Hundreds of people gathered outside the hotel, trying to disturb ICE agents they believe are staying there.
Protesters again took to the streets Tuesday night, increasing the volume to make their opposition to immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota known.
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Graduate by Hilton hotel on the University of Minnesota campus late Tuesday night, holding signs, honking horns, ringing bells and blowing whistles to disturb U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents they believe are staying at the hotel.
Anti-ICE protesters gather outside the Graduate by Hilton hotel on the University of Minnesota campus on Jan. 13, 2026. (KSTP-TV)
The event made for a noisy demonstration outside the hotel, the second large protest outside a Hilton-owned hotel in the Twin Cities in the past week. On Friday, at least 29 people were detained after a demonstration outside the Canopy Hotel in Minneapolis.
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That protest happened days after Hilton removed a Minnesota hotel from its system over the independent franchisee’s refusal to book rooms for Department of Homeland Security personnel.
Police showed up at the Graduate shortly before midnight and dispersed the crowd.
University of Minnesota Police says the protest “resulted in property damage and hazardous conditions for the public and law enforcement,” and three people were arrested. However, no injuries were reported.
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Other protests were also held across the metro Tuesday night, including one on St. Paul’s East Side near Minnehaha and White Bear avenues.
Protesters and federal agents also clashed again at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building a day after officials installed more concrete barriers and fencing outside the building.
Video shows flash bangs deployed by agents during those protests.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS will update this story if any details regarding arrests are shared.
