2 Arrested In St. Cloud During Protest Against Immigration Operation Somali Business Area

CBS Minnesota

January 13, 2026

The sound of whistles and shouting drew attention to a mall at Third Street and 33rd Avenue in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on Monday. That's where dozens of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were met by hundreds of protesters.

Federal agents arrested one person as part of the raid, and later, two protesters in the parking lot. Many of the businesses there are run by the Somali community.

"They just showed up, spraying people and this is not good," Sadiq Daud said. "Everybody is scared. Everybody scared. Most of the people are scared, they are, like, you know, they are scared for their life."

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