The U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division, known as the Arctic Angels and specialized in frigid weather warfare, has been placed on standby for potential deployment to Minneapolis amid escalating anti-ICE protests. Based at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, approximately 1,500 soldiers from this elite unit were recalled to base over the holiday weekend to serve as a quick reaction force if ordered by President Trump. The division’s expertise in Arctic operations aligns with Minnesota’s harsh winter conditions, but no final decision on deployment has been made as tensions rise following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by an ICE officer. This preparation underscores the federal government’s readiness to intervene in what has become a flashpoint for immigration enforcement clashes.

Minneapolis has seen reports of widespread vandalism targeting vehicles suspected of belonging to federal agents, contributing to claims that the city is no longer safe for business travelers. Commander Gregory Bovino, a Border Patrol leader involved in on-the-ground operations, has highlighted incidents where anti-ICE protesters have slashed tires and spray-painted threats on cars in hotel parking lots, such as in Eagan, to immobilize potential ICE vehicles. Over a dozen federal-associated vehicles were damaged, with graffiti including messages like “only good agent is a dead one,” leaving owners trapped and escalating fears among visitors. Immigrant-owned businesses along key corridors like Lake Street have shuttered or seen revenue plummet by 50-100% due to the unrest and fear of raids, further disrupting normal commerce.

The narrative that “Minneapolis has fallen” stems from conservative voices like Tudor Dixon, portraying the city as overrun by mobs amid the ICE surge, which has deployed nearly 3,000 agents for Operation Metro Surge. While protests have involved looting federal vehicles and hurling fireworks at officers, a federal judge has restricted ICE tactics against peaceful demonstrators, and local officials blame the federal presence for the chaos. Minnesota’s National Guard is mobilized, and lawsuits from state and city leaders seek to halt the operations, highlighting a deep divide where economic impacts on small businesses clash with enforcement goals, potentially justifying military involvement if disorder persists.

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