Jeff Day
Reporter
Hennepin County courtsJeff Day is a Hennepin County courts reporter. He previously worked as a sports reporter and editor.
Latest from Jeff Day
Minnesota BCA pursuing ‘path forward’ for investigation with FBI into shooting death of Alex Pretti
An agreement would mark a critical compromise as state and federal leaders continue to rebuild working relationships amid Operation Metro Surge.
February 7, 2026
Chief public defender outraged by immigration detainments inside Hennepin County courthouse
But Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District said in a statement that federal agents can go into the courthouse to detain people.
February 5, 2026
Border czar: End of Operation Metro Surge depends on behavior of Minnesota’s activists
Tom Homan said his goal is to get back to about 150 federal agents in the state, but 2,000 remain. He tied the total drawdown to the end of aggression against federal agents by community members.
February 4, 2026
Minn. sheriffs group, border czar Homan negotiating federal drawdown
Documents obtained by the Star Tribune show how county jails would give access to ICE agents, a key demand Homan has made to decrease the number of federal immigration agents in Minnesota.
February 4, 2026
An Excelsior company’s mouth tape went viral. Now it faces a multimillion-dollar lawsuit.
Hostage Tape exploded through word of mouth and a recommendation from Joe Rogan. A Toronto manufacturer claims it’s owed millions in production costs and lost profits.
February 3, 2026
Minnesota prosecutors formally demand evidence from Trump administration in the killing of Renee Good
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office said it has sent what are known as Touhy letters to gain crime scene evidence from the shooting death of Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
February 2, 2026
What is Minnesota's greatest Olympic sports moment?
From the Miracle on Ice to "Here comes Diggins!" we take a look at some of the best of all time.
February 2, 2026
The unprecedented challenge of prosecuting federal agents for killing Renee Good, Alex Pretti
Prosecutors, defense and civil attorneys agree it’s a legal situation unlike anything the state has ever seen.
February 1, 2026
Journalists Georgia Fort, Don Lemon among 4 arrested over protest during St. Paul church service
The arrests are tied to a demonstration at a church that has a pastor who is also an ICE official.
January 31, 2026
Death penalty decision in Mangione case could have implications for Vance Boelter in Hortman killings
Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty for killing Minnesota native and UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision could impact any attempts by the government to seek the death penalty against Vance Boelter.
January 30, 2026
White House: Federal agents will draw down, but state must cooperate
Border czar Tom Homan is in Minnesota overseeing immigration enforcement. He said if state agencies help the federal effort in county jails and state prisons, agents will begin to leave.
January 29, 2026
Former Vikings star sues ex-wife, former Miss Minnesota, over viral interview about their sex life
Matt Kalil, the No. 4 pick in the 2012 NFL draft, is suing Haley Kalil, a social media influencer and former Miss Minnesota, for invading his privacy. She has filed to have the suit dismissed.
January 29, 2026
