Here is an interview of him about his detainment. I offer no stance on anything he says other than he had an extended stay in Whipple building. Followed by the deets of his incarceration time.
Not everyone detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is an undocumented immigrant. St. Cloud resident Tim Calett tells his story.
hpr1.com
Tim Catlett, a U.S. citizen and theater artist/teacher, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for
at least two weeks starting on January 12, 2026, in the Minneapolis area.
- Date of Arrest: January 12, 2026 (a Monday).
- Location of Detention: He was held at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building at Fort Snelling.
- Context: Catlett reported being held in an 8x10 cell with other U.S. citizens. His detention followed a scuffle at a local Walmart in the Twin Cities area.
- Release/Status: A Facebook post from a supporter, referencing a statement from Catlett, indicated on January 27, 2026, that it had been two weeks since his arrest.
This incident occurred during a period of high-profile, escalated ICE activity in Minnesota.