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Walking Minneapolis, from top to bottom
We trekked (almost) the vertical length of the city, a novel way to experience the place you live. Just be sure to pack a rain jacket.
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We tried the Minneapolis 'Broad City' challenge, aka walking across the city from the top to the bottom that's trending on TikTok. I loved seeing 12 miles of the city on foot, despite the rain! Would you try it? @startribune.com www.startribune.com/how-to-walk-...
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"Journalists have not only the right, but the responsibility to observe and report events in the public interest. It is not illegal to document a protest against the federal government. The fact that the protest took place in a church does not negate journalists’ First Amendment rights to report."
The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists strongly condemns the wrongful arrests of journalists Georgia Fort and Don Lemon for reporting on a church protest in St. Paul.
Read our full statement here: www.mnspj.org/2026/01/30/m...
Read our full statement here: www.mnspj.org/2026/01/30/m...
January 30, 2026 at 6:49 PM
"Journalists have not only the right, but the responsibility to observe and report events in the public interest. It is not illegal to document a protest against the federal government. The fact that the protest took place in a church does not negate journalists’ First Amendment rights to report."
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Staff at a Twin Cities yarn store put together a pattern for a red knit “Melt the ICE” hat inspired by the Norwegian resistance.
They thought they would attract 10 people to a weekly knit-along.
They’ve sold 70,000 copies, raising more than $250k for immigrant aid groups.
They thought they would attract 10 people to a weekly knit-along.
They’ve sold 70,000 copies, raising more than $250k for immigrant aid groups.
‘Rage knitting’ against the machine: the hobbyists putting anti-ICE messages into crafts
Makers take a stand through ‘Melt the ICE’ red knit caps and sparkly nails – all while raising funds for those affected by immigration raids
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January 29, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Staff at a Twin Cities yarn store put together a pattern for a red knit “Melt the ICE” hat inspired by the Norwegian resistance.
They thought they would attract 10 people to a weekly knit-along.
They’ve sold 70,000 copies, raising more than $250k for immigrant aid groups.
They thought they would attract 10 people to a weekly knit-along.
They’ve sold 70,000 copies, raising more than $250k for immigrant aid groups.
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Local news is important! To keep up with events in Minnesota, highly recommend @zoemjack.bsky.social ‘s newsletter for @startribune.com : link.email.startribune.com/join/7v1/sig...
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January 28, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Local news is important! To keep up with events in Minnesota, highly recommend @zoemjack.bsky.social ‘s newsletter for @startribune.com : link.email.startribune.com/join/7v1/sig...
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Tall bikes, porchfest, giant puppets, Battle Train, jucy lucys, dive bars, breweries, banh mi, unicycles, sambusas, Cat Tours, Open Streets, pho, taco trucks, Mercado Central, the lakes ands creeks, Al's, 10 pm dusk, and the too long winters that always end and the spring that's never let us down.
January 28, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Tall bikes, porchfest, giant puppets, Battle Train, jucy lucys, dive bars, breweries, banh mi, unicycles, sambusas, Cat Tours, Open Streets, pho, taco trucks, Mercado Central, the lakes ands creeks, Al's, 10 pm dusk, and the too long winters that always end and the spring that's never let us down.
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ICE attempted to order local police from the scene of the Minneapolis shooting, but the police chief refused and instructed his officers to preserve the crime scene.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:40 PM
ICE attempted to order local police from the scene of the Minneapolis shooting, but the police chief refused and instructed his officers to preserve the crime scene.
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The man fatally shot by federal officers in Minneapolis this morning has been identified as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, according to sources familiar with the investigation.
Live: Federal agents shot and killed Minneapolis man, DHS officials say he was armed
A bystander video shows several agents wrestled with man on a city sidewalk moments before the shooting. Police chief Brian O’Hara issued a plea for calm, as protesters gathered at the scene: “Please do not destroy our own city.”
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January 24, 2026 at 6:44 PM
The man fatally shot by federal officers in Minneapolis this morning has been identified as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, according to sources familiar with the investigation.
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It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing
January 23, 2026 at 8:16 PM
It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing
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An observer arrested in Suth Minneapolis. Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 21, 2026 at 9:18 PM
An observer arrested in Suth Minneapolis. Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune
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A federal appeals court has paused an injunction barring immigration agents from “retaliating” against peaceful protesters and observers in Minnesota.
This photo from today shows a federal agent spraying a protester on the ground with a chemical irritant.
This photo from today shows a federal agent spraying a protester on the ground with a chemical irritant.
Live: Appeals court pauses order mandating ICE not ‘retaliate’ against protesters
A federal judge previously issued an injunction meant to prevent immigration agents from detaining and pepper-spraying ‘peaceful’ observers.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:24 PM
A federal appeals court has paused an injunction barring immigration agents from “retaliating” against peaceful protesters and observers in Minnesota.
This photo from today shows a federal agent spraying a protester on the ground with a chemical irritant.
This photo from today shows a federal agent spraying a protester on the ground with a chemical irritant.
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The @startribune.com has done a ton of amazing and important work in recent weeks, but this story might be the best.
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The Trump administration calls them the ‘worst of the worst.’ Here’s what we found.
The federal government has identified only a fraction of the immigrants it has detained. Many have violent criminal records, but few were wanted by police.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM
The @startribune.com has done a ton of amazing and important work in recent weeks, but this story might be the best.
www.startribune.com/the-trump-ad...
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Incredible quote here from a Somali small business owner in Minneapolis who voted for Trump. minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/19/a...
January 20, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Incredible quote here from a Somali small business owner in Minneapolis who voted for Trump. minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/19/a...
Observers and concerned neighbors are using whistles to bring attention to the scene of ICE raids on the streets of Minneapolis. Here's how the whistle became the symbol of the anti-ICE resistance @startribune.com
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How the whistle became an anti-ICE rallying cry in Minneapolis
From street corners to City Hall, the sight and sound of whistles have become common around the Twin Cities amid the ongoing immigration operation and organized resistance.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Observers and concerned neighbors are using whistles to bring attention to the scene of ICE raids on the streets of Minneapolis. Here's how the whistle became the symbol of the anti-ICE resistance @startribune.com
www.startribune.com/whistle-symb...
www.startribune.com/whistle-symb...
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Should also say that the obvious reason observers are mostly white is many of my POC friends are staying home. The narrative of the occupation is largely about white people because POC folk are laying low, but are paying a much bigger price.
I was worried that the Star Tribune was doing an NYC style “in this small town diner, things are different” story here but it’s actually a pretty good, nuanced piece about what Willmar is going through. These kids sound like true badasses. www.startribune.com/this-west-ce...
January 20, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Should also say that the obvious reason observers are mostly white is many of my POC friends are staying home. The narrative of the occupation is largely about white people because POC folk are laying low, but are paying a much bigger price.
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pow wow grounds, moona moono, briar bar, a bar of their own—i spoke with these folks and many more about their role in this ongoing federal invasion, and about the "overwhelming support" and "massive" scale of donations that are flooding in to support immigrants, organizers, and ICE observers.
With the Twin Cities Under Siege, Restaurants Become Hubs of Solidarity - Racket
Restaurants, bars, and coffee shops are collecting donations, handing out whistles, and acting as gathering sites for volunteers and observers.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:37 PM
pow wow grounds, moona moono, briar bar, a bar of their own—i spoke with these folks and many more about their role in this ongoing federal invasion, and about the "overwhelming support" and "massive" scale of donations that are flooding in to support immigrants, organizers, and ICE observers.
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If 3,000 federal agents land in Minnesota, their footprint will be bigger than the 10 largest metro police departments combined.
ICE's presence in Minnesota dwarf Twin Cities' largest police forces
3,000 agents is more than the 10 largest metro police departments combined.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:16 PM
If 3,000 federal agents land in Minnesota, their footprint will be bigger than the 10 largest metro police departments combined.
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People can find whistles at businesses across Minneapolis, including at spots like Pilllar Forum and Smitten Kitten. Since December, women’s sports bar A Bar of Their Own in the Seward neighborhood has handed out more than 1,500 whistles, said owner Jillian Hiscock.
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
People can find whistles at businesses across Minneapolis, including at spots like Pilllar Forum and Smitten Kitten. Since December, women’s sports bar A Bar of Their Own in the Seward neighborhood has handed out more than 1,500 whistles, said owner Jillian Hiscock.
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Small, colorful and often 3D-printed whistles have become synonymous with anti-ICE activity in Minneapolis.
The tool, which originated during immigration enforcement blitzes in other cities last year, have come to the Twin Cities by way of downloadable design files and social media. bit.ly/4jCnEAd
The tool, which originated during immigration enforcement blitzes in other cities last year, have come to the Twin Cities by way of downloadable design files and social media. bit.ly/4jCnEAd
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Small, colorful and often 3D-printed whistles have become synonymous with anti-ICE activity in Minneapolis.
The tool, which originated during immigration enforcement blitzes in other cities last year, have come to the Twin Cities by way of downloadable design files and social media. bit.ly/4jCnEAd
The tool, which originated during immigration enforcement blitzes in other cities last year, have come to the Twin Cities by way of downloadable design files and social media. bit.ly/4jCnEAd
In the car with the Minneapolis community patrols working to disrupt ICE operations @minnesotareformer.com minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/13/i...
In the car with the Minneapolis community patrols working to disrupt ICE operations • Minnesota Reformer
As Elle Neubauer drove before dawn past the darkened windows of the immigrant-owned businesses on Lake Street in Minneapolis, her co-pilot and friend Patty O’Keefe scanned the passing vehicles with bi...
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January 13, 2026 at 4:31 PM
In the car with the Minneapolis community patrols working to disrupt ICE operations @minnesotareformer.com minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/13/i...
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Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul sue Department of Homeland Security over ICE surge
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The latest: Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul sue Department of Homeland Security over ICE surge
Attorney General Keith Ellison, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her are holding a news conference concerning “Operation Metro Surge.”
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January 12, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul sue Department of Homeland Security over ICE surge
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Students at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis are walking out to protest ICE days after a clash between U.S. Border Patrol agents and protesters at the school.
📸: Jerry Holt
📸: Jerry Holt
January 12, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Students at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis are walking out to protest ICE days after a clash between U.S. Border Patrol agents and protesters at the school.
📸: Jerry Holt
📸: Jerry Holt
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Trump says civil rights-era protections resulted in white people being "very badly treated."
"... it also hurt a lot of people — people that deserve to go to a college or deserve to get a job were unable to get a job. So it was, it was a reverse discrimination."
"... it also hurt a lot of people — people that deserve to go to a college or deserve to get a job were unable to get a job. So it was, it was a reverse discrimination."
Trump Says Civil Rights Led to White People Being ‘Very Badly Treated’
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January 12, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Trump says civil rights-era protections resulted in white people being "very badly treated."
"... it also hurt a lot of people — people that deserve to go to a college or deserve to get a job were unable to get a job. So it was, it was a reverse discrimination."
"... it also hurt a lot of people — people that deserve to go to a college or deserve to get a job were unable to get a job. So it was, it was a reverse discrimination."
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Becca Good, the wife of Renee Good, has released her first public statement since the shooting
“We were raising our son to believe that no matter where you come from or what you look like, all of us deserve compassion and kindness. Renee lived this belief every day.”
“We were raising our son to believe that no matter where you come from or what you look like, all of us deserve compassion and kindness. Renee lived this belief every day.”
Renee Macklin Good’s wife says she nurtured kindness
On Wednesday, Renee Macklin Good was fatally shot by a federal ICE agent. Becca Good, her wife, shared the following statement with MPR News.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Becca Good, the wife of Renee Good, has released her first public statement since the shooting
“We were raising our son to believe that no matter where you come from or what you look like, all of us deserve compassion and kindness. Renee lived this belief every day.”
“We were raising our son to believe that no matter where you come from or what you look like, all of us deserve compassion and kindness. Renee lived this belief every day.”
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Really important, please share with Southside neighbors that might have video or other evidence from 34th & Portland murder.
Since the Feds won’t cooperate, Henn County is collecting evidence from the public. I trust Mary Moriarty office more than any other. This goes directly to them.
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Really important, please share with Southside neighbors that might have video or other evidence from 34th & Portland murder.
Since the Feds won’t cooperate, Henn County is collecting evidence from the public. I trust Mary Moriarty office more than any other. This goes directly to them.
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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said the FBI seized and will not share key pieces of evidence, such as Good's vehicle.
Moriarty and Ellison are asking the public to submit evidence through the following secure portal. bit.ly/3Yz2CZv
Moriarty and Ellison are asking the public to submit evidence through the following secure portal. bit.ly/3Yz2CZv
January 9, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Really important, please share with Southside neighbors that might have video or other evidence from 34th & Portland murder.
Since the Feds won’t cooperate, Henn County is collecting evidence from the public. I trust Mary Moriarty office more than any other. This goes directly to them.
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Really important, please share with Southside neighbors that might have video or other evidence from 34th & Portland murder.
Since the Feds won’t cooperate, Henn County is collecting evidence from the public. I trust Mary Moriarty office more than any other. This goes directly to them.
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Alpha News publishes apparent video from ICE agent during deadly confrontation
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Live: Minnesota launches own probe of ICE shooting after FBI takes over
New video apparently filmed by ICE agent shows deadly confrontation from his perspective. Local leaders announced a separate probe of the shooting after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Mi...
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January 9, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Alpha News publishes apparent video from ICE agent during deadly confrontation
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