Federal Agents Conduct Raid on St. Paul Business, Protests Erupt

November 18, 2025 - 18:15

On Tuesday morning, a significant operation unfolded as dozens of federal agents descended on the St. Paul headquarters of a paper distribution company. The agents, representing various federal agencies including the Drug Enforcement Administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, and the FBI, surrounded the building. Their presence quickly drew a crowd of approximately two hundred protesters, who gathered to voice their dissent.

The protestors expressed their concerns over the nature of the federal operation, which they believed targeted local businesses and communities. Eyewitnesses reported a tense atmosphere as law enforcement executed their duties while demonstrators chanted and held signs advocating for justice and transparency.

An official spokesperson from ICE later issued a statement regarding the raid, although details about the specific reasons for the operation remain sparse. The situation has sparked discussions within the community about federal enforcement actions and their implications on local businesses and residents.