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It was another tense night in the Twin Cities yesterday— marked by the arrest of almost 40 protestors outside of the Graduate Hotel last night. We've had reporters and photographers out covering it all. (see our top story below).

On city, Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed with apple cider vinegar yesterday, and continued with her meeting relatively unharmed. On opinion, a column describing the impact of Operation Metro Surge on education. Also check out some arts and sports stories on a village on the ice, and men’s basketball losing to the Badgers respectively.

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Top Story

Dozens arrested outside of Graduate Hotel Wednesday night following protest

by Tyler Church | Campus Editor | Published Jan. 28, 2026

The University of Minnesota Police Department, in partnership with several local and state law enforcement agencies, arrested roughly 40 protesters outside of the Graduate Hotel Wednesday night following a protest.

The protest, meant to disturb the suspected ICE agents staying at the Stadium Village hotel, began around 8 p.m. Hundreds gathered outside of the hotel, using tools like pots, makeshift drums and airhorns in an effort to condemn the alleged lodging of federal agents.

By 10 p.m., officers began calling for protesters to disperse, citing a violation of city noise ordinances. By 10:20 p.m., officers began arresting large groups of protesters.

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