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36. Yes, the city of St. Peter denies that the police chief intervened, according to the updated MPR story

Sun Feb 1, 2026, 09:43 AM

12 hrs ago

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/30/st-peter-police-chief-intervenes-prevents-federal-agents-from-arresting-resident

On Friday, the St. Peter police chief did not respond to additional questions about his involvement in the incident, but on Saturday, the city of St. Peter put out a statement denying that the chief intervened on the resident’s behalf.

“The Saint Peter police department did not participate in, coordinate with or intervene in any federal enforcement activity,” the statement said.

”Federal immigration authorities dropped the individual off at the police department. Police Chief Grochow then ensured the resident was safely transported home and offered assistance, as we would for any member of our community,” it added.

Although it sounds like from this updated story (updated January 31, 3:36 PM CT) that MPR doesn't believe that.

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The American people need to demand that ICE be disbanded. These are not police. These are just thugs. Jim__ Yesterday #3

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" 'I'm not getting into the legality of everything,' one agent responds tersely." sop Yesterday #6

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Contrary to the headline, the chief didn't prevent her arrest. sl8 Yesterday #32

Yes, the city of St. Peter denies that the police chief intervened, according to the updated MPR story progree 12 hrs ago #36

Rolling up and cutting her off in an unmarked Mazda?? I'd assume that was a carjacking flvegan Yesterday #33

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Why did she have to say call the police so many times? Clouds Passing 11 hrs ago #37