Ten years ago this town was a different place. People used to feel safe walking alone at night; now it's hard not to look over your shoulder.

Last night, an ICE operation swept through town without warning. Neighbors who have lived here for decades watched as federal agents in unmarked vans took several community members into custody under the cover of darkness.

It’s not the first time this has happened. ICE operations used to be more public, now they’re like ghosts moving among us. But just because we can't see them doesn’t mean their reach isn't real.

The town hasn't changed overnight, but something shifted in recent years. People started talking about rights and sanctuary cities. Then came the focus on Minneapolis where everything seemed to get a lot louder.

But here's what happens when we turn our backs. ICE keeps doing its job; some say that's all it is - just doing their job. Others worry there’s an undercurrent of something darker at play. You be the judge, but I've lived here 40 years and this isn't how things used to be.

And for those who dismiss these operations as nothing new or necessary evils, remember that public safety has been a mantra since day one. But is it really worth the cost?