If there’s been a soundtrack to life in Minneapolis in recent weeks, it’s the shrieking whistles and honking horns of thousands of people following immigration agents across the city. People record and react to federal agents arresting people, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)To be sure, federal agents are barely a presence in many areas, and most people have never smelled a whiff of tear gas. A pair of volunteer observers patrol south Minneapolis neighborhoods Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026, looking for signs of activity by federal immigration officers. But crowds often lead to real confrontations, with protesters screaming at immigration agents.