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• Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop immigration crackdown January 12, 2026
  Minnesota and its two largest cities sued the Trump administration Monday to try to stop an immigration enforcement surge that has led to the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by a federal officer and evoked outrage and protests the…
  BY REBECCA SANTANA and MARK VANCLEAVE | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
• FBI: Suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire targeted institution because of its 'Jewish ties' January 12, 2026
  JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The FBI says that a suspect in the arson fire at a Mississippi synagogue admitted to targeting the institution because of its "Jewish ties."
• 19-year-old man shot and killed at Baton Rouge house party, police say January 12, 2026
  A 19-year-old man died Sunday after having been shot at a house party at 913 Maverick Ave., according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office.
  BY VICKI FERSTEL | Staff writer
• Helena Moreno celebrates eve of inauguration with culture fest, Mass: 'Humble servant' January 12, 2026
  It took until the eve of her inauguration, walking down the center aisle at St. Louis Cathedral, with a gospel choir behind her, for it to sink in for Mayor-elect Helena Moreno: On Monday, she’d become the 63rd mayor of…
  BY BLAKE PATERSON | Staff writer
• Flood advisory in effect as thunderstorms move through New Orleans area, NWS says January 10, 2026
  A flood advisory is in effect for Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, Plaquemines and St. Charles Parish until noon Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
  BY MISSY WILKINSON | Staff writer
• U.S. Border Patrol arrest count up to 560 in New Orleans area operation January 10, 2026
  U.S. Border Patrol has made more than 560 arrests of undocumented immigrants in south Louisiana just over five weeks after launching operations here, a spokesperson for the agency said Friday.
  BY LARA NICHOLSON | Staff writer
• New video of fatal Minnesota ICE shooting, from officer's perspective, brings fresh scrutiny January 10, 2026
  A Minnesota prosecutor on Friday called on the public to share with investigators any recordings and evidence connected to the fatal shooting of Renee Good as a new video emerged showing the final moments of her encounter with an immigration…
  BY REBECCA SANTANA, TIM SULLIVAN and GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
• Latest in Minneapolis shooting: Prosecutor calls on public to share evidence, ICE agent identified January 9, 2026
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota prosecutor on Friday called on members of the public to send any video or other evidence in the fatal shooting of Renee Good directly to local investigators, challenging the Trump administration's decision to leave the…
  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
• Federal immigration officers leaving Louisiana, heading to Minneapolis, documents show January 9, 2026
  Federal immigration officers are pulling out of a Louisiana crackdown and heading to Minneapolis in an abrupt pivot from an operation that drew protests around New Orleans and aimed to make thousands of arrests, according to documents obtained by The…
  By JACK BROOKS | The Associated Press
• Here are the events for New Orleans Mayor-elect Helena Moreno’s inauguration January 9, 2026
  Moreno has opted not to host an inauguration ball, instead choosing to host a music and culture festival open and a day of community service.
  By JULIA GUILBEAU | Staff writer