should be nearly a third fewer federal agents working in Minnesota Thursday. White House official Tom Homan announced a reduction of 700 agents from the federal immigration operation, saying it’s possible because of cooperation from state and local officials. That still leaves about 2,000 federal agents in Minnesota, far above the usual number. Homan said further drawdowns will depend in part on less interference from protesters. Greater Minnesota cities are saying they need more funding for water infrastructure projects and replacing lead service lines. Those are some of the issues they’ll be lobbying lawmakers about once the state’s legislative session starts in two weeks. Attorneys representing refugees detained by ICE say the Department of Homeland Security is ignoring a court order and is asking the court to hold the agency in contempt. The City of Anoka is opening its cannabis dispensary Thursday, making it the first municipal cannabis store to open in Minnesota.
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